Anolon Cookware To Last A Lifetime

Anolon cookware is made by the Meyer Corporation in Vallejo, California which has been producing this range since 1987. The latest version is the Raymond Blanc collection which is endorsed by the famous chef and patron of Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in the UK.

Since 2003 Analon cookware has been made of hard anodized aluminum with a non-stick coating made by duPont called Autograph Gourmet; this makes for very easy cleaning and healthy cooking since far less fat or oil is required. The "Suregrip" handles of the Raymond Blanc collection are manufactured from stainless steel and silicone and riveted on.

The lids are made from heat-tempered glass and the handles have a screw fitting which should be checked and tightened occasionally. Anolon cookware is suitable for all types of cooker except induction. However, it should not be used over a camp fire or in a microwave oven. Every item in the range comes with a lifetime guarantee which gives a good idea of the quality.

Because of the way in which Analon cookware is designed it conducts heat extremely well and it is often the case that you can cook using no more than half the maximum heat of the burner, so it saves on fuel also. When using a gas burner, do not let the flame come up the sides of the pan.

Brief pre-heating prior to adding a little oil is all that is required for many foods. Of course it is important to use the correct sized pan for the food being cooked and the correct sized hob for the pan. Most meats contain some fat and often they can be browned using minimum quantities of oil or even none at all. This is probably the only occasion that you might need to use full heat.

Vegetables can be cooked using less water as the lids recycle it back into the pan. The heat should be turned down to the point where no steam escapes from the side of the lid.

It goes without saying that only wooden or plastic utensils should be used on the non-stick surface otherwise scratching may occur over a period of time.

Analon cookware is oven safe up to 350°F/180°C so you can start a dish on top of the stove and finish it in the oven without having to change pans.

The heat tempered see-through glass lids are break resistant and tight fitting which means that natural flavors, colors and nutrients in the food are retained. they may fog at the start of cooking, but this will soon clear. It is important not to place the lids on a hot burner since they will lose their break-resistant properties.





Technically these pans are dishwasher safe, but somewhere in the small print it advises hand washing. They are so simple to clean in any case, that it is a pointless exercise to take up lots of space in the dishwasher when they can be simply rinsed clean in a bowl.

Customers who have used the Raymond Blanc Analon cookware have by and large given it rave reviews, most awarding five stars. One customer bought three sets - one for herself and then one each for her mother and sister.