Andrea Dekker

Weekend Giveaway: My Two Favorite Anolon Pans

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UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. 

Congrats to: Amy (apcoffey@…)

When I got married, I received a really nice set of pots and pans… and over the past 6 1/2 years, I’ve used a few of those pans every week (if not every day). There are a few more that I use occasionally, and there’s one that  I’ve honestly NEVER used!

I like the idea of getting a complete set of pans (especially for wedding gifts and new home owners).  However, based on the way I cook, it’s smarter for me to spend a bit more money buying only the pans that I use every day — and then save cabinet space by not storing the ones I don’t use!

I’ve done a good job of paring down my pots and pans to a reasonable amount — and I honestly do use every pot and pan in my cabinet. I promise 🙂

However, if I could only pick 2 pans to cook with for the rest of my life, I would pick:

  1. a medium size covered sauce pan
  2. a medium size covered frying pan

Yes, I would definitely miss the rest of my pots and pans, but most of the food I cook could be made in these two pans (pasta, sauces, meat, grilled sandwiches, small batches of soup, etc)

Since I use these 2 pans all the time, the ones that came with my wedding set were starting to show quite a bit of wear and tear. So I was thrilled when Anolon offered to replace these two pans for me… and even more excited that they also want to share my two favorite pans as a giveaway 🙂

1. Anolon Nouvelle Copper Stainless Steel 9.5-inch “Everything Pan”

This pan really is an “everything pan”. You can use it for everything from grilled cheese sandwiches, to vegetable stir fry, chicken parmesan, casseroles, and more.

Personally, I LOVE that is doesn’t have a long handle like a traditional frying pan (because it takes up less room in my cabinet). I also love that it can go from the stovetop right into the oven — which means Dave has fewer dishes to wash 🙂

2. Anolon Chef Clad 3 Qt. Covered Saucepan

My old 3 qt. saucepan was totally shot because I used it so much.  And while I still plan to use my new Anolon sauce pan just as often, I think it should hold up a little better because it’s really heavy-duty.

I love that it has a tempered glass lid so I can see if my water is boiling (or if the potatoes are ready to boil over), I love that  it has a nice big handle that I can grab even with an oven mitt, and I love that it’s dishwasher safe!

If you don’t have a favorite pot or pan yet, then let me share mine with you — I’m pretty sure you’ll fall in love with them too!

The Giveaway:

Today, one lucky Simple Organized Living reader will win my two favorite Anolon pans:

How to Enter:

1. {required} Leave a comment on this post. What is your favorite pot or pan?

2. {optional} Like Simple Organized Living and/or Anolon on Facebook, and then leave a separate comment letting me know you did {or that you do already}.

If you are reading this in your email or feed reader, please visit the actual blog post to enter. Email entries, Facebook comments, and Twitter messages will NOT be counted.

Prizes:

My two favorite Anolon pans, as described above.

This giveaway ends at 10:00 pm on Monday, 10/29/2012 and is open to US residents, 18 years or older. I will use And the Winner Is to select the winning comments at random. Winners will be notified by email and noted at the top of this post. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize or I will choose a new winner. Please see my full disclosure policy and contact me with any questions you have. Good luck!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Bronwyn says

    My favorite pan is a lidded medium copper-bottomed saucepan with a steamer pan that can sit on top – inherited from my grandma.

  3. ra says

    I receive your email updates. I use my waterless cookware that is 37 years old!…

  4. Diane G. says

    My favorite (or at least the most used) is probably my small frying pan. My pots & pans that I received for our wedding are also showing lots of wear and tear!

  5. Anita says

    I love my little sauté pan. I use it almost everyday. Makes great omelettes 🙂

  6. Julie Souza Bradley says

    I love a cast iron skillet. Like I both on Facebook. Keeping my fingers crossed!

  8. Schmidty says

    My favorite pan is a large cast iron staub pan that is great for stews and burgers, frittatas and casseroles …very versatile.

  10. Amy L says

    I have a HUGE Pampered Chef skillet that was a wedding gift 6 years ago and we use it alllll the time!

  11. Kelly says

    My favorite is a 12 inch stainless steel cuisinart. Would love a smaller one!

  13. Paulette says

    My favorite pan is my stainless steel EKCO skillet but that medium saucepan looks mighty good as does the medium skillet. I just recently found your site while looking for some printables and I’m enjoying it very much.

  15. Tari says

    My favorite pot is my big saucepan with high sides, meat doesn’t spill out!

  16. Kristin S. says

    I love my 12 qt tramontina pot… Just because it is the one I get to make my homemade salsa in. 🙂

  18. Liz E. says

    I have a roomy anodized aluminum wok from Calphalon that I’m pretty much in love with. It’s so useful for more than just stir fry and there’s something about the shape that just speaks to me =)

  19. Kristin says

    i liked u on FB!!
    I don’t have a favorite pan 🙁 …… that’s why I need to win this giveaway! 🙂

  21. Beth says

    Favorite pan/pot is my largest cast iron skillet. Perfectly seasoned, use it all the time and goes from stove top to oven if necessary!

  26. Caroline says

    I love my soup pot!!!! but need something smaller. It’s too big and hard to clean!

  28. Mel says

    I love my large saucepan. I can use it as a wok or to make any stovetop casseroles/pastas/etc… This is probably the only pan I have that’s still in good shape so this product giveaway is perfect timing! 🙂

  30. Melissa says

    My favorite pan is my large covered nonstick fry pan. I use this pan almost every day for quesadillas, toasting sandwiches, sauces, chicken…you name it, I’ve probably made it in my pan at one point! Unfortunately I’ve been using this pan for so long it is also starting to show wear.

  31. Laura J says

    Those pans look DEVINE! I have a large frying pan that I use for most everything. I love that it has a lightweight lid, but it’s coated and is showing major signs of wear. Being able to go straight from stove top to oven would be amazing.

  32. Robin says

    I mostly use my 3 quart — boil potatoes in it for mashed potatoes and also for many other things. My next one would be the 5 quart for soups.

  34. Michelle O. says

    My favourite is my large soup pot. I make soup at least 3 times a week and since I have a large family, it works perfectly. I’ve never had a frying pan without a handle, though 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!

  37. christine Nixon says

    I would have to say my all-time favorite pan is my 2 quart Revere Ware. I got it when I first set up housekeeping and it is my go-to pan. I love the looks and style of these Analon pans and would love to give them a try!

  39. Katie says

    Ooooh, I love pots and pans 🙂 I think my favorite is my great big frying pan – I’d bet we use it at least 5 days a week. Thanks for hosting a great giveaway!

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