The measure of a non-stick pan is not how it performs when you first get it. But how it performs after daily use over a period of time. I've been using my Anolon 10" pan on a daily basis with all sorts of foods for over 4 months now. It performs today the same way it did when I first got it. There is no tell-tale staining of grease build up like I've had with other "non-stick" pans. I cook beef, pork, chicken, and eggs on it. I'm very pleased with the pan and would recommend it to anyone.