I was looking at this pan for a long time, I looked and looked but could not make up my mind. I needed a good pan, however, they all lose that nonstick feature. I finally said "what the hay, I am going to buy the pan". Best decision I ever made. We have cooked everything in the Pan, washed it following direction and it looks as though I just bought it and took it out of the box. I love the pan, and I am planning to buy one for my daughter's birthday. Thank you Ninja.