I have used Calphalon most of my adult life and I love it! I  can cook almost anything in my skillets. The skillets are ideal for frying, browning, scrambling, sauteing, or searing.I like the fact that my 10 inch skillet can be used in the oven to bake small pieces of chicken. The skillets cook your food evenly and that's important to me because I have food allergies. The long handle is a great added feature because it keeps hands out of reach of the heat.