I should note that I regularly use 50+yo aluminum pans and cast-iron skillets. This was a welcome addition to our kitchen as something that won't be hard to clean and doesn't stain sauces black. Gosh this is our favorite! It cooks eggs beautifully and they don't stick to the pan! Everything I've cooked in it cleans up so easily. Love that I can use metal utensils in it also. My husband's favorite has been making fried rice with it, crisping it up nicely. The size can really hold some food, too, bigger than any other pan we have. The only thing I wish it had was a lid.