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Anne Selects Pans You Will Love

A beautiful, healthy pan, easy to use and clean

Anne Benissan
May 23, 2025

THE OPTIMAL PAN

The PROBLEM

Most pans let you down.
Nonstick coatings eventually flake and leach toxins; even high-end ones lose their shine. Cast iron, while beloved, is more of a burden than a joy to use.

The PICK

After testing many, my top choice is the Hestan Nanobond Stainless Steel Pan.
Made with tri-ply titanium-reinforced stainless steel, it delivers superb, even heat, looks stunning even after six months of heavy use, and transitions effortlessly from stovetop to oven.

Just the right weight—solid but not bulky
Even cooking on any stovetop
Dishwasher safe. I hand wash mine with their Stainless cleaner for a perfect shine.
Expensive and worth buying in sets at William Sonoma

Hestan NanoBond Stainless Steel Pots and Pans

Why Not Cast Iron?

I still use cast iron occasionally—but let’s be real:

It’s heavy and awkward to store
Cleaning it means using a metal chain scrubber—soap is off-limits.
Enamel versions (even Staub) stain easily, and I’m not about to bleach my cocotte to keep it looking new.

Behind the Pick

Hestan is a California brand, but its roots are in Italy, where cooking is a serious art. Their pans were designed to handle acidity (think tomatoes) without reacting, and their chef's collaboration with Thomas Keller led to features like rounded edges for smoother stirring. That’s the kind of chef-led practicality I trust.

TAKEAWAY

Hestan Nanobond is a game-changer—high performance, low maintenance, and built to last.

Here is what I own and love:

8 and 11-inch pans

Jump on the limited-time offer at $399 instead of $530

William Sonoma Hestan NanoBond Pan Set: Click to learn more

OvenBond Stainless Steel Ovenware

I have 3 the pan loaf and 2 baking dishes that are wonderful and easy to clean.

William Sonoma Set of 5 at $349.99, 20% off: Click to learn more

WHAT IS NEXT?

What’s your go-to pan? Hit reply—I’d love to compare notes.

My next focus:

Lids are a pain to store. They take up undue space in a kitchen cabinet, and finding the right lid is often a process. My next post will be on lids for pots and pans.