No 11
The Always Pan 2.0 fixed the one complaint about the original: it is now oven safe to 450 degrees. The rest is why it shows up on so many registries. A 10.5 inch ceramic nonstick pan with 2.6 quart depth, a domed lid, a steamer basket that nests inside, and a wooden spatula that rests on the handle. It replaces a frying pan, a saute pan and a small pot for a couple in a small kitchen.
It suits a bridal shower or wedding gift when you want something they will use that night rather than store, and a housewarming gift for someone cooking for themselves for the first time. The colors are the kind people choose on purpose, so it stays out on the stove.
It comes with the lid, steamer and spatula in a box that photographs well for the thank-you note. Ceramic nonstick wants medium heat and no metal utensils; treated that way it lasts years. Not cheap for one pan, and still the one they reach for.
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