I'v been loving my Food Network brand Hard Anodized cookware. I have the 3pc skillet set, the 4 1/2 quart skillet (i use it for everything!!) and the 3qt soup/sauce pot. I've pieced my collection together as they've gone on sale. I couldnt do without them and am rotating out my older kitchenware by replacing them with this brand. I've had the skillets for over a year...no flaking or reduction in non-stickiness.
I usually don't use non-stick - I'm a plain stainless or cast iron girl, but when I do... I get out my really big calphalon griddle. Some of the IP products do not work well on my regular pans.
I have a set of pots and pans by AmeriWare purchased at Costco. You can cook without oil, scorch things to death and it stills washes up without effort. Best thing I've bought for my kitchen.