Comments on: Bye-bye Teflon

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:02:23 +0000

I’ve been wanting to replace my Teflon stuff … this post has inspired me to finally do it.. I have a couple cast iron pans but they weigh a ton and I hate using them :) … I’m going to check into the stainless steel.. thanks!

By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:36:37 +0000

Personally, I’m banking on the fat you use in cooking being healthier for you than Teflon, but then I don’t buy into the whole “fat is evil” myth, either.

I have cast iron and stainless steel, but I abuse my poor cast iron, and the stainless steel was cheap. But they get the job done.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:49:05 +0000

I got rid of my teflon when I got Dobby (cockatiel). Teflon can put off fumes that could cause lung damage for him. I figured if it would hurt a bird’s little lungs, it could eventually hurt the lungs of my family. Besides, oldest daughter has asthma, so we don’t need anything causing lung damage around here!

I have found a few nice cast iron pieces at garage sales. I also have some stainless steel, but I cannot remember the brand. I got it at Tuesday Morning.

By: bluntmoney

bluntmoney — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:01:56 +0000

CFO, we looked at the Cuisinart too, but went with the All-Clad because they seemed more durable. It’s good to know the Cuisinarts are nice too. How long have you had them? We also have some Revere ware.

MSMomsmoney, from what I’ve read there have been conflicting studies about its safety, health-wise. It’s also bad if it gets flaky and in your food, which ours was doing.

Bellen, I’m glad we didn’t get the Le Creuset then, because we have a glass top stove too. Upper strength hasn’t happened for me yet, but I’ve started working out! I guess I could try carrying around my 15-year-old, but I’m not up for that either ;)

By: Bellen

Bellen — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:03:00 +0000

I’ve been using Le Cruset, porcelain clad cast iron pans for about 35 years. I had to stop using them when we had a glass top stove – they would scratch. Replaced them with stainless steel by Cuisinart. I heartily recommend them to everyone. I also use a stainless steel pressure cooker. By the way, you will build upper strength after having kids :)

By: MSMomsmoney

MSMomsmoney — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:09:50 +0000

What’s wrong with teflon?

By: Chief Family Officer

Chief Family Officer — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:17:17 +0000

I found my cast iron pan to be too much of a hassle – it’s so heavy, and I just don’t feel right not scrubbing a pan after I’ve used it.

I’ve been very happy with my Cuisinart stainless steel pans – they are sometimes on steep discount at Amazon, so I’ve gotten two saucepans and one saute pan at great prices.

I do still cook with nonstick, but I make sure they’re completely intact. Cooking Light addressed the health issue a while back since almost all of their recipes call for a nonstick pan, and they concluded that nonstick is safe, or at least healthier than the fat you have to add in order to keep food from sticking.