Steve S asked: I am very against Teflon and most nonstick surfaces. I have heard that Hard Anodized Aluminum cookware that doesnt seep any chemicals into the food. I thought thats what I bought today. I bought the Calphalon 10′ CS Nonstick pan. I do not want to have something that seeps any chemicals into [...]
What is the difference between hard anodized cookware and other nonstick cookware?
Kami R asked: All my teflon cookware is peeling and not usable anymore. I want to get new cookware, I would like nonstick, but I want something that will last and not poison me. any ideas?
Please help me to decide which cookware to buy?
Gabi asked: I heard that Teflon is bad for you.. I have seen in the store “hard anodized non stick”.Is that the same thing as teflon?Also I heard about Xylan? I have stainless steel but I do not like it ,it sticks and hard to clean.
Is it really unhealthy to use aluminum cookware? What should you use instead – cast iron?
CassandraM asked: Someone told me that aluminum cookware can ultimately contribute to dementia. That sounds a little extreme and I don’t know if it’s true (hopefully not because I’ve been using that kind of cookware since 1990…)
But if you go with an alternative, should it be teflon coated? Old fashioned cast [...]
How can you get “burnt on” food removed from teflon cookware?
Kyle S asked: I burned some of my food the other day in my teflon skillet. It’s on there pretty good, and am trying to think of a way to get it off without ruining the “non-stick” surface. Any tips?
Does someone know about ceramic titanium coated cookware as an alternative to teflon?
Askwhy asked: Looking for a non stick cookware option that is non toxic. What is your experience with the ceramic titanium coatings? What is a good brand? Have seen mixed reviews of Scanpan; not familiar with it.
Professionals don’t use it, so Why is non-stick cookware so popular among amateur cooks?
SayWhat? asked: I personally don’t use them just because I prefer not to use rubber spatulas in high heat. Another thing I worry about is the teflon being scraped in the food.
Does anyone have any experience with Whitford Eclipse coating on hard anodized cookware?
Firefighters Wife asked: I am looking at buying a set of “Cooks” hard anodized cookware from JC Penney. It says it has something called Whitford Eclipse coating which it says is supposed to ensure safe use with metal utensils. I bought a very expensive set of Kitchen- Aid cookware with teflon a couple of [...]
Should I be using metal, or silicone utensils on my stainless steel cookware?
Jenny N asked: I just switched to stainless steel cookware from teflon. The teflon was flaking off & getting in our food- yuck!! But now it seems, no matter what I use- the food sticks ALOT to the bottom of the stainless. I never had this probmel before- help! Any advise [...]
Please help me decide which cookware to use?
Gabi asked: I heard that Teflon is bad for you.. I have seen in the store “hard anodized non stick”.Is that the same thing as teflon?Also I heard about Xylan? I have stainless steel but I do not like it ,it sticks and hard to clean.
