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NBR: Cookware
My H and I are in the market to replace our middle grade seven year old nonstick cookware and are having trouble making a decision. I am not sure I want to get another nonstick set, but we have had it for so long that I don't have a good idea about how difficult it would be to switch to cooking in stainless or in ceramic. We would also like to get something that would last for 10+ years.
What do you use to cook with and would you recommend it? Are there any brands to recommend or stay away from?
Re: NBR: Cookware
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Wes: 10/8/2012
You do need oil to prevent sticking, but I'll take that trade off.
Every non stick cookware piece I've had starts flaking after a few years, and I'm not comfortable with that in my food.
I don't even like cooking with it when it's not flaking. Teflon is going to be eliminated by next year anyway.
So, I'd recommend cast iron, which I love, or stainless steel. I've never had a problem with any brand of either.
Though I'd love to try ceramic baking pans at some point.
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"
"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to."
"I don't much care where –"
"Then it doesn't matter which way you go.”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
Personally, I don't like cooking on nonstick pans, except my electric griddle for pancakes and eggs. And I treat that thing like gold so I don't scratch the non-stick surface. All the other non-stick pans I've had all ended up scratched and gross, and I'm sure I've eaten a fair amount of non-stick crap over the years before switching. At least you can clean stainless with steel wool.
I also have a big enameled cast iron dutch oven that I adore. It's my favorite thing to cook with.
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- Neil Gaiman
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my read shelf:
Wes: 10/8/2012
my read shelf:
Wes: 10/8/2012
Thanks for the BBB link, I'll check it out.
my read shelf:
Wes: 10/8/2012
my read shelf:
Wes: 10/8/2012