tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post1996396010782206810..comments2024-02-20T04:43:47.934-08:00Comments on Eco-novice: Teflon-Free Cookware and BakewareBetsy Escandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-80638662671334133692016-03-14T04:46:48.353-07:002016-03-14T04:46:48.353-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.elizabeth@topcookwareonline.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449305533121308585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-59011844215070482022012-03-05T10:53:42.465-08:002012-03-05T10:53:42.465-08:00Betsy, thanks for the feedback! I had noticed Mig...Betsy, thanks for the feedback! I had noticed Mighty Nest had positive info on silicone, so I think for now I'm going to hold onto my muffin tins, silpat, and parchment paper that make my life so easy :) But maybe I'll experiment with stainless steel as I need to replace stuff...Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253697199861256366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-65355900657214865202012-02-28T19:25:01.500-08:002012-02-28T19:25:01.500-08:00Alissa, some folks steer clear of aluminum all tog...Alissa, some folks steer clear of aluminum all together. I believe the aluminum leaches very little into the food. I'm still using some aluminized steel items myself, but as they die I'll be replacing them with stainless steel. Mighty Nest (store) feels fine about silicone, but Beth of My Plastic-free Life says silicone has the same issues as other plastics -- undisclosed additives. I have a Silpat I use occasionally (made of silicone). I think it's probably the safest of the plastics. As far as muffin tins -- I have an aluminized steel one (no nonstick coating), and as long as I grease well, I have very little sticking. I make cornbread muffins and meatloaf muffins in it fairly regularly. I'll get a stainless steel one eventually...Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-31363889768574787502012-02-28T06:14:08.142-08:002012-02-28T06:14:08.142-08:00Hi Betsy! I just found your blog and am a big fan...Hi Betsy! I just found your blog and am a big fan...thank you for all of your reviews and info! I was wondering if you have an opinion about USA pans (http://www.usapans.com/)...they are aluminized steel with a silicon coating (no teflon)...I have the muffin tins and love the results and clean-up, but am trying to be more eco friendly and sensitive to toxins in cookware. But muffin tins can be such a pain to clean and I use mine all the time...curious if these are an ok option!Alissahttp://www.simplywholesomekitchen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-54055192658373082062011-06-25T13:56:59.301-07:002011-06-25T13:56:59.301-07:00Yeah, I haven't made up my mind about aluminum...Yeah, I haven't made up my mind about aluminum. I definitely tried making eggs in stainless steel (you can read my Le Creuset post for the whole sordid tale). Definitely got it hot first (temp I cook the eggs at), and def. used a whole lot of oil and butter. Still had tons of sticking. I'm loving making eggs and other things in my Le Creuset!Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-40885257134027720582011-06-25T08:04:12.437-07:002011-06-25T08:04:12.437-07:00I don't use aluminum either. I do cook my eggs...I don't use aluminum either. I do cook my eggs in my stainless steel pans all the time. The trick is that you have to let the pan come to temperature. If you try to cook in it too soon the eggs will stick everytime and leave you a huge mess. I'm not talking searing hot just hot enough. Add a lil' butter or olive oil move pan around to coat then add eggs. easy peasy. We have cast iron too which I use plenty but rarely for eggs.. oddly I always use it for chorizo but maybe that's because my mother always did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-54488065833664001502011-03-31T04:00:26.641-07:002011-03-31T04:00:26.641-07:00Love this list! I'm a big fan of pyrex! and I&...Love this list! I'm a big fan of pyrex! and I'll have to check out all this cookware! :)ICStarzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15791389016065211292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-45363212149136931492011-03-30T13:48:01.199-07:002011-03-30T13:48:01.199-07:00I love baking on my Pampered Chef stoneware and wi...I love baking on my Pampered Chef stoneware and will probably purchase muffin pans and bread pans from them, although my Pyrex bread pans are awesome so why change? Le Creuset is pretty but Lodge is a great, cheaper option (not to mention time-tested and Made in the U.S.A.) so I got my Dutch overn from that company for only $27. I don't use aluminum because of health concerns. I'm glad there are many options along with all of this information!Heatherhttp://thedabblerpresents.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-84896854992342367742011-03-30T10:04:24.031-07:002011-03-30T10:04:24.031-07:00Cast iron and glass are my favorite non-plastic it...Cast iron and glass are my favorite non-plastic items. I had a fit at tmy MIL's house this past weekeknd b/c she was storing stuff in old margarine containers...I tried to tell her, but got a blank stare ugghhh!<br />Blessings!<br />LIB<br />http://bit.ly/gHb7e0Emily T. Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386328495741574307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-5919368881428975392011-03-30T09:30:59.734-07:002011-03-30T09:30:59.734-07:00I like to use Pyrex dishes and just recently repla...I like to use Pyrex dishes and just recently replaced an older set of pots and pans with the Chef's Classic set. I LOVE THEM. Although I still have problems with eggs in that set and the cast iron pan. I'll have to check out that Le Crueset pan for the future!Bitterroot Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118418752203955108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-16057642904147401842011-03-30T09:12:00.097-07:002011-03-30T09:12:00.097-07:00I have a baking stone that replaces most of my coo...I have a baking stone that replaces most of my cookie sheets. I use it for everything!Lisa Nelsen-Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731962631056727458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-75521803458284422942011-03-29T20:47:49.362-07:002011-03-29T20:47:49.362-07:00I LOVE my Pyrex and Le Creuset and cast iron pans!...I LOVE my Pyrex and Le Creuset and cast iron pans! Great post.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09658452546101844303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-9795968829901950992011-03-29T13:36:40.461-07:002011-03-29T13:36:40.461-07:00Really interesting post. I'm moving away from ...Really interesting post. I'm moving away from plastics also but I clearly have some research to do about Teflon now too...Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homesteadhttp://www.noordinaryhomestead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-13753088357052201432011-03-29T12:46:22.853-07:002011-03-29T12:46:22.853-07:00Hi, Sara, I welcome your opinion. I actually have...Hi, Sara, I welcome your opinion. I actually have a link to that exact article where it says "Some folks think as long as you don't heat an empty or damaged Teflon pan, you are doing all right" (end of 1st paragraph). I do trust Consumer Reports generally, but there are also other organizations that are not as confident in the safety of Teflon (like EWG), and I actually think my Le Creuset is a better investment, as I was having to replace my nonstick pans every few years b/c they were then scratched and chipped, and I didn't want the stuff in my food.<br /><br />PFOA is being voluntarily phased out by 2015 due to health/environmental concerns. In general, US Regulation is not strong enough for my taste, and generally moves extremely slowly and in only with industry's consent (as demonstrated by the example above -- industry is VOLUNTEERing to phase out a questionable chemicals by **2015**).Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-87009924295022659112011-03-29T12:17:45.875-07:002011-03-29T12:17:45.875-07:00Hi Betsy — I applaud the idea of creating a safer ...Hi Betsy — I applaud the idea of creating a safer home, and because there’s so much misinformation out there about Teflon, I’m not surprised that you are concerned. I’m a representative of DuPont though, and hope you’ll let me share some information with you and your readers so that everyone can make truly informed decisions. <br /><br />Regulatory agencies, consumer groups and health associations all have taken a close look at Teflon. This article highlights what they found — the bottom line is that you can use Teflon without worry. <br /><br />http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/home-garden/kitchen/cookware-bakeware-cutlery/nonstick-pans-6-07/overview/0607_pans_ov_1.htm<br /><br />I’d truly be glad to share additional information about it if you are interested, and appreciate your consideration of this comment. Cheers, Sara.Saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-37865227388056005642011-03-29T09:10:35.036-07:002011-03-29T09:10:35.036-07:00I do not reheat food in plastic ever. I only rehe...I do not reheat food in plastic ever. I only reheat food in the microwave/toaster oven in my glass Pyrex storage containers. Also, you can put glass through the dishwasher without worrying about degrading it (I try to mostly hand wash plastic, which is a pain). I ditched all my plastic food containers a few years back and replaced it with pyrex:<br />http://www.eco-novice.com/2008/07/tupperware-to-pyrex.html<br /><br />I do store food in plastic for on-the-go, but mostly dry and cold stuff (like cereal), but I'm trying to use more stainless steel. <br /><br />My tramontina dutch oven works well. It was a "Best Buy." It was not rated as highly as Le Creuset (as far as heating evenly, etc.), but just as highly as more expensive enameled cast iron. It's worked well for me. I've had it for at least 3 years and use it almost weekly.Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-37002106031503893592011-03-29T05:39:02.236-07:002011-03-29T05:39:02.236-07:00We are making the switch away from plastic at my h...We are making the switch away from plastic at my house too. We have daughters, and I have read that with girls it is essential to ditch the plastic cookware so I no longer reheat things in tupperware. Do you?<br /><br />I love, love, love my le creuset! I was very curious about the tramontina after reading the Cooks' review. Are they truly comparable?Annehttp://modernmrsdarcy.com/2011/03/you-can-kick-the-sarcastic-habit/noreply@blogger.com