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I love my pampered chef pans. Nothing sticks, they clean up so nicely and they don't flake or anything. I've had them for 2 years. |
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Cast iron pans-------you know like mom & gram had when we were kids. I love them, when properly seasoned they are THE non=stick pan like no other. You can use a lower temp as they distribute the heat so evenly and things cook so differently in them. Eggs for instance, so fluffy and tender. I couldn't figure out why I could never cook eggs like my mom's. Now I can and I do. They last for ever and can be picked up on the cheap from yard sales and thrift shops. |
I double checked and most of the pans I have are ProLine. I got them at Macy's when they were The Bon, not cheap in price. Has anyone tried the Emeril cookware? Consumer reports rates fairly high, just behind Analon. FYI, the Kirkland brand at Costco is rated the best buy. |
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I've also heard of the fumes killing a person. I'm not sure if it was ever validated, but that's what they thought had happened. Edit to say: it wasn't just normal cooking in the pans; it's when they're overheated. |
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QVC has good nonstick pans called cooks esentials. They used to be teflon but now it s another type of nonstick surface that doent give off fumes and is safe for bird owners |
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We have Emerilware & we LOVE them. We've had our set since 2005. No problems, whatsoever! It's the All Clad quality at a fantastic bargain! OP -- are you putting them in the dishwasher or using spray butter in them? Doing either can ruin the finish & cause them to stick. There are a few other things, as well, that ruin the finish. Something about tomato sauce & salt. |
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Hi Gracie! I just did a google search for an article for reference & saw that some places didn't mention it as bad for the pans. However, I've always been told to use oil as opposed to cooking spray & the literature that came with our Emerilware explicitly said not to use cooking spray. I'm not sure why some places mention it and others don't. Maybe there's some sort of subtle differences in pans? In any case, here are some links: Ehow - How to care for Non-stick cookware All about nonstick cookwares..... 10 ways to ruin a nonstick pan (about.com) I don't remember where I read about the tomato sauce ruining the finish. It's been a few years -- but it was something I came across when I was researching nonstick pans for my hubby for his Christmas present. We've had our Emerilware since 2005 & haven't had any problems with tomato sauce, though - so take that part for what it's worth. Maybe it has to do with rapidly heating it? IDK? |
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Got the Analon I ended up with the Analon Deluxe. I got it at B B & B. They had a great sale. I got 14 pieces for under $400. I did stir fry tonight and nothing stuck to it. I read the directions. It did say to use low to medium heat, and NO cooking spray, and very little if any oil. They said that oil and sprays put a coating on top of the coating that is on the pan, making it lose its no-stick quality. Anyway, I love these pans. They are not quite as heavy as the Calphalon Contemporary, which I also pondered deeply over. Thanks for your help and suggestions. |
This is my southern side coming out... but 99% of the time the only cookware I use is my cast iron skillet. It always cooks my stuff perfectly. :) |
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Now, this morning, you have to do eggs! That's another fun one! :D |
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