Comments on: Teflon-Free Frying Pan Options

By: Jaime

Jaime — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:20:55 +0000

Over the last year or so I’ve transitioned to cast iron and stainless steel cookware and glass food storage containers. I like it all and have no desire to go back to teflon/plastic.

By: Larisa

Larisa — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:58:59 +0000

Betsy at Eco-novice tested cast-iron skillets last year and had some sticking issues with the Lodge one, I think–she recommended springing the extra cash for the Le Creuset enameled cast iron ($150 or so on Amazon depending on which color you like). I have one on my wishlist but so far no one has bought it for me.

I use stainless steel for most things and love it. However, for eggs, tofu, and pancakes I bought an Ozeri Green Earth Frying pan, currently $38.95 for a 12-inch (http://www.amazon.com/Ozeri-Textured-Ceramic-Non-Stick-Coating/dp/B005473FMO/). It works OK but I find that 9 months into the purchase I need to use more oil than when I started, and the pancakes sometimes stick–I think I need to preheat the pan more.

Oh, and I second the re-use of plastic tupperware for storing crayons and small toys, both at home and on the go!

By: tallia

tallia — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:00:03 +0000

we have two bialetti aeterunum skillets and we love them! they go on sale a lot at shopko and places like that so it was only like $14. cast iron skillets are our other frying pans of choice and both of those we have got second hand which is great because then they are already seasoned.

By: Jennifer S.

Jennifer S. — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:35:55 +0000

We’ve been transitioning to glassware for our food storage. After contemplating what to do with the old plastic ware, we’ve decided to use them for storage of non food items! They will corral Lego bricks, beads, & other various art supplies.