Comments for Best Cookware Finds http://bestcookwarefinds.com Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:32:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Green Pans: The Pros And The Cons by Alice, http://bestcookwarefinds.com/green-pans-the-pros-and-the-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Alice, Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:32:55 +0000 http://bestcookwarefinds.com/?p=383#comment-82 Dan, I somewhat agree with you since I have had the same problem before. It usually happens with electric stoves and pans that have thin walls. The high heat makes the pan warp. If you have a frying pan with thicker walls it will stay flat. Dan, I somewhat agree with you since I have had the same problem before. It usually happens with electric stoves and pans that have thin walls. The high heat makes the pan warp. If you have a frying pan with thicker walls it will stay flat.

]]> Comment on Sauciers – Will A Saucier Pan Make You A Better Cook? by Richard http://bestcookwarefinds.com/sauciers-will-a-saucier-pan-make-you-a-better-cook/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Richard Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:43:36 +0000 http://bestcookwarefinds.com/?p=411#comment-80 GreenPan Michel Roux range have an excellent saucier pan which is tri ply stainless steel for really good heat distribution and no hot spots around the edges. GreenPan Michel Roux range have an excellent saucier pan which is tri ply stainless steel for really good heat distribution and no hot spots around the edges.

]]> Comment on How To Clean Stainless Steel Cookware by Richard http://bestcookwarefinds.com/how-to-clean-stainless-steel-cookware/comment-page-1/#comment-79 Richard Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:39:11 +0000 http://bestcookwarefinds.com/?p=275#comment-79 If you have a stainless steel pan with black deposits on the outside sometime along seams or in difficult to reach places like around handles try soaking overnight in warm water and a biological washing detergent for clothes, in the morning these deposits will come off really easily leaving you with shiny like new pans! If you have a stainless steel pan with black deposits on the outside sometime along seams or in difficult to reach places like around handles try soaking overnight in warm water and a biological washing detergent for clothes, in the morning these deposits will come off really easily leaving you with shiny like new pans!

]]> Comment on Green Pans: The Pros And The Cons by Richard http://bestcookwarefinds.com/green-pans-the-pros-and-the-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Richard Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:31:21 +0000 http://bestcookwarefinds.com/?p=383#comment-78 I now have three GreenPan frying pans and all perform really well, the oldest is nearly two years old. GreenPan use either "thermalon" or "Rocks" coatings both can be used on high heat with no ill effect althought this may cause meat to stick when first placed in the pan, if you let it cook without moving it will release, and as per instructions avoid metal tools and dont put in the dishwasher. they have just brought out two new pans one in conjunction with Michel Roux which is a full Tri Ply pan and a professional range called masterchef, these are definately on my wish list but i will have to save up. I now have three GreenPan frying pans and all perform really well, the oldest is nearly two years old. GreenPan use either “thermalon” or “Rocks” coatings both can be used on high heat with no ill effect althought this may cause meat to stick when first placed in the pan, if you let it cook without moving it will release, and as per instructions avoid metal tools and dont put in the dishwasher. they have just brought out two new pans one in conjunction with Michel Roux which is a full Tri Ply pan and a professional range called masterchef, these are definately on my wish list but i will have to save up.

]]> Comment on Green Pans: The Pros And The Cons by dan http://bestcookwarefinds.com/green-pans-the-pros-and-the-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-77 dan Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:28:18 +0000 http://bestcookwarefinds.com/?p=383#comment-77 Junk. frying pans don"t lie flat on electric range Junk. frying pans don”t lie flat on electric range

]]> Comment on Green Pans: The Pros And The Cons by DZ http://bestcookwarefinds.com/green-pans-the-pros-and-the-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-76 DZ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:39:38 +0000 http://bestcookwarefinds.com/?p=383#comment-76 There is little doubt actually that PTFE is deadly to birds. A necropsy of any bird killed by it will show the devastating results of PTFE. That said, I agree that humans are not birds. What I don't agree with though is the idea that PTFE and PFOAs are "safe". Almost every petroleum based product we use has been found to have harmful side-effect to humans individually and the planet as a whole. I would have no problem with an out-and-out ban on PTFE/PFOA. I'm testing the Bialetti Aeternum cookware. So far the cooking surface is fabulous, but I've only had it for a few weeks. I do not believe these pans are as well made as some of the others, primarily due to the way the handles are attached (i.e., not through the pan itself, but external to the actual pan). My guess is the handle will become extremely wobbly over time. In fact, the first one I tried was wobbly out of the box, and I only decided to continue trying it because the other 10 in the store had no handle problems. I'm always looking for ways to get harmful chemicals out of my house. Since I DO have birds, I haven't had any teflon (or other PTFE based pans) in my home for many many years. I'm happy that we have so many options now in non-PTFE pans that we can actually have this "argument" about which one is best! There is little doubt actually that PTFE is deadly to birds. A necropsy of any bird killed by it will show the devastating results of PTFE. That said, I agree that humans are not birds. What I don’t agree with though is the idea that PTFE and PFOAs are “safe”. Almost every petroleum based product we use has been found to have harmful side-effect to humans individually and the planet as a whole. I would have no problem with an out-and-out ban on PTFE/PFOA.

I’m testing the Bialetti Aeternum cookware. So far the cooking surface is fabulous, but I’ve only had it for a few weeks. I do not believe these pans are as well made as some of the others, primarily due to the way the handles are attached (i.e., not through the pan itself, but external to the actual pan). My guess is the handle will become extremely wobbly over time. In fact, the first one I tried was wobbly out of the box, and I only decided to continue trying it because the other 10 in the store had no handle problems.

I’m always looking for ways to get harmful chemicals out of my house. Since I DO have birds, I haven’t had any teflon (or other PTFE based pans) in my home for many many years. I’m happy that we have so many options now in non-PTFE pans that we can actually have this “argument” about which one is best!

]]> Comment on Green Pans: The Pros And The Cons by Don Claydon http://bestcookwarefinds.com/green-pans-the-pros-and-the-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-75 Don Claydon Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:10:34 +0000 http://bestcookwarefinds.com/?p=383#comment-75 I am not at all happy with me 12 inch fry pan . No matter what temperature I set it at or if I use oil or butter , all fish , meat , vegetables stick and the pan is hard to clean , I am takking mine back , ghe cost was around $ 55.00 a waste of money . I am not at all happy with me 12 inch fry pan . No matter what temperature I set it at or if I use oil or butter , all fish , meat , vegetables stick and the pan is hard to clean , I am takking mine back , ghe cost was around $ 55.00 a waste of money .

]]> Comment on Le Creuset Stainless Steel Review by Alma Boudreaux http://bestcookwarefinds.com/le-creuset-stainless-steel-review/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Alma Boudreaux Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:20:39 +0000 http://bestcookwarefinds.com/?p=1142#comment-74 I purchased a set about a month ago. It is a great set. Like the review said, I can't find anything I don't like. I spent months comparing and returning sets. The handles on the saucepans stay cool enough that I don't need to use a hotpad. The handles are ergonomic and very easy to use, unlike the clumsy ones on the All-Clad. The lids can be rested on the helper handle that is on the larger pans. The pouring rim is really good and works like it says. I especially like the stainless lids. Glass rims collect moisture and gunk from cooking and you can see the water rolling around between the seals and the glass. Fissler Solea is the only line that does not have this problem because there is no metal rim around the glass. The finish is beautiful on these pans. The interior is shiny stainless so I would recommend using cooking utensils that are not metal. Overall, the cookware is a great value in tri-ply. I did not like the fact that it is manufactured in China but this is high quality cookware at a reasonable price. It is extremely difficult to find USA made cookware. Regal in Wisconsin produces a good line, but the size configurations and selections were limited and did not match up with the way I cook (mostly for 2 people, so need smaller sizes). Le Creuset even makes two measuring cups in 2 and 3 cup sizes that match the set. They can be used on the cooktop for heating smaller items. There is also a good selection of larger pans that can be be purchased. I purchased a set about a month ago. It is a great set. Like the review said, I can’t find anything I don’t like. I spent months comparing and returning sets. The handles on the saucepans stay cool enough that I don’t need to use a hotpad. The handles are ergonomic and very easy to use, unlike the clumsy ones on the All-Clad. The lids can be rested on the helper handle that is on the larger pans. The pouring rim is really good and works like it says. I especially like the stainless lids. Glass rims collect moisture and gunk from cooking and you can see the water rolling around between the seals and the glass. Fissler Solea is the only line that does not have this problem because there is no metal rim around the glass.
The finish is beautiful on these pans. The interior is shiny stainless so I would recommend using cooking utensils that are not metal.
Overall, the cookware is a great value in tri-ply. I did not like the fact that it is manufactured in China but this is high quality cookware at a reasonable price. It is extremely difficult to find USA made cookware. Regal in Wisconsin produces a good line, but the size configurations and selections were limited and did not match up with the way I cook (mostly for 2 people, so need smaller sizes). Le Creuset even makes two measuring cups in 2 and 3 cup sizes that match the set. They can be used on the cooktop for heating smaller items. There is also a good selection of larger pans that can be be purchased.

]]> Comment on Green Pans: The Pros And The Cons by Brad Abernethy http://bestcookwarefinds.com/green-pans-the-pros-and-the-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-70 Brad Abernethy Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:42:49 +0000 http://bestcookwarefinds.com/?p=383#comment-70 We bought a set of Green pans in November 2008. They worked well for 2 years and then nothing but STICK. I contacted the company and bitched quite loud that a set of non stick pans should last at least 5 years, especially since they had never been scratched or damaged in any way. After sending the pans back along with the original bill of sale, they sent me a new set of the pans, even though the 2 year warranty was expired. So far so good. They sent me the professional grade this time. Hopefully these will last longer! We bought a set of Green pans in November 2008. They worked well for 2 years and then nothing but STICK. I contacted the company and bitched quite loud that a set of non stick pans should last at least 5 years, especially since they had never been scratched or damaged in any way. After sending the pans back along with the original bill of sale, they sent me a new set of the pans, even though the 2 year warranty was expired. So far so good. They sent me the professional grade this time. Hopefully these will last longer!

]]> Comment on Green Pans: The Pros And The Cons by Kathy Hall http://bestcookwarefinds.com/green-pans-the-pros-and-the-cons/comment-page-1/#comment-66 Kathy Hall Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:59:03 +0000 http://bestcookwarefinds.com/?p=383#comment-66 I have been using the green pan for about months. My husbnad gets upset with me becasue I have a habit of always cooking on High. Well the first time I used it of course it was on high and it did not perform well at all. Sticked. HOWEVER, once I turned the heat down to medium I have never had the problem again. Food doesn't stick and eggs slides right out. I love these pans and don't have to cook on high anymore. All the negitive may be they are doing what I initially did and cooked on high.. It does say in the instructions not to, but who reads instructions. Right!!!! Bottom line love the pans!!! Happy cooking. I have been using the green pan for about months. My husbnad gets upset with me becasue I have a habit of always cooking on High. Well the first time I used it of course it was on high and it did not perform well at all. Sticked. HOWEVER, once I turned the heat down to medium I have never had the problem again. Food doesn’t stick and eggs slides right out. I love these pans and don’t have to cook on high anymore. All the negitive may be they are doing what I initially did and cooked on high.. It does say in the instructions not to, but who reads instructions. Right!!!! Bottom line love the pans!!! Happy cooking.

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