I am looking to purchase a really nice skillet for my mother for her birthday. I have been really looking into getting her a COOKS 12 inch Anodized Skillet that is over-safe and guaranteed for life. I was wondering if that was a good idea or not. I have bought many different skillets for her and all of the eventually start to stick. Any advice is welcome. Thank you. I will be sure to choose a best answer!
2007-11-26 11:45:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Personally, I do not like any of the nonstick cookware: eventually the coating will deteriorate or whatever happens to it and some sticking will occur. Well seasoned cast iron is a better solution for the way that I cook; I have a couple of stainless steel professional saute pans that also work well.
The deal with nonstick coatings is if you heat them to very high temps, the coating will emit a toxic gas that will kill your canary pronto and leave the rest of the family feeling "flu-ish" ... headachy, nausea, etc. Too often the absent minded cook will want to preheat the frying pan before searing meat, or whatever, and the empty pan reaches very high temps ... nice for searing food but not good for human beings.
Why don't you get your mom a gift certificate for a restaurant supply house or gourmet cookware store (Willi*ms Sonom* in the mall, for one) and let her choose?
2007-11-26 11:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i also no longer use the Teflon coated pots or pans, try a set of 3 fry pans made of cast iron. the three shouldn't set you back any more than $30.00 you need to keep them oiled so they don't rust. when you watch the old time movies and they're cooking they're probably using cast iron pots and pans. last a lifetime if you don't drop them. like almost any frying pan you have to use butter or a nonstick spray on them when you use them
2007-11-26 12:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by adam/penny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chafalon not the ones in (target) or All Clad really good stuff.. lasts forever i don't have set just pieces good 12in. skillet and spaghetti pan and strainer, 3 qrt. saute, and 1 qrt. butter warmer..maybe $150.00 invested.. mix of makers too.
2007-11-26 12:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Cooks Essentials from QVC. They are metal utensil & dishwasher safer. I have had mine for over 5 yrs and they still perform like the day I bought them.
2007-11-26 17:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by tab 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
T-Fal,they have a lifetime guarentee,Robin
2007-11-28 15:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋