Comments on: Healthy cookware

By: Biene

Biene — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:12:00 +0000

I would recommend Stovetop Corningware. Apparently CW stopped manufacturing in the US some years ago, but recently they re-introduced the stovetop brand, which is what your grandma’s old CW pans are made off. Apparently, the stuff is indestructible and as far as I know, safe when cooking. They have limited things,…I have a couple of sauce pans and casserole pans.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:57:00 +0000

In South Africa
a guy made a braai (BBQ) out of aluminum. Although this article is about pots I
can but wonder what is happening to the aluminum when it is subjected to the
heat from food/charcoal. There are different colors you can choose from and
from what I gather the ones that are colored are anodized. Who can comment if
this could cause health concerns

It is called scambi braai.

By: christine

christine — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:58:00 +0000

I have a questiion. I found a cast iron pan from thailand at a thrift store, it looks like rust under the seasoned part but i can’t get it off. Could this be a fake cast iron pan and is it safe coming from thailand?

By: bantymom

bantymom — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:29:00 +0000

I am here because I can’t use iron pans (hemochromatosis) and am looking for alternatives to Silverstone. I was a little dismayed that a warning for people with hemochromatosis wasn’t associated with the iron pans. I know I have it so I know I can’t use iron. I would think the same for people with nickel allergies. So, since you add the warning about nickel, I think you should consider adding the warning about the danger to people with hemochromatosis for the iron pans, instead of just the vague “Some nutritionists suggest that foods cooked in unglazed cast iron contain twice or more the amount of iron they would contain otherwise.” For us, it doesn’t matter if it is twice or just a little bit more. Thanks

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:40:00 +0000

I need a non-stick frying pan for eggs. is the enameled porcelain frypan safe for frying with no leaks from pot the materials?

By: Yavioz

Yavioz — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:26:00 +0000

Can anybody help me, I would like to know whether I can use hard anodize or cast aluminium on ceramic hob? will it damage the hob?

thanks
Yael

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:12:25 +0000

Just bought some Green Pans, and wondering how safe they really are. They seem much safer and non toxic than Teflon. They also make cooking a BREEZE!! Hoping they are as people friendly as they seem. Does anyone have any real facts on this brand? Thanks

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:53:28 +0000

A dutch oven can stand in well for a crock pot. Yo can can use it on the stovetop on hot days when you don't want to heat up the kitchen for stews, potroast, corned beef, as well as in the oven. In the oven you can leave it and walk away for hours, as you might for the crockpot. Dutch Ovens can be also used for casseroles for large groups or pot luck suppers.
We stock a beautiful enamel on cast iron dutch oven that is a workhorse for any kitchen: http://eartheasy.com/green-home/green-kitchen/5-5…

By: marcia

marcia — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:24:27 +0000

no, but I'm looking for one also, so please let me know should you find one.

By: Greg Seaman

Greg Seaman — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:19:11 +0000

We chose to offer the Michelle B line of enameled cast iron cookware from Fagor because of the combination of quality and price. As you probably know, cast iron cookware can be very expensive.
The Lite offers comparable value, and we may carry this soon.

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:42:11 +0000

I am looking for a healthy way of cooking, I have been going back and forth about Fagor Michelle B. cast iron fryer (heavy) and the Fagor Michelle B. cast iron lite. I have been on your "browse best products" and seen the heavy cast iron pan but not the Lite. Is there a better choice?

By: Elaina

Elaina — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:06:45 +0000

Yes, aluminum foil is absolutely just as harmful and leaches aluminum into the food.

By: jessica

jessica — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:45:52 +0000

what about baking sheets? I was just getting ready to purchase some heavy duty 1/2 sheet pans, but realized1 they are aluminum, then I realized I use Aluminum Foil all the time! Is the foil and issue too?

By: Rico Angeletti

Rico Angeletti — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:26:51 +0000

Aside from trying to avoid scratching the finish off my teflon and nonstick pans, I've never given this sort of thing much thought. It was just a part of daily life that I never much questioned. I'm sure I do much unhealthier things for my body on a daily basis than the chemicals or fumes consumed by what I cook my food in. I guess every little bit matters though.

By: nessa

nessa — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:51:00 +0000

it’s easy to ignore all the hidden dangers of non stick, aluminum, glass and cast iron. just because you don’t see any major difference in your health now doesn’t mean you never will. it’s something that happens gradually. no you will not die by using non stick pans but the fume you inhale from the nonstick when it’s heated can make you very ill, it’s symptoms are flu like.headache, fever, dizziness, fatigue ,… of course you never even consider that you feel this way due to the fume you have inhaled but instead you say i got the flu. this fume is so toxic that it can kill a small bird even a parrot from 10 feet away, because they have a very small lung capacity.it’s also very dangerous for woman who are pregnant. as for glass cookwares that we bake things like lasagna in, it contains led. the glass releases a gas when heated that has led. these days you can’t even find a gas station that sells leaded gas, it’s all unleaded.(think about it) as far as aluminum goes, it’s the cheapest and softest metal you can find. when heated it leaches metal in your food, ever tried making tomatoes in an aluminum pan and tasting it with no salt and pepper? you won’t be able to even swallow it because the metal taste is so strong.it’s like biting on a piece of aluminum when you have fillers in your teeth. the best and the only safest type of metal you can use that is not only harmless but also helps keep the nutrients and minerals in your food intact is cookwares made from 316Ti surgical stainless steel with titanium. same kind of metal that is used in hospitals and surgeries that is safe to have contact with human flesh. so think about what you’re cooking your food in, what your putting in your body, how you’re little by little damaging you and your families health specially young children.