Recently, I was contacted by a PR firm with a list of potential items for review. After scanning the list, my eyes lit up when I saw "cookware." I read over the description quickly, saw "non-stick coating" and got irrationally excited. My current pots and pans are stainless steel and all they do is hang on to food.
Then, I panicked. To my knowledge, many brands of non-stick cookware are known to be toxic because they contain PolyTetraFluoroEthylene or Teflon. I called my best friend Mint, who is more eco-conscious than I am. She asked me to find out the name of the non-stick cookware I would be reviewing. I scanned the email from the PR firm, and found the brand name.
"GreenPan?" I asked tentatively.
"Yes! GreenPan is good." She confirmed. She went on to say that she was excited I would be reviewing this particular product, as she was strongly considering putting a set of GreenPan cookware on her wedding registry!
GreenPan is an eco-friendly alternative to teflon-based cookware.
Instead of Teflon, GreenPan uses Thermolon, a mineral coating that is derived from sand that contains no toxins. For more information on Thermolon, click here.
I was so excited to test out this frying pan, I decided to make some scrambled eggs. After I washed out my new pan, I added some olive oil.
Then I put in my scrambled eggs concotion: eggs, milk and cheddar cheese.
And I cooked.
And gradually, my concotion became scrambled eggs.
I was ready to eat, so I added some salt, pepper and hot sauce.
I gobbled up my scrambled eggs, and boy were they delicious! It was time to wash out my GreenPan.
Here is what it looked like after cooking:
So I washed it.
And here is what it looked like after the wash.
Pretty impressive, no? No eggs stuck to the pan. I barely had to add any soap to clean it. Mint, I would go ahead and add this cookware to your registry.
If you (or someone who cooks for you) are interested in learning more about GreenPan, click here.
Please remember to do a follow up review after you've been using it for a while.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I've heard about a lot of eco-cookware is it doesn't always stand the test of time. I've heard about chipping and things eventually sticking.
Let us know!
I totally will do a follow up. So far I am super impressed!
ReplyDeleteI was going to ask the same thing: but will it last? My Teflon stuff was crap after 3 years. I ended up buying stainless and so far it's ok, no sticking or anything. Did you know studies have shown Teflon chemicals in umbilical cords!? I just read that last week, crazy.
ReplyDeleteWow! The Teflon/umbilical cord connection is awful! I promise a follow up post. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome review!
ReplyDeleteTo make them last longer you have to take care of them: don't use anything that will scratch the coating, like a metal utensil (use a wooden spoon) and wash with a non scratch sponge or similar.
Great suggestions! I will definitely use them to make this pan last longer! Thanks Elisheva!
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