pots & pans

[kaigou]

Anyone on my flist familiar with and/or know of any good cooking pans that are non-teflon, but aren't cast-iron? I've heard of some kind of cast-iron hybrid that doesn't require seasoning, but isn't coated with teflon, the most prominent brand-name being Creuset, I think. I'm just not sure of spending that much money on new pans without being certain it's really as good as it's supposed to be, especially if there are equivalent (but less brand-name pricey) pans by someone else.

It looks like we're going to need to take a trip (to wherever) and investigate Revere Ware and Faberware in person -- those two sound like the best bets when it comes to durability for the price.

Thanks, everyone!

though I'd still really love me some Le Creuset, but only if someone else is footing the bill...

Comments

[kaigou]

My experience with cookware is basically limited to buying what the chef-in-the-house wants. The first time around, it was actual professional chef, so I never paid any attention to pots & pans. Hell if I know, since wasn't like I was doing any of the cooking. Now... I still don't do the cooking, and I still haven't the faintest of which will be most durable. I don't actually mind sinking a good bit of money into a pan, so long as I can rely on no teflon flaking off inside five years (and thus leaving the pan utterly useless), and can know the pan won't need to be replaced for twenty-something years.

That's my idea of good cookware: does what it's supposed to do, and doesn't bug me for replacement more than once in my lifetime. The problem is that I know exactly where to find that cookware, but both my parents are a little too wise to let me into their kitchens unsupervised. Sheesh.

Well at least there are alternatives ;P

[thejeopardymaze]

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