Safe Cookware...

[Boman]

Hey hey!

As we are getting our poi in several weeks, we've got to purchase some safe cookware that will not be a threat to our birds health.

I've been searching online and have found this... Please let me know if this is acceptable.

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.asp ... =C&topnav=


Thank you so much!

Boman


--- Please notice that at the bottom it says

20.3 cm (8-in.) non-stick frying pan
25.4 cm (10-in.) non-stick frying pan

Does "non-stick" always refer to Teflon?

[entrancedbymyGCC]

Does "non-stick" always refer to Teflon?

On a skillet, frypan etc. -- unless otherwise advertised the answer is almost certainly "yes".

Technically Teflon is a brand name... all the similar coatings, Silverstone, etc. etc. are the same type of product. What you want to avoid is a PTFE-based coating. If you are asking a salesperson or manufacturer if the product is safe, don't use the word "teflon" as they may happily say "no" when it is another brand name for a similiar type of coating. Unless a pan specifies it is a "green" or "ceramic" nonstick, it is almost certainly PTFE-based, which is what you don't want. I would definitely assume those are "teflon-type".

What pots and pans do you use most frequently? If you don't use the full arsenal, you might do better getting individual pieces. If you really want the full set, I'd get a full set that is all stainless steel, no nonstick pieces. Then I'd add a cast iron skillet, perhaps a cast iron grill pan, and if you are feeling flush a couple of safe (e.g. Cuisinart Green Gourmet, but you have to be a very careful consumer here) nonstick pieces for eggs and delicate sauces.

Although stuff sticks to stainless steel, that can be beneficial when browning meats and aromatics, and Barkeeper's friend will polish the stuff back up with limited effort.