Been working on getting a healthier kitchen for cooking by replacing my pots with ceramic coated pots instead of Teflon and plastic utensils with silicone. Has anyone else done the same or plan to?
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BillJan 14, 2025Congratulations on your transition away from the use of those forever chemical-built devices that have been used in preparing food for so many years now. My only worry is that it's taken you this long to do it ~ so how much teflon you, your family and guests have already ingested. But always better late than never.
Me, I grew up with a Tupperware mom! I think we finally got her to toss out her last scratched up, teflon-coated frying pan a couple of years ago.
Ceramic coating seems to have won over a large audience in the last few years. Our home relies on the tested/tried/true 18/10 stainless steel and cast iron sort of cookware - a bit more work to maintain, that's for sure. My only concern is that without any heirs, who gets them when we're gone?
ReactReply - EAEarlDOriginal PosterJan 14, 2025
Part of a bigger transition away from plastics and other household products that shed microplastics and chemicals. To more eco friendly healthy items.
ReactReply - MEMemberJan 30, 2025
I gave up the plastics and did glass some time ago; works better in the dishwasher for me. Appreciated the Tupperware comment - I was there too once upon a time. Curious did you find something you like? I have a set I want to replace as well. Someone mentioned stainless steel, which is one thing I have been considering. Certainly good for even and heat control, but I always end up with some challenges with it sticking. ;-) I also am thinking about glass lids (something I don't have now). I'd be interested with your impressions with ceramic if you went that way.
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