This is our second Martha mention today, which was not planned, we promise. Because this basic (and relatively inexpensive) pan has been on our Christmas wish list for a while...
Martha Stewart EcoCook Nonstick Fry Pan
Un-Gift Guide 2008
Earlier today, Sara Kate asked if you still use nonstick cookware. We prefer stainless cookware, but we do like to have one good nonstick fry pan for making eggs, fish, or anything else that's delicate or doesn't need a good sear. And, as we've said before, nonstick pans don't last forever. In our experience, they get scratched and nicked no matter how nicely you treat them. Our current pan is only good for whacking a burglar on the back of the head.
This line from Martha Stewart is one of several eco-friendly ones that no longer use the chemical PTFE, which emits carcinogens. The pans are also made through an energy-efficient production process. So, for us, it won't just be a replacement but an upgrade.
Macy's website lists these pans at $19.99 (for an 8-inch) up to $34.99 (12-inch), but we've definitely seen them on sale in the store, somewhere around $10.
• Buy them online: Martha Stewart Collection EcoCook Fry Pans, at Macy's
Related: See the rest of our Un-Gift Guide 2008
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I've completely converted to cast iron for my non-stick needs.
It works a treat, doesn't poison you, is plenty cheap, and gives you strong forearms to boot!
I have a friend who *really* loves cast iron a lot: http://www.derekoncastiron.com/
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This is such good timing for me. I'm on the hunt for some fairly affordable new saucepans, and these seem like an excellent option. Thanks!
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I have one of these pans and would advise against them. They cannot handle any heat beyond either a medium flame or medium setting. Mine scorched after the first use and everything stuck in that spot after that. Discarded it soon after. Sorry Martha.
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I have two of these fry pans. I love them - no problems so far and I've owned them for about three months. I have a gas range and I have used them over very high heat many times.
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As far as I am concerned, a properly seasoned cast iron pan is superior in any way to a non stick pan, however high tech.
I've got an iron egg pan that I use for nothing but egg dishes, omelets, fried, scrambled, you name it. Nothing, but nothing, ever sticks to it. It hasn't been in touch with water for years, after every use it gets a quick wipe with a paper towel, then gets stored away for the next use.
There's nothing like it. As far as green is concerned, I bought it used at a flea market and it'll outlive me, my children and my children's children. That's true sustainability.
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