Nonstick cookware

[simpsongal]

I mentioned concerns over scratches in my nonstick pans to DH and he made me toss one of my fry pans and he's ready to toss the other ones.  FWIW, I usually cook w/SS pots & pans but I use nonstick for things like eggs and a few other things.  I have a pricey Calphalon 4 Qt sauce pan that I use for pastry cream, potatoes, etc. and I'm so bummed to see it's starting to flake

So how often do you replace your nonstick pans?  How many or what size do the scratches have to been to warrant replacement? 

Any brand recommendations?  I'm thinking Calphalon again...I've been pretty happy with their nonstick.

[raangoli]

I registered/was gifted a set of Cuisinart nonstick cookware for our wedding 4 years ago. It's held up beautifully, even the frying pans that I use almost daily for chicken, etc. (I think I might have replaces the larger frying pan with a Calphalon one though, I can't remember.)

They are hand washed and I only use the rubber/silicone utensils on them.

[magdala]

I have a five year old Calphalon sauté pan (3 qt maybe) that I adore and use almost nightly. I purchased it at their outlet store. According to their website there is an outlet shop near Williamsburg VA.

[geek96]

I've been happy with my calphalon set as well. It's almost 5 years old now and has no scratches just some outside wear.

[Deleted]

I bought a set of Cuisinart non stick cookware from BBB a few years ago. It's held up great.

[kaylie]

We've had this set (Emeril by All-Clad) for just over four years and it's in great shape. We use it all the time and there aren't any scratches or peeling: www.amazon.com/Emeril-All-Clad-Anodized-Cookware-12-Piece/dp/B00KG7IKY0/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1418251094&sr=1-6&keywords=emeril+all-clad

[pumpkin]

I use SS for most things, but recently picked up a Calphalon ceramic nonstick frying pan (its white inside) and the thing is awesome.

[hbomdiggity]

The only nonstick I have are 10" and 12" fry pans. The are allclad. I've had for 5 years. They don't see much use so I don't anticipate replacing them anytime soon.

[mrs.jacinthe]

I have a circulon anodized wok and a vintage 60s or 70s (probably cancer-causing) 8" fry pan of unknown origin. Truth be told, I prefer the cancer-causing one.

If I *had* to buy new nonstick, I'd go with the circulon again, but man, they sure don't make this stuff like they used to.

[ssmjlm]

Calphalon is supposed to have a lifetime warranty. I plan to mail in my big non-stick after the holidays.
There is an outlet in williamburg.

[pitterwoo]

I use cast iron and have always loved it. Lately I'm having some issues with it on my new stove and I just need to really watch the heat. I think this stove is just more powerful than I'm used to.

[lmdbww]

We got a set of nonstick Calphalon for our wedding (2003) and about 5 years or so in, one of the pans that I use the most was starting to feel rough inside. I got the entire set replaced! I'm not sure if I use too high heat or if it was a defect.

I love the set and have added many additional individual pieces to my cookware collection but at this point i'm wondering if these pots are leading to be being glutened lately (i'm gluten free for medical reasons but my entire household is not gluten free...) and I should switch to ceramic or SS? I'd really hate to see them go though (and i'd prob keep one or two for eggs like others do, or certain things...)

[simpsongal]

Dec 10, 2014 16:16:16 GMT -5 @juno said:

Do you have any well seasoned cast iron? I melt a tiny bit of butter in that before making eggs and have no problems with sticking. Much cheaper and lasts forever.

I wish they were at that stage.  I've tried to season my cast iron but they're just not there yet.  Everytime I sear a steak I have to use the rough side of the sponge to some of the grit out of the pan. 

[bearkatjen]

I was recently checking out Consumer Reports reviews on non-stick, and what they rated high and affordable had poor reviews on Amazon and other sites I looked at. I decided not to even both with non-stick anymore. SS and cast-iron here on out. The non-stick just isn't durable enough for the price.

[memenee]

This is quite the timely post! I have no clue about this kind of stuff. But DH wanted new pots/pans for Xmas and I just got him Circulon professional non stick something or other set from Costco.

Reviews were excellent - the only complaints were that instructions say No High Heat (is this normal for non stick?). And what are the negatives to non-stick.....like is the coating bad for you?

[memenee]

m.costco.com/Circulon®-Premier-Professional-Hard-Anodized-Nonstick-13-Piece-Cookware-Set.product.100104723.html

This Is it. Keep? return? Is this a decent set?

THANK YOU!

[memenee]

@juno thank you for taking the time to educate me. I'm thankful for costcos great return policy in case we decide to go in a different direction. Again, thanks.