Product Review Teflon Flu Risks, Cooking Safety Tips, And Nonstick Alternatives

What Is 'Teflon Flu'? What to Know About Nonstick Cookware

If you're using older nonstick cookware or cooking improperly with it, there is some evidence that certain health risks may be present. Here's what you need to know about the 'Teflon flu'. David ... Read More

Is Your Nonstick Pan Making You Sick? The Truth About 'Teflon Flu'

Nonstick pans are essential kitchen tools. Beyond making cleanup effortless, they're the simplest way to cook scrambled eggs, pancakes and other sticky foods. Teflon and similar chemically coated ... Read More

Banish the Risk of Teflon Flu With These Non-Toxic Cookware Alternatives

And say goodbye to flaking pans. After learning that black plastic and food containers may contain cancer-causing flame retardants, I got to thinking. What about Teflon? Since we know about Teflon flu ... Read More

How to Know If Your Teflon Pans Are Safe to Use

The Always Pan is a nonstick ceramic alternative to Teflon cookware. If you're not careful with your nonstick pots and pans, they can do more harm than good. If you're thinking of kitchen essentials, ... Read More

Is Teflon Still Dangerous? Here's What You Should Know.

When I bought my first set of pots and pans, I made sure they were coated with Teflon. At the time, that was the gold standard in nonstick cookware. I wanted to make sure I could cook with abandon ... Read More

Is Your Nonstick Pan Safe? Here’s How You Can Tell

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ... Read More

NYS lawmakers want to ban nonstick cookware over chemical that feds say isn’t dangerous

What a bunch of crackpots. New York lawmakers are pushing to ban the sale of nonstick cookware over a chemical coating they say is dangerous — but that the federal government has deemed safe for ... Read More

How does nonstick cookware work, and should you switch to ‘green’ pans?

With its sizzling, sputtering sound effects and heady aroma, frying bacon and eggs is a morning ritual many people enjoy. Especially when the juicy items slide easily onto your plate, leaving nothing ... Read More

The Nonstick Safety Rule Every Home Cook Should Know

High heat can release harmful fumes and shorten your skillet’s life. Here’s what to use instead for searing and sautéing. Nonstick skillets provide the perfect slippery surface for eggs, delicate fish ... Read More