https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 05:12:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523794 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:14:42 +0000 Mrsbells 523794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to use non stick because ohow easy they are to clean but lately with all the bad rep that non stick has been getting and its links to cancer, we threw out all our non stick and are back to stainless only. Good quality heavy stainless pans are easy to clean too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523791 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:13:26 +0000 hilsy85 523791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: ditto! I was pleasantly surprised at how easy stuff comes off our stainless steel pans. </p> <p>We also have barkeeper's friends which I've heard is great for tough grease, but haven't even had to use it yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523785 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:12:15 +0000 yoursilverlining 523785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lovejoy: We have a couple small copper pots and a copper roasting pan that we don't use all that often, but I haven't found them any harder to clean than stainless steel - which I think is easy to clean. I'm surprised so many people think they are a pain to clean! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523737 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:33:12 +0000 hilsy85 523737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got a whole bunch of stainless steel and we love them! I was surprised how easy they are to clean as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523734 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:31:44 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 523734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have non-stick, but need to replace almost all of them because they are peeling. We've decided to do it before our baby would start eating things made from them (though I guess she kind of is right now, since we're pregnant). </p> <p>I really love the look of copper pots/pans. Does anyone have experience with them? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523651 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:18:43 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 523651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My first set was stainless for the looks, but it's a pain to clean. </p> <p>We use non-stick Calphalon cookware, which does not have some of the same health concerns as Teflon. </p> <p>During the holidays I will use my one cast iron skillet to make cornbread in the oven. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523611 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:13:45 +0000 sylvie_b 523611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used to be non stick owners until the health scares emerged, so we registered for all stainless steel and enameled cast iron and made the switch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523423 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:26:10 +0000 Bao 523423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I will definitely be looking into that, thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523404 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:19:31 +0000 Mrs. Pen 523404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: the non stick element, some chemical compound, seeps into your food over time! It can be dangerous if its a continual consumption :( I don't know the specifics, I'd have to look it up. We have non stick- wish we could afford some new pans!</p> <p>Here is an interesting article <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/14/business/14shortcuts.html?pagewanted=all" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/14/business/14shortcuts.html?pagewanted=all</a></p> <p>Just look up Teflon relating to health and you'll be able to find some more info :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523370 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:05:38 +0000 Bao 523370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: What is the health issue? I hadn't heard of this until now... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523369 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:05:29 +0000 Boogs 523369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both, but more stainless pieces. I like both kinds for different things, but I definitely use the stainless more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523364 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:03:57 +0000 Alivoo01 523364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my non-stick for the same reason - ease of clean up and cooking! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523328 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:48:04 +0000 Mrs. Pen 523328@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JerricaBenton: same.</p> <p>I have non stick but I wish I had known about the health issues with them when we registered - I would have gotten the stainless steel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523319 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:42:51 +0000 KissMeCait 523319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have both and I exclusively use my non-stick. They're so much easier to use and clean than the stainless. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523294 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:30:43 +0000 Bao 523294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babyjmama: so true about throwing those in the dishwasher! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523270 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:15:49 +0000 doodlepoodle 523270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both and I use them for different things, eggs/pancakes/etc would all be on my non-stick, but when I'm frying veggies/meats I prefer the stainless. I will admit that it is more of a pain to clean the stainless, but I like being able to throw that in the dishwasher...I'm lazy! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523244 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:05:41 +0000 mrs. bird 523244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have a stainless set, one cast iron that i love and a cuisinart green gourmet nonstick. we try to avoid using nonstick for health reasons. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523212 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:49:32 +0000 PurplePumps 523212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only have one 8" non stick for frying eggs, other than that, it's all stainless. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523210 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:49:04 +0000 shopaholic 523210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on what I'm cooking, but since I often boil, it doesn't really matter that often. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523130 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:21:59 +0000 Pepper 523130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer stainless steel because my nonstick pans alllllways get scratched. I do hate cleaning stainless pans though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523124 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:19:26 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 523124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like stainless steel for searing. Also my pan has a lid, which is handy. I have a heavy bottom porcelain nonstick pan which is new fav. Safer than teflon but easy to clean! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523122 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:18:20 +0000 allison 523122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>...and I completely agree with stainless being great for sauces. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523116 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:16:49 +0000 allison 523116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought eggs would be hard to cook in the cast iron, but we do it every morning and it works great! I think the key is to make sure it's seasoned well. Which we don't really do anything to it regularly. Just don't use soap and let fat build up (sausage and bacon work great). We have put some coconut oil on it once, too.</p> <p>I think cast iron doesn't heat up or cool down as fast as others, so it's not great if you're making something that requires a lot of temp. changes. We typically cook more rustically, I guess, so it's not an issue for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523103 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:10:26 +0000 Smurfette 523103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both. I like the nonstick better. DH likes the stainless and cast iron better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523033 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:52:07 +0000 prettylizy 523033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have all three (cast iron, non stick and stainless) and I like them all for different reasons. Non stick is good for eggs and pancakes, stuff I'm in a hurry to flip and don't want to fiddle with being sticky. Cast iron is awesome for meats, and stuff I want to sear then put in the oven, or dishes that benefit from a jus made by deglazing the pan. Stainless I love for sauces and stuff like that. It just depends on what I'm making I guess. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-523017 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:47:11 +0000 Bao 523017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: I'll have to try the cast iron, I never have before </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-522999 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:37:40 +0000 allison 522999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a non-stick set as a wedding gift, so we've been using that for 4 years. Recently started using a couple cast iron pans and LOVE them. We're planning to phase out the non-stick and get a few more cast iron pieces.</p> <p>Is there anything that DOESN'T cook well in cast iron? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-522997 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:37:32 +0000 yoursilverlining 522997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer cast iron and stainless steel. The only thing I cook in a non-stick is eggs; and even those can be cooked in one of our cast iron skillets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-522985 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:35:12 +0000 Silva 522985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we use cast iron and stainless steel. mostly cast iron for pan cooking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/stainless-steel-vs-non-stick-pans#post-522963 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:25:18 +0000 Grace 522963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cast iron!! I find both stainless steel and non-stick to be terrible. </p>