Years ago, shortly after college I didn’t like how my hand me down cookware was looking and applied some serious logic. Those Teflon and otherwise coated pans were seriously scratched and I noticed one day that the finish was actually peeling off. I decided right then and there that it couldn’t be healthy to have in our food.
I spent a small fortune (at the time and even now if I’m honest) and bought a quality set of name brand stainless steel pots and pans. 35 years later they are still like new!!! I also have some high quality cast iron and enameled cast iron that I have added over the years.
I also tossed all my plastic utensils in favor of new stainless steel and wooden utensils. I have added some high quality silicone utensils as time went on.
So imagine how pleased I was to run across an article in a magazine I was reading that suggested that if you owned coated cookware or plastic utensils that you trade them out by upgrading to quality products that don’t have “FOREVER CHEMICALS” lurking inside them leaking out into all your recipes and even into the air in your home making their way into our bodies.
Buying high quality items that are lead and cadmium free are a great long term investment. Well known brands may be a bit more expensive, but are usually better quality and less likely to leach into your food.
Even stainless steel and cast iron can be made of low quality. Be aware and spend the extra money for the long haul for your best food quality, recipes and ultimately your life.