It was finally time to throw away my old and very stained, scratched up cookware set. And, time to say hello to a brand new, shiny, possibly bright colored, spanking new set of pots and pans. I was excited. I was ready. Well, I thought I was, until I realized that there are so many choices, so many decisions, reviews and research that you have to plough through before you can actually make a purchase.
Well with my research, reading, re-reading and comparing finally behind me, I can now share what I found out. Let me make clear that I am not a chef, nor am I an expert cook. I am just sharing with you what I happened to come upon when doing my due diligence in obtaining information that was relevant to my purchase of cookware.
My first and main question was what type of set should I buy. Ceramic, Stainless Steel or Non-stick? I had heard of them all but I really didn’t have the faintest idea of what the difference between each of them was or what benefit each would be to me. I decided to compare the differences within the T-fal range.
Ceramic
Ceramic is known as the fool-proof cookware and great for beginner or novice cooks. The ceramic interior offers superior stain resistance and scratch resistance. The most durable coating suitable for all cooking utensil.
Ceramic non-stick interior promotes healthy cooking by lessening the need for fats and oils and the heavy gauge aluminum construction offers efficient cooking, even heat distribution and durable usage. T-fals range is PTFE-Free, PFOA-Free and Cadmium-Free. Safe for all cooking methods except induction. The cooking surface is able to reach 700 Degree F, it is oven safe to 350 Degree F, as well as Dishwasher Safe.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel cookware tends to be the choice of professional chefs as stainless steel can withstand high heat. The T-fal stainless steel cookware set is safe for induction cooking and dishwasher safe. It has glass lids with stainless-steel handles that stay cool to touch. With an 18/10 stainless steel construction with encapsulated aluminum base for even heating and is oven safe up to 500 Degree F.
Non-Stick
Non-stick is known for the easy clean up. T-fal has the Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set. This set has a Thermo-spot heat indicator which shows when T-fal pan is perfectly preheated for cooking. The non-stick interior is exceptionally durable and scratch resistant, safe for use with metal utensils.
It has a hard anodized dishwasher safe exterior for long lasting durability and TechnoResist Anti-Warp base provides outstanding warp resistance and even heat distribution for optimal cooking results. Riveted silicone handles and oven safe to 350-degree F with glass lids. It is also safe for all cooking methods except induction.
So, it turns out that what to purchase depends on what type of cooking you intend to do. For me, a non-stick works just fine? What’s the best option for you?
