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Cuisinart Green Gourmet pans
Question from Mildika
Hello Debra,
I read an answer from you regarding the Cuisinart Green Gourmet frying pans that you like them best and that they are safer than other non-stick pans. I looked to buy a Cuisinart Green Gourmet pan, but there are quite a few negative reviews saying that the pans begin to stick just after 2 months. Did you notice the same problem? Or is there a secret how to take care of them to avoid this problem? These pans are quite expensive, so I wanted to check this before committing to buying one.
Also, would the cast iron frying pans be as good? Would they also be non-stick (is the trick only in not overheating?) and eco-friendly?
Thanks
Debra’s Answer
I have had NO trouble with my Green Gourmet pans sticking. Just none at all. So I don’t know what to say about those bad reviews. I do know that competitors post bad reviews about products that are not true. Perhaps that is the case here.
I prefer my Green Gourmet pans to cast iron, though I have a cast iron griddle that I love. The baked-on ceramic finish on the Green Gourmet is actually VERY slippery. Cast iron is nonstick only if you keep it well seasoned.
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