Ha cool! I just ordered me a new one have not got it yet. Cuisinart cil30-20hrn castlite non-stick cast iron square grill pan 11 inch. Amazon check it out. This one is ranked about third best they can get pretty expensive.
If you want a pan that will take daily abuse and never fail you go with cast iron.
Just remember to keep it seasoned and it will last forever, literally lol. I use a cast iron pan for most of my meal prep that has been passed down to me that was originally my great grandfather's. Its literally going on 100 years.
I like any ceramic pans because it cuts down on the amount of oil needed to keep food from sticking on pan. Using pam spray or any non stick oil substitute works well with these pans and using a rubber spatula cuts down on wear and tear and prevents scraping on pan.
Cast iron is heavy duty and will last for forever but it requires so much oil to prevent sticking at high temps.
I like any ceramic pans because it cuts down on the amount of oil needed to keep food from sticking on pan. Using pam spray or any non stick oil substitute works well with these pans and using a rubber spatula cuts down on wear and tear and prevents scraping on pan.
Cast iron is heavy duty and will last for forever but it requires so much oil to prevent sticking at high temps.
How do you clean it without losing the seasoning?
I have been using my calphalon pans for over a decade and they look like new. They need very little oil. And I quit using most nonstick pans long ago as they are made from carcinogenic materials, and ingesting the residue over many years makes me wonder about the consequences.
Bed Bath & Beyond...geez there's some expensive pans out there! Ceramic looks to be the way to go. Cast iron wasn't even an option. The sales lady just shrugged her shoulders and pointed out the $360 set? Seriously?! Explained that I just need a quality pan that I can use daily for the am routine. Calphalon ceramic is what I ended up purchasing. Thanks all for the suggestions. Time to get my grub on. Picked up a Wok as well for the veggies and a set of Pyrex glass containers.
Next...a decent blender. Blendtec or Vitamix?
Bed Bath & Beyond...geez there's some expensive pans out there! Ceramic looks to be the way to go. Cast iron wasn't even an option. The sales lady just shrugged her shoulders and pointed out the $360 set? Seriously?! Explained that I just need a quality pan that I can use daily for the am routine. Calphalon ceramic is what I ended up purchasing. Thanks all for the suggestions. Time to get my grub on. Picked up a Wok as well for the veggies and a set of Pyrex glass containers.
Next...a decent blender. Blendtec or Vitamix?