Editor's Pick: Chantal Copper Fusion Pan
This chef–quality pan has a safe and natural non-stick enamel coating.
Stacy Adimando, associate editor
For me, cooking is like meditation. My mind clears as I slice onions and stir soups, and when I eat what I prepare, I know I've done something good for myself. But all it takes is one egg plastered to my pan or one cream sauce burned to transform my Zen–like calm to active panic.
I've been avoiding non–stick cookware since I read that perfluorooctanoic acid, a component of Teflon, may cause cancer. So I was excited when I discovered a line of cookware that's naturally stick–resistant. Chantal's Copper Fusion 10-inch frying pan ($120 at amazon.com or go to chantal.com for stores) has an enamel (ground glass) surface, so it won't leech non–stick chemicals-or metals like aluminum–into my food. A copper plate in the center of the pan helps retain heat so I can get a crispy sear on meat or fish, and because the pan heats evenly, I'm less likely to burn or undercook parts of my meal. The handle stays cool, which lets me move fish, meat, or a frittata from the stove to the oven without mitts. And best of all, the pan is dishwasher safe; the easy cleanup lets me play chef in peace.
I've been avoiding non–stick cookware since I read that perfluorooctanoic acid, a component of Teflon, may cause cancer. So I was excited when I discovered a line of cookware that's naturally stick–resistant. Chantal's Copper Fusion 10-inch frying pan ($120 at amazon.com or go to chantal.com for stores) has an enamel (ground glass) surface, so it won't leech non–stick chemicals-or metals like aluminum–into my food. A copper plate in the center of the pan helps retain heat so I can get a crispy sear on meat or fish, and because the pan heats evenly, I'm less likely to burn or undercook parts of my meal. The handle stays cool, which lets me move fish, meat, or a frittata from the stove to the oven without mitts. And best of all, the pan is dishwasher safe; the easy cleanup lets me play chef in peace.
