Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
Non-Stick Pans Are the Bomb
I use my non-stick fry pan almost every day. I cook eggs, grilled cheese, stir-fry and more in the pan. I've been using a regular, no-stick pan I bought from Wal-mart last year, but like most non-stick pans the coating eventually begins to scratch and peel off. It's probably not a good idea to keep using the pan once the coating starts to flake off.
I've seen ceramic non-stick pans advertised on-line and you can find them in stores such as Bed, Bath and Beyond. I wasn't sure if I wanted to pay the price to buy my own ceramic pan, as they are bit more expensive than a regular no-stick pan.
Green Earth Pan by Ozeri
Fortunately, as a freelance writer and blogger, I am contacted by many companies asking me if I would like to receive samples of their product to test and review for my blogs. I recently got a chance to try one of Ozeri's Green Earth Pans. They sent me their 10", textured non-stick pan. The pan is also available in 8" and 12" versions.
I wasn't sure about the honeycomb texture on the bottom of the pan. To me it looked like it would cause everything to stick to the bottom. But I went ahead and made an omelette for the first test of the pan. I was surprised but it worked really well! The omelette cooked evenly and didn't stick at all. I didn't use any butter or oil and the omelette slid right out of the pan.
Ozeri recommends you season your pan before using it, by rubbing no more than 1/2 teaspoon of olive or vegetable oil on the bottom of the pan. They DO NOT recommend using non-stick cooking spray. Clean up is easy using hot soapy water and drying with a soft cloth.
Green Earth Pans are Uber-Cool
Ozeri says their Green Earth Pans have an ultra-safe, 100% PTFE and PFOA free ceramic non-stick coating. PTEE (Poly Tetra Fluoro Ethylene) and PFOA (Per Fluoro Octanoic Acid) are known to release toxic chemicals at high temperatures and are known as a s pollutant to the environment. The green earth pan has a ceramic coating, so even under high temperatures, no harmful toxic fumes will ever be released into the environment. Ozeri's green earth pan is oven safe to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
A friend of mine saw this pan and just about walked out of my apartment with it! He discovered you can order the pans from Home Depot and have them delivered to your local store or directly to your home. You can also purchase the Green Earth Pan, which has a limited lifetime warranty, on Amazon.
DISCLOSURE: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
