When you first start using these you're probably going to be using too much oil
My addiction to these pans is becoming worse. I've become a big time wanna be chef. I started out using an old Martha stewart set on a gas stove. Even though it's teflon, i still somehow burned food onto them. They also seemed to loose their teflon qualities. So when I got an induction stove, i need to get induction pans. So I decided to give TECHEF a try but honestly, i wasn't expecting much. HOLY COW was i wrong! These are apparently teflon too but I guess that not all teflon pans are made equally. I don't know what kind of teflon this is but I'm sold. *** Pros: * Health - When you first start using these you're probably going to be using too much oil. I cooked a couple of meals and was really grossed out to see that i had WAY over oiled. I was using the same amount i always did. I just have to remind myself to lightly oil. I started using cooking oil in a pray can, that keeps my dishes lighter instead of gross. * Non stick - I took my time with testing these pans because in the past i've been duped. A pan will seem to be nonstick but after using it a couple of times... everything sticks. That hasn't happened with these. I've fried, seared, scrambled eggs and even made pancakes in this pan and it's absolutely nonstick. * Easy to clean- These are a breeze to clean and things really do just slide off if you tip the pan. After frying an egg... if you wanted to, you could get away with just wiping the pan with a paper towel. I have done that if I'm in a rush but don't want to leave bits of food sitting in the pan until i get home. I use vinegar in my kitchen for just about everything, from ant control, cleaning and deodorizing. So i keep spritz bottles around all the time. If I'm in a rush I'll wipe the crumbs off the pan, spritz with vinegar and dry with a paper towel. This keeps my kitchen free of ant bait. * Cooks evenly- I can trust this pan with more delicate dishes that need consistent even heat. This wok distributes the heat evenly and doesn't have any "hotspots" Some others I've bought on amazon have hot spots where my food always burns. I'll link 2 pans that i bought here that love to burn parts of my food. Induction Bottom Aluminum Nonstick Frying-Pan Grey Fry Pan - 11 inches Dishwasher Safe Cookware - By Utopia Kitchen Durable, easy clean, 8 inch non-stick frying pan sold with a flexible nylon spatula (2 Piece Set) / PFOA FREE - (BLACK) These two pans that i linked to will almost always burn a portion of what I'm cooking. For example I'll end up with half of my pancake really well done or my quesadillas will end up with a burnt corner. * Materials - You'll notice the quality of the materials as soon as you open the box. The handle is made of stainless steel that feels modern, polished and thick. The rest of the pan is just as nice. The walls of the pan are covered with a non stick coating and are thick and smooth. They don't feel flimsy or cheap * Construction - The handles are shaped in a way that makes them fit naturally and comfortably in your hand. They're riveted to the pan, i like that because i hate having to deal with loose screws and wobbly handles. They don't rattle when you handle them like other cheaper pans do. The lid is also a perfect fit, no steam escape or uneven sealing. *** Cons- * Weight- This can be a CON especially for anyone with limited strength or arthritis. I have occasional pain in both of my wrist so i'm very aware of their weight. If my joints are ok, i don't really notice the weight. On the days that they act up, i have to be really careful. The pans are hefty and when you add a large amount of food they quickly become too heavy for one hand. I can still use it, i just have to get a 2 handed grip on the pan. So i use the handle and grab the non handle side with a pot holder. *** Verdict - I Love these pans. They look and perform like more expensive pans. They're also pans that you would not be embarrassed to have company see. Read more
