Does anyone else’s mom have “the good pans"? You know, the set that only she’s allowed to touch. That no one, not even fully-grown adults are allowed to use? Just me? 

My mom sprang for a classic set of Le Creuset cookware way back when, and to this day, they’re her culinary pride and joy. Growing up, I envied those pans. But I swore to myself that I’d never become her. I would never hold cookware hostage for my own use. 

And then I ordered a GreenPan Valencia set… and it was so good, I wanted to keep it a secret!
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Keep Your Hands Off My Pans!

My initial reaction to using my Valencia set was simple: “I. Love. These. Pans.” The first time I cooked on them felt like a revelation – eggs were sliding, pancakes were flying, cleanup was a breeze. It felt like everything was going my way, and it was all because of how much love GreenPan puts into their cookware.

Their Valencia sets feature corrosion-resistant handles, hard anodized and scratch-resistant bodies, extra-durable glass lids, and diamond-infused ceramic nonstick. Plus they’re oven safe up to 600°F (lids up to 425°F) and they work on all stovetops! They’re the perfect blend of form and function.

I’d done my homework, too. I knew not to crank the heat up to max, to let them cool for a minute or two before washing them, to try not to scratch them up with metal utensils. My husband, however, had not done his homework.

The first time I saw this man use my pristine, exquisitely cared-for new pans… That’s the day they truly became my pans. And I let everyone in the house know not to touch them.
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Okay Fine, I’ll Share

But there was a bit of a problem with my “don’t you dare touch my beautiful new toys” approach to pan ownership: the main reason I got my Valencia set was because I learned that my old nonstick pans were toxic.

You see, that coating on your regular ol’ set of nonstick pans that makes them so nonsticky… that’s PFAS*, a forever chemical. And every time you scratch that coating up or get it too hot, you’re ingesting or inhaling toxins that stay in your body… forever.

Part of what I loved so much about my set from GreenPan was that they don’t use PFAS* when making their nonstick. So you can do all your cooking on it without ever worrying about feeding your family toxins.

Except… I was the only one allowed to cook on the pans. And my old pans were toxic. And 1 + 1 = me doing all the cooking.
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Pans For The Whole Fam

It was hard to give up total control of the Valencia set, but I’m glad I did. One unexpected outcome is that my kids are starting to really like cooking – and even mastering a few edible dishes! – with these pans. I love watching them gain more independence in the kitchen, and I’m relieved they’re no longer being exposed to PFAS* and the other chemicals in our old nonsticks. 

If you’re looking for a healthier nonstick option, I highly recommend treating yourself to the Valencia set from GreenPan – you (and the whole family) will love them!

*No PFAS intentionally added to nonstick coating