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, PFOA, lead, or cadmium 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!