Forged aluminium pans, covered with ceramic

[ambrosia]

A few month ago I moved to Spain, and am amazed at some of the cooking equipment that they use here. I never before heard of forged aluminium pans that are covered with ceramic. When I first saw them in the supermarket, I thought they were made of white Teflon. Are you familiar with this type of material, and do you consider it as a healthy choice to cook with?

 

[Ellyn]

I'm inclined towards really loving something like that, actually. Ceramic sounds so artisanal and natural, it sort of takes me back to pottery class, or fun one-shot experiences brick ovens with pizza stones. I've only heard unhealthy things come about from newfangled things like BPA from plastic bottles or worn-out non-stick pans exposing something-or-other carcinogen. I'm no FDA groupie, though, so... that's just a very layperson impression.

 

[ambrosia]

I'm inclined towards really loving something like that, actually. Ceramic sounds so artisanal and natural, it sort of takes me back to pottery class, or fun one-shot experiences brick ovens with pizza stones. I've only heard unhealthy things come about from newfangled things like BPA from plastic bottles or worn-out non-stick pans exposing something-or-other carcinogen. I'm no FDA groupie, though, so... that's just a very layperson impression.

Since I posted this thread I have bought a set of three different sized frying pans and a couple of pots. I find cooking with this new equipment quite exciting, as it seems so clean and smooth in a way. Even when I burn something, there is hardly any residue left in the pots and it washed off so easily. For me it's a new way of cooking.