9/23/09
Because of the conflicting reports concerning the dangers of nonstick cooking pans, which contain perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a possible carcinogen, consider choosing a long-lasting alternative: cast-iron. While the health risks associated with cooking with nonstick pans are still being debated, why take chances? Cast-iron pans are easy to cook with, durable and can be used on the stove and inside the oven. Cast-iron pans even add iron to the food cooked in the pan. Flea markets and your mother's attic may also turn up a treasure trove of vintage cookware, too.