Comments on: The New GreenPan http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/ The Alternative Consumer provides product reviews, eco news and green info to the next wave of smart consumers. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:27:29 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v= hourly 1 By: Phil http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/comment-page-2/#comment-336021 Phil Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:18:24 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/#comment-336021 Normally I never write comments, but the comment in here from Tina really made me laugh ("a girl died because a piece of porcelain from the cookware ruptured her intestine"). This is so funny and so completely nonsense, that I truly wanted to share my experience on greenpan. I received my greenpan for christmas last year. It is holding up very well. The base of the pan is scratched on the outside, basically because my stove top has cast iron grates. In the past I used Circulon frypans (they have kind of circles on the inside). There the non-stick disappeared in 2 months. They were crap. My greenpans are holding up great. Looking forward to next xmas (hint for Susan, my sister: could santa bring a hard anodized stirfry? ;-) Normally I never write comments, but the comment in here from Tina really made me laugh (”a girl died because a piece of porcelain from the cookware ruptured her intestine”). This is so funny and so completely nonsense, that I truly wanted to share my experience on greenpan.

I received my greenpan for christmas last year. It is holding up very well. The base of the pan is scratched on the outside, basically because my stove top has cast iron grates.
In the past I used Circulon frypans (they have kind of circles on the inside). There the non-stick disappeared in 2 months. They were crap.
My greenpans are holding up great. Looking forward to next xmas (hint for Susan, my sister: could santa bring a hard anodized stirfry? ;-)

]]> By: Mike http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/comment-page-2/#comment-334089 Mike Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:12:59 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/#comment-334089 I can't believe all the bad feedback about the Greenpan. I bought my professional set from HSN over a year ago. Seasoned them, and have never had a problem. Just last night I made a pot of Brocolli, Cheese soup, in the 8qt, which in my other pot was a pain to clean. And, it just wipes right out, as usual. My fry pan, I have never had to do more than warm water and a sponge to clean. I love them. P.S. They have never seen the dishwasher. But, there is no need due to that they are so easy to clean I can’t believe all the bad feedback about the Greenpan. I bought my professional set from HSN over a year ago. Seasoned them, and have never had a problem. Just last night I made a pot of Brocolli, Cheese soup, in the 8qt, which in my other pot was a pain to clean. And, it just wipes right out, as usual. My fry pan, I have never had to do more than warm water and a sponge to clean. I love them.
P.S. They have never seen the dishwasher. But, there is no need due to that they are so easy to clean

]]> By: Robert http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/comment-page-2/#comment-319155 Robert Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:59:45 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/#comment-319155 Same problem with us. Greenpan appeared fantastic at the beginning now no matter how much oil we use everything sticks! Will try and return the product otherwise its destined for the scrap heap. Same problem with us. Greenpan appeared fantastic at the beginning now no matter how much oil we use everything sticks!

Will try and return the product otherwise its destined for the scrap heap.

]]> By: Todd English Green Pan Reviewer http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/comment-page-2/#comment-300868 Todd English Green Pan Reviewer Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:43:43 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/#comment-300868 We have actually been testing this product in our test kitchen for 3 weeks now. Some days we use it up to 3 times a day! We have not experienced any of these problems yet. The only thing we noticed was the handle heated up about 4 inches down from the tip. We are going to continue our testing to see if we can get these same problems. Follow our extended review of the Todd English Green Pan @ cookwarebuzz.com http://www.cookwarebuzz.com/cookware/reviews/cookware-todd-english-collection/ We have actually been testing this product in our test kitchen for 3 weeks now. Some days we use it up to 3 times a day! We have not experienced any of these problems yet. The only thing we noticed was the handle heated up about 4 inches down from the tip. We are going to continue our testing to see if we can get these same problems.

Follow our extended review of the Todd English Green Pan @ cookwarebuzz.com
http://www.cookwarebuzz.com/cookware/reviews/cookware-todd-english-collection/

]]> By: marijam http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/comment-page-2/#comment-274174 marijam Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:02:21 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/#comment-274174 I just bought the chef's saute pan. I bought it for one reason only, the steamer insert. I'm going to use it for only steaming and I think it will work fine for that. I wanted a steamer insert that would be large enough for asparagus spears, but didn't want to buy an asparagus steamer, too expensive! Based on the comments about the exterior paint chipping and flaking, I'll have to be sure not to put them into the dishwasher - however, they are hard anodized exterior so I'm not expecting them to chip or flake on the exterior, if the interior chips or flakes, since I'm going to use it for steaming, it would go into the water and no problems with it getting into the food. I just bought the chef’s saute pan. I bought it for one reason only, the steamer insert. I’m going to use it for only steaming and I think it will work fine for that. I wanted a steamer insert that would be large enough for asparagus spears, but didn’t want to buy an asparagus steamer, too expensive! Based on the comments about the exterior paint chipping and flaking, I’ll have to be sure not to put them into the dishwasher – however, they are hard anodized exterior so I’m not expecting them to chip or flake on the exterior, if the interior chips or flakes, since I’m going to use it for steaming, it would go into the water and no problems with it getting into the food.

]]> By: Lester Brown http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/comment-page-2/#comment-246857 Lester Brown Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:28:32 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/#comment-246857 I bought the 8 inch non stick fry pan and after a month of use it is now the stick pan. I followed all seasoning directions to the T. I am now sorry I spent a large amount of money on this product. I wish I had my money back. I bought the 8 inch non stick fry pan and after a month of use it is now the stick pan. I followed all seasoning directions to the T. I am now sorry I spent a large amount of money on this product. I wish I had my money back.

]]> By: Tina http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/comment-page-2/#comment-218072 Tina Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:08:59 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/#comment-218072 I purchase these pans and loved them the first month, so I got rid of my old ones, what a mistake. Soon after they started to stick, leaving stains which is almost imposible to take out, noticed scratches and chipping. None of these are considered to be defects, according to the company. These are excluded from the guarantee, Wonder Why? they knew the answer, because these are junk! so sorry, guess these won't be the last pans you will have to purchase. BEWARE! I read an article that when pans chip they can be dangerous since these particles are being, most probably digested with your food. This article states that a girl died because a piece of porcelain from the cookware ruptured her intestine. So why does the company not put this under the guarantee if they are so sure to make such statements? I purchase these pans and loved them the first month, so I got rid of my old ones, what a mistake. Soon after they started to stick, leaving stains which is almost imposible to take out, noticed scratches and chipping. None of these are considered to be defects, according to the company. These are excluded from the guarantee, Wonder Why? they knew the answer, because these are junk! so sorry, guess these won’t be the last pans you will have to purchase. BEWARE! I read an article that when pans chip they can be dangerous since these particles are being, most probably digested with your food. This article states that a girl died because a piece of porcelain from the cookware ruptured her intestine. So why does the company not put this under the guarantee if they are so sure to make such statements?

]]> By: Bob S http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/comment-page-2/#comment-213966 Bob S Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:17:46 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/#comment-213966 I bought a set on a great and trusted recommendation. It sucks. I seasoned as directed. The first eggs were over easy. They turned okay but then I couldn't get them out of the pan. I have seasoned and re seasoned. They do not improve. Never been in the dishwasher. Washed with warm soapy water. My recommender still likes his and doesn't understand why mine seem different. Ever heard of quality control? I have reviewed several sites and have concluded that all pans are not the same. The odds of getting the good ones are not good, especially in a multiple pan set. Mine was two pans with lids, both stick. Getting the problem resolved is not likely. I think I'll just write off my $111. I bought a set on a great and trusted recommendation. It sucks. I seasoned as directed. The first eggs were over easy. They turned okay but then I couldn’t get them out of the pan. I have seasoned and re seasoned. They do not improve. Never been in the dishwasher. Washed with warm soapy water. My recommender still likes his and doesn’t understand why mine seem different. Ever heard of quality control? I have reviewed several sites and have concluded that all pans are not the same. The odds of getting the good ones are not good, especially in a multiple pan set. Mine was two pans with lids, both stick. Getting the problem resolved is not likely. I think I’ll just write off my $111.

]]> By: Bob http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/comment-page-2/#comment-207897 Bob Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:58:33 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/#comment-207897 i just heard about GreenPan today and decided to do a little research on the product. I'm not finished with the research. Some of the comments on this site make me wonder. A number of bloggers talk about having to replace Teflon cookware after a years time? I have been using the same Teflon cookware since 1981 and except when my wife decided to cut meat in on of the skillets, have had no problems with the Teflon. I like to experiment with foods and although the end product was not always palatable, I never had problems cleaning up the mess. This is only my second set of teflon cookware since 1975. My first wife, by using to much heat, ruined the first set in 1981. Bob ps, except for ceramic and Pyrex, I never used the dishwasher to clean any pots and pans. i just heard about GreenPan today and decided to do a little research on the product. I’m not finished with the research. Some of the comments on this site make me wonder. A number of bloggers talk about having to replace Teflon cookware after a years time? I have been using the same Teflon cookware since 1981 and except when my wife decided to cut meat in on of the skillets, have had no problems with the Teflon. I like to experiment with foods and although the end product was not always palatable, I never had problems cleaning up the mess. This is only my second set of teflon cookware since 1975. My first wife, by using to much heat, ruined the first set in 1981.
Bob
ps, except for ceramic and Pyrex, I never used the dishwasher to clean any pots and pans.

]]> By: bon http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/comment-page-2/#comment-186869 bon Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:45:59 +0000 http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2007/08/06/the-new-greenpan/#comment-186869 thanks for all of the comments, especially sy. Just bought a greenpan today at target, I feel like returning it! I want to go back and get the cast iron skillet I went in there for in the first place! thanks for all of the comments, especially sy. Just bought a greenpan today at target, I feel like returning it! I want to go back and get the cast iron skillet I went in there for in the first place!

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