I broke up with Teflon about 12 years ago.  Oh, it was a torrid love affair in college what with all the stir frys and omelets. But once I started reading some really scary health implications, I gave Teflon the boot.  Teflon releases a chemical named PFOA  (perfluorooctanoic acid).  There are measurable amounts of PFOA in the bloodstream of 95% of Americans.  PFOA’s have been linked to cancer, birth defects in animals and infertility.  If you want to read more about Teflon check this out.

We cook with my Granny’s cast iron or stainless steel.   That’s mostly all good until I see the pans staring back at me around 10 o’clock when I’d rather be chillin.  Enter GreenPan.  When I saw this little gem at Target, it practically had a holy glow around it.  GreenPan utilizes a new technology using a ceramic based composite to create a non-stick surface.  We’ve only had it for a month or two but so far, I’m in love.  Don’t get me wrong, the cast iron still gets its fair share of action, but this bad boy makes certain foods easy peasy.  If you want to check them out, they’re also available at Crate & Barrel and Amazon. Who’s coming over for avocado omelets and blueberry coconut milk smoothies tomorrow morning?