[miatapaul]

I have to side with todayinhealth, Teflon and all of the non sticks are toxic. The chemicals have been shown to leach into the food at normal cooking temperatures. I don't have the time or desire to dig up the research. Though there is the new "green" nonstick, I think it is trying to solve a problem that does not exist. There are only 2 things I own that have non stick surfaces, my bread maker and the waffle iron as neither are available without. I won't be taking either on board anyway. It is especially important for any pirates to not have have any non stick as it will kill your parrot! And all good pirates have parrots!

As for cookware I am very partial to All Clad. I like there LTD and the copper bottom the best. I may look into the nesting pots and pans but will also have at least my LTD omelet pan, and a good cast iron pan. I have never had issues with the LTD sticking even with eggs. A little oil on a hot pan works wonders. It is also important to not scratch the stainless as that is often the source of sticking. I polish out any scratches and use Barkeepers friend on them often to keep them shiny and slick. The only thing my X and I fought over was the cookware. She had only ever had Wall-mart and used cookware and got addicted to mine. One other thing I am wondering if will work on board is a double burner cast iron griddle/grill? Will that work on most 3 burner stoves? That thing is great for breakfast. -eggs and pancakes for the whole dock, no problem!

Even though I am leaving my parrot on land, as I don't think they would do well in the Northeast winter, I still know I will have a Teflon free galley. I have to agree with most of what T37 said. I also went to culinary school and was in the business for many years, though I got out around 1999. Now what am I going to do with all my knives??? And my stand mixer??? At last count I had at lest 4 10 inch chefs knives. Guess it is time to give them to my daughters so I will have good knives when I cook at there places! Now I just need to get a boat and sell a lot of kitchen stuff.