ChrisP Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 This may be a stupid question, but I thought I'd ask it anyway! BF has a very nice (and expensive) non stick casserole-type pot, but the base of it has had some scratching happen to it...the joys of student houses! My question is; it is possible to re-cover the non stick part with something, or should it just be replaced? (I guess it's probably a no, but thought it'd be worth asking!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I don't have any non-stick pans anymore. I've got through so many and it's my opinion that non-stick coating reduces the life of an otherwise sturdy pan. I used to worry that bits of it would end up in the food I was cooking, I'm sure I have fed non-stick coating to my kids in the past. They're pretty tough so maybe it was not a bad thing! I find things don't stick that much. If I have a disaster I gently cook it off with water and then wipe some cooking oil over the pan surface, leave it on and then just wipe with kitchen towel before cooking with it again. This even works with the wok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I have had a couple of non stick pans that have lasted for years, which they will provided they are treated properly. I really rate them,especially for students who might still be learning how to cook,rather than cooking instinctively. Both are from John Lewis & come with a long guarantee,which I did use when part of one pan broke - they gave me another one with no fuss at all.Both are over 6 years old & as robust as ever,with no sign of wear to the non stick surface at all. I don't think that non stick can be recovered once it is badly damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Do you have a web link Cinnamon? I'm looking for some new pans as my old one is falling apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 No,but they are the ones with the red dot on the handle,that lets you know when the pan is hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Got myself an Ikea 365+ pan (with lid) for £20, riveted handles, good weight, should last a while (I hope) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
