The Green Pan - A MomGadget Review
While I’m not exactly sure I’m totally convinced of the whole ‘global warming’ scare just yet, I am always interested in ways to help improve the planet and the future of my children. Mama’s not always going to be around to take care of them, so I’m laying the ground work now.
What I love most is when a product surfaces that is environmentally safe and doesn’t include me getting overly dirty. Composting! Need I say more?
I love to cook nice healthy meals for my family - and while grandmas iron skillet rocks for things like cornbread - there’s an awful lot of elbow grease that goes into cleaning that puppy.
I remember when Teflon came out and my mom getting so excited at the thought of never scrubbing a pan again. No, you didn’t have to scrub it, because the Teflon bubbled up and pealed right out - along with your meal. I’d hate to imagine the amount of Teflon I’ve eatin in my lifetime.
Not my kids! No siree! I’ve been introduced to the Green Pan. This pan is SO cool! If you’ve never stopped channel surfing on the Green Pan infomericial, DO! I’m telling you, it’s all real!
I know, I KNOW, infomercials suck and the ONLY reason I stopped and actually watched one was because I heard Green Pan just before the click of the remote.
This cookware Rocks! GreenPan is first cookware to use Thermolon non-stick coating. The GreenPan line of cookware is ceramic based and doesn’t contain any PTFE - the chemical found in traditional degradable coating, or eco-hazzard chemical PFOA. Designed to be the last cookware you buy and the super non-stick release works up to a sizzling 850 degrees - that’s over 4 1/2 times the heat of a McDonalds coffee.
The thing I like most is I can throw anything in, and skip the oil - the same oil that you can never really figure out what’s healthiest and what’s not. Because NOTHING sticks. No more butters, fats or oils - just healthier meals for your entire family.
Have you ever seen the pans or the stovetop left behind by a teen that’s just learning to cook?
Believe me, I LOVE this cookware!
Less time in the kitchen means more time with my family!
The actual retail value of GreenPan Gourmet Set is $529.75 - BUT it’s I found it available through HSN for $139.90.
Here’s another great idea to add to your Christmas shopping list!
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Todd English should be ashamed of himself for endorsing this product. They are the worst “non-stick” cookware I have ever used. I followed GreenPans instructions to the letter as to ’seasoning’ and caring for them but it didn’t make any difference at all. I never even took these pans near the temperatures they say they will stand.
Do yourself a favor and don’t waste your money on GreenPans. You will find better nonstick cookware in the discount aisle of any grocery store. Yeah..they are that bad.
The pans aren’t all they’re hyped up to be-actuallly they’re terrible, however it’s probably better than teflon. I’m going back to the real steel. Also The reviewer of the pan should stick to what she knows-which doesn’t sound like much. The reviewer, Gayla, chooses to start off by saying that she’s sitting on the fence about global warming. If you’re so concerned about the welfare of your children, as you state, then maybe you should err on the side of caution instead of ingnoring the abundance of facts from people who study it and not petrolium companies who have vested interests. Yes, the news and future prognosis for climate change do seem dire (all th more reason) but that’s no reason to bury your head in the sand you stupid nimrod-actually you should do humanity a favor and dig a large hole in the sand and bury your whole self sooner rather than later so people who want to make a positive change in the world will have a better chance, thanks.
-ed
I purchased a Green Pan from Target, was absolutely thrilled for the first few weeks. I could use little or no oil, egg would just slide off and it caramelized onions perfectly. Then even with a little Grape seed oil (not spay) it began to stick. Now the finish is scratching and i can promise I have only used teflon utensils on the pan. This has all evolved within one month, I want to get my money back as this pan is not going to last. Would never waste my money again, cast ion is my only healthy answer.
Bought one small pan at Target for over $30. Followed all instructions before using it the first time. After 1 month no matter what food or oil etc. I used everything sticks no matter what. Even the oil burns on and cannot remove the stain. These pans SUCK.
I COULD NOT BELIEVE I GOT SUCKERED AGAIN! this great piece of shit is a total waste of money! It looked impressive on the AFC add so i went to landmark makati and bought a pan and a caserole, i was impressed at first use and then after that everything i cook sticks on it! Then i found out this is another product of Home Shoppine Network, Great! the network for D grade products! and reading Gayla’s review to this pieace of CRAP is just infuriating! she knows that this product is a piece of shit but still she went on writing good review. Shame on you! And you should consult your conscience!
The Green Pan is dreadful. You can’t even flip a fried egg, because it sticks so badly that the yolk runs all over the pan. And then it sticks too. For the first three weeks, they were great pans. We followed all instructons. And now we are really disgusted with them. What a complete rip-off! One good thing: all the stuck-on food washes off easily. The oil stains never come out, but the food does. But if it didn’t stick so badly in the first place, it wouldn’t have to clean up so well! DO NOT waste your money. I wouldn’t even GIVE these to anyone.
When my husband and I found these pans on an incredible sale at a store that was closing, we were thrilled. We bought both the sauce pan and frying pan sets. For the first month or so we were thrilled. You could cook in the pans and then basically wipe them clean. Then suddenly the pans started to stick and stick horribly. We have had the pans for about 6 months and we HATE them. The fry pans are absolute crap. The sauce pans aren’t bad but then boiling water doesn’t require much technology. Do not waste your money on these pans, they are not worth the cardboard they are packed in.
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.
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Waste of money and time, use the old fashion cast iron pans, they are non stick and las a lot longer, I wish I had saved my money! If I ever get a chance to go to one of Todd English’s restaurant I will make sure they know he endorsed garbage! I wonder how many pans it took them to find some that actually worked on camera the way they were supposed to work…lol
I was SO excited when I got the box and opened them up.. beautiful pans. Just gorgeous. I showed all my friends, my mom..
Worked flawlessly for the first month then slowly started sticking more and more. Suddenly everything I cooked in it, ANYTHING.. would burn and stick. Even on medium heat. And STAIN. The beautiful grey coating became covered with burnt on yellow and brown.
Now its impossible to clean, completely stained… and I got rid of all my old cookwear after the 3rd week because I loved them so much.
I want my money back. I’m going back to old school cast iron. Seasoned they are as non-stick as anything and a breeze to clean.
Green Pan is a SHAM.
Fry some bologna at high heat and watch it burn on the sides and will
not wipe off as they show you. I tried everything and it wouldn’t come
off. Still used the pans but then yesterday after cooking scrambled eggs
that somehow left a yellow coating on pan similar to the burned on stuff
I got mad and brought out some baking soda and a brush and it ALL cleaned
right off. Hope I haven’t hurt the pan, but I couldn’t believe that
just frying bologna would leave the sides burned. I know, I know, I
shouldn’t be eating bologna, but boy, do I love that sometimes.
This pan simply does not work as advertised.
My mom gave me these pans as a housewarming present a few years ago. I haven’t had the heart to throw them out yet, but they are TERRIBLE! For the first couple of weeks they were nonstick. I was careful about cooking temperatures, utensils, and even handwashing. (I don’t even hand wash clothes!) They are stained and everything sticks to them. How this company has been allowed to continue to peddle these as ‘nonstick’ pan is unbelieveable!
First I also checked Greenpan in Target, but they were too light weight for me. I bought 2 heavy Greenpans here in Crate Chicago about 1 year ago. Apparently they have a lot of different ranges available. When I read the comments here, I assume that HSN is only selling the cheaper, less quality items. That’s probably why I am not an HSN shopper…
Anyway, after 1 year my frypans are holding up great. They still function PERFECT and fry and sear like no other pan. I have to say, I do not put them in the dishwasher, I never do with cookware.
I purchased 2 Greenpans after deciding it was time to get rid of the Teflon in my kitchen. Seriously, the poor reviews that are posted are the honest ones. I feel cheated for having purchased this cookware. The first time I used it I was quite pleased. Its non-stick performance wasn’t the best and I had to scrub it a little to remove a few stains but in just the space of just a few repeated uses, it got worse and worse. The Thermolon coating also chips off - no abuse necessary. Greenpan sticks, stains and it is hard to clean.
very, very, very, very bad cookware. what a rip-off. everything sticks. and as far as your comments about using cooking oil, one of the big HSN hypes about this pan is that you DON’T NEED TO USE ANY COOKING OIL. whatever…….
Like everyone else the pans worked for a month or so. Now I need a grenade to get them clean. This is so sad.
Disappointed, Debra
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About the only thing that doesn’t stick to the pan is water - oh, and oil, which is what I’m trying to avoid using. Seriously, this pan has not worked as advertised since the first day I used it. It is actually worse for the environmetn because now I have to buy 2 pans to get the job done!
There must be some way to stop the sale of these pans, or to at least warn people before they buy them. Maybe a morning news show or something. I agree with all of the negative comments and had the same experiences. We are poverty level income and spent what is a lot for us to buy what we thought was good quality. A month after purchase we had to purchase a different pan because Green pan failed so miserably. A year later we still have the Green pan we purchased in case we find the avenue to advertise to everyone the proof of why not to buy. Whenever I look at it or see the endless shows selling pan after pan I just want to scream. Very expensive lesson for us.
Beware of the rivets on Green Pans. After more than a year of using an 8″ Green Pan frying pan, the rivet cap on the inside of the pan exploded off while sauteeing leeks. It hurled across the kitchen missing the head of a guest and a window more than 8 feet away from the stove top! I’m waiting for a reply from the place of purchase. Be careful!
My husband got me a set of green pans for my birthday, and I like them so much that I got my daughter and daughter-in-law some pans for gifts. I followed all the directions (hand-wash, season before using) but now the large fry pan sticks with some things, such as eggs. I feel misled, and I would like to return the pans.
Does anyone know if this is possible after a year?
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I thought it must have been be I was always reading positvie reviews on these pans on the HSN web site. I have to tell you all DON’T BUY THEM
at first they were good then everything started to stick … I hAVE NO DISHWASHER… I DONT USE ANYTHING BUT SOAPY WATER TO WASH THEM.. so I then thought i would have to season them every so often so i did that every 3 or 4th time i used them… same result GARBGE
It’s a shame there are so many bad reviews for this cookware. So called ‘green’ pans are relatively new to the market and like anything, they will take a bit of work to get right. I think over time they will develope into something worth owning but at this stage it’s not looking good.
I’ve been using these pans for a year. I can’t believe all the bad reviews. I have seen so many good ones and I wonder what could cause the disparity? These are the best pans I have ever cooked with. They head food evenly, cook food evenly, and are a breeze to clean. If you are really following the instructions “to the T” you should not be having all the problems commented on here.
Obviously I meant “heat” not “head” in the previous comment, but we all know that some people read posts, see any spelling errors, and then use them to attack the commenter, totally missing the point of the post.
Just found an 8″ Greenpan at Salvation Army thrift store for $2, for its metal handle to use with wood-gas stove experimenting. After lots of soaking and elbow grease managed to remove carbon deposits. Looks as though someone just got behind on scrubbing but continued to use it. What is left is uneven brown staining over a light grey. More soaking and increasingly aggressive scrubbing. From soaking with vinegar to plastic scrubbies with soap, to Soft Scrub, to 3M pads, to Ajax bleaching abrasive powder, to industrial floor stripping pad with GoJo handcleaner with pumice. It IS possible to see the grey under the brown stains. But it’s not worth it, and bright aluminum is beginning to show through. Won’t be showing my find to the wife. My advice: get the heaviest aluminum pan you can find with anodized coating. Have one from a hotel/restaurant supply 20 years ago, perfect for that super-hot searing.
I love your website, Gayla, and am grateful for all of the comments here. I, like many people, would also think the seal of approval would stand for something. Back when I was a kid (that was awhile back) the seal usually meant the item went through rigorous testing, and that seal was not honored until it passed. I guess times have changed.
This is why I am so grateful to others who aren’t afraid to share in their (unfortunate) experiences so that others may not have to face the same fate. My nonstick cookware is coming to an end, too, and so I was wondering what else was available that may be better when I come to replace them.
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Wonder why those of you who purchased from HSN don’t report this to the customer reviews section. Maybe if more people spoke up HSN would have to trash it. I got the frying pan set but didn’t open it until recently and find it OK, but eggs did stick. I ordered a different set but just might return as I don’t want to wait 3-4 months and find it becoming non-stick. I really just want a stove top grill that isn’t too big –for 1-2 steaks. Have the Command Performance stainless steel and really love it but wanted something nonstick.
Went to Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval page and see that if any product they give their seal of approval to is defective they will refund the purchase price. All of you who are really dissatisfied with the green pans might check into it. Even if you don’t get your money back the fact that so many may be asking for refunds might prompt them to revisit their review and retest the products. I’m sure they will want to know why and not everyone could have misused the product. Here is the link but you can find it under Kitchen and cookware. Then maybe each of you can ask them if they sell their approval which I’m sure will piss them off. HSN is right their on their page for who has their approval. The link is: http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-testing/seal-holders/about-good-housekeeping-seal.
I have been cooking for 35 years and this is the worst pan I’ve ever used. The non-stick surface is wonderful for about a month, and then everything sticks. I have a frying pan with egg residue welded to the bottom that will not come off with any amount of soaking. Even with gentle use, the interior and exterior coatings are chipped and scratched. HSN directs complaints to Ingenious Designs. I have left several messages with no response.
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. I bought a set from HSN an then I got a couple pieces to add to it, I have 10 to 15 pieces. I have used one pan to do all my frying after a few months everything sticks to it I have about three to four hundred dollars in this junk the pan will not come clean on the inside or out side. I called ingenious designs just to get push off so I called HSN were I got it from to be told they would not do anything after 30 days stay away from this mess no good.