The holiday season is upon us, which means many of us will soon be baking and cooking up a storm with our families! And I don't know about you, but I've been working hard these past few years to improve the materials I cook with in my kitchen. For one, non-stick is mostly out and so is plastic. Now I say "mostly" because I like to balance these goals with reality, but I do think the 80/20 rule is a great goal when it comes to these sorts of things.
So today, I'm excited to partner with our sponsor, MightyNest, to share some of the materials that you'll now find a lot of in my kitchen. They definitely know their stuff when it comes to smart choices - all their products are free from known toxic ingredients such as BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead, melamine, formaldehyde, flame retardants, parabens and more. So while many of us are here because we're concerned about what foods we're cooking - let's be sure we don't overlook what tools we're using to prepare, serve and store all that wholesome goodness as well!
Cast Iron
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Stainless Steel
Bamboo
Glass
Ceramic
Bee's Wrap (Bonus!)
Stacy says
Like another commenter, I have a cast iron dutch oven still in the box as a gift from over two years ago that I have yet to use. Just not confident using cast iron. However, I also have two ceramic items that I use frequently--a frying pan and griddle. I would love more.
Nancy says
About 2 years ago I converted (most) plastic storage containers to glass.I do have a pizza stone as well as a baker that I use often - love them. I've got a cast iron dutch oven on my list!
Naomi Sutton says
I have stainless cookware and cast iron.No glass containers yet. No bees wax I will look for that on my next shopping trip.
Robin at OurOwnFlavor says
We love our dutch ovens! We have two that are similar to le creuset (but cheaper... We got them second hand at estate sales). We also have two of the usual black cast iron, one is mine and one is my husband's. I'm so persnickety about how mine is cared for that we can't share! :)
Dawna says
I love my cast iron and glass containers :-) I've seen the waxed cloth before and think that it sounds very interesting!
kaylynn levene says
Those look like some great products!! I would lovr to try them!
Reinele says
I hate to admit this but the only item I have is the cast iron dutch oven and that's only because it was a present. I would LOVE to be able to get some of the others!
Danielle says
How cool thank you!
Laurie says
Thank you! I did not know about the Bee's Wrap product.
Catherine H says
I am batting a zero. I do have two pizza stones but they are not ceramic... Need to make some changes :)
Kristen says
Is dark metal bakeware safe like stainless steel? I know not to use non-stick, am curious about the dark metal pans I have. Thanks for another great and informational post!
Jessica F says
I only have 1 thing, glass containers :(
hope to win but if not I will slowly begin making this changes. Thanks!
Samantha R says
Love my dutch oven! I use glass baking dishes too...that's about it.
Kim says
I have been wanting to change out non stick, but wasn't sure what was safest. Does this include the Hard-Anodized or just teflon??
Never heard of the Bees wax! Looks great!
Lara says
Awesome post! We use most of that already, but I'd never heard of the Bee's Wrap! That's exciting!!!
Odd question though, what is the carrot that is in the pictures with your daughter? It's really neat looking! :D
Sandi says
I think that's just a purple carrot.
Sandy says
I use everything except the bees wrap... Never heard of it actually! My Dutch oven is my favorite tho... I use it at least three times a week!
Brianna says
I have a couple of items on the list! I switched from nonstick pots and pans to stainless steel and I love them! My favorite is my s
Lisa says
Interesting since not long ago you were encouraging readers to use silicone muffin liners.
Hershey says
Is the cast iron dutch oven coated on the inside and if so, with what? I'm definitely putting one on my Christmas list.
Cynthia Grush says
Love the article on Healthy Cookware. Little by little I am making changes and already see results. Thank you!
Cory says
I want a dutch oven!!
Lesley says
This was such a good reminder! I thought of the cooking utensils immediately with the stainless steel, but totally forgot about the muffin pan. Most of the cookware we have started as hand-me-downs. It is just not part of the budget unless we ask for things for birthdays or Christmas. But I do like my cast iron! Since we live in Minnesota and already have snow, we have been talking about a dutch oven, it works on the stove or open fire if we loose power again this year.
Pam says
I have had my stainless steel cookware for 32 years. It is durable. I can cook anything in it. I I love it. Despite all the fads, I have never felt there has been a reason to change.
Mary Hicks says
How does this dutch oven compare to LeCreusart?
Siree says
I love my pancake cast iron pan.i use it to make personal pizza for my little one.
Bethany says
I love my cast iron for searing steak and then putting it directly into the oven. I'm hoping to get a cast iron Dutch oven someday. We have very little glass items because I'm not a dainty cook, so they are no longer with us. ;)
Stacy says
Neat items and giveaway!!! Would love a dutch oven, and the bees wax is news to me :)
My favorite materials to use in the kitchen is a nutmylk bag, great for getting smoothies and super smooth!
Amanda Bednar says
Love this!!!
Rindy says
I have been getting rid of my non-stick. But was not sure what the best replacement was. Thank You.
Dana says
I have some of these items such as the pots and pans and have eliminated most of the plastic food storage items, but not all. I hadn't thought about the backing sheets and muffin tins. Now I know what to put on my Christmas list.
Charlene Ross says
I love my cast iron skillets and baking stones. I use both almost every day. I am also a big fan of glass containers for storage. I'm trying hard (on a very limited budget) to replace as many of our plastic containers as possible with glass. (I've had some good luck at yard sales!)
What a fantastic prize - especially the donation to the school. LOVE that!
KB says
I've been using all of these materials for many years, except for the Bee's Wrap. I have to try these!! What a great idea!
Julie says
Glass and stainless steel!
Tina Lincoln says
We use all except the last one. That is new to me. Interesting.
Stacy Kaylor says
I have the cast iron Dutch oven and a brasier. They are the most used things in my kitchen. I have stainless steel pots and pans, but I've never though to invest in the baking pans like I do for the everyday meal cooking dishes. The bees wrap really has me curious. I hate plastic wrap and would love to switch it with something more user friendly.
Rachel says
love our cast iron. Need to add stainless steel muffin tin to our collection
Wendy says
Definitely need to make these changes to my kitchen. Never thought about all that was mentioned until your article. Thanks for educating us.
Beth says
I have some of each, good and bad. Makes me think about doing a good Fall clean out of the kitchen.
Ange says
I my stainless steel pots and pans but never thought of a cookie sheet or muffin tin. stainless steel is so easy to clean!! I love them! I do have a cast iron frying pan however they are not recommended for use on the glass or ceramic stove tops. I really want to get some glass containers for leftovers and such. just haven't had the money to do so. never heard of bees wrap before. interesting.
Leah says
I was just wondering what we should do about the school we entered in order to enter the giveaway. I am homeschooling my kids this year, but that wasn't an option, so I just put in the school that they were going to last year. Is there something I should change? Can the money go toward our homeschool? If it doesn't make a difference, I know the school the kids were going to was wonderful, and I would not mind at all if the money went toward the school I entered. On a less confusing note, I hope I win!! I just read 100 days of real food, and me and my husband are in the process of switching over to all REAL food and organic when we can. We have 6 children, and only one income, so this has been a challenge (especially b/c the kids are not used to having more vegetables than rice/bread etc.). But we're doing it! This would be such a wonderful little push in the right direction. :)