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Cooking Green - Giveaway

By Daring One ⋅ March 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Today I want to share a great new idea for cooking for your family in greener way. I’m not talking about leprechauns or even organic vegetables. I’m talking about GreenPans, pans that use 50% less energy in manufacturing than other non-stick pans.

They are also the first line of cookware using a non-stick coating that’s free of toxic chemicals that can be released into your food and into the air. They can cook at temperatures up to 800F without releasing anything harmful. I find this awesome because not only do they meet my criteria for healthier cooking, but they’re also dishwasher safe, something that drives me nuts about my current non-stick cookware.

6 Piece GreenPan Cookware High-resI read about these pans in a magazine this month and was really impressed by them. My naturopath has been trying to get me to stop cooking with Teflon but I was having a hard time finding a solid alternative. At this point I think I’ve found it and as soon as I have enough budget money set aside, I’ll snag a set. It’s not that they’re expensive. In fact, they’re quite reasonably priced. I’ve just been spending too much money buying Cadbury MiniEggs lately. ‘Tis the season.

Good news for you though. This week I’m giving away one 6-piece set of cookware from the good folks at GreenPan. You can get the pans for free and keep your money to buy as many chocolate eggs as you like.

To enter this giveaway, leave a comment on this post and I’ll randomly pick a winner at midnight on Saturday night PST. Good luck and if you win I expect you to let me borrow them!

A co-founder of Seattle Mom Blogs, professional blogger Kathryn Thompson writes too much at Daring Young Mom, The Parenting Post, and anywhere else people are willing to read. She enjoys eating cheese and playing high stakes Uno with 4-year-olds. If you’re cute enough, she will probably blow on your tummy unmercifully. You can contact Kathryn by email - kathryn [at] seattlemomblogs.com.

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  1. These would be awesome and fit right in with our whole attempt at a more ‘natural’ life.

    Posted by Corrie | March 19, 2008, 11:00 pm

  2. Ooh… I love kitchenware. I’m pretty sure I should win.

    Posted by seven | March 19, 2008, 11:13 pm

  3. Me, Pick me. And you can borrow them anytime.

    Posted by Fawndear | March 19, 2008, 11:16 pm

  4. Green is the way to go!

    Posted by Alison | March 19, 2008, 11:27 pm

  5. ooooooooooh I need new pans like you wouldn’t believe… pick me! me me me!

    Posted by Lessa | March 20, 2008, 12:51 am

  6. I’ll de-lurk for a chance to win!

    Posted by Allee | March 20, 2008, 4:36 am

  7. Green is the best color for living! These look and sound great. Hope I win! :)

    Posted by picturefool | March 20, 2008, 4:37 am

  8. I’d love to replace my set of Teflon coated pots and pans with these!

    Posted by divrchk | March 20, 2008, 4:52 am

  9. This is so awesome! Count me in! :)

    Posted by Jessica | March 20, 2008, 5:16 am

  10. It would be awesome to win these. Pick me! Pick me!

    Posted by circusmama | March 20, 2008, 5:19 am

  11. Wow I am in love. I hate noxious chemicals in my cooking… but can’y bring myself to give up “no stick” for “much stick” just in case. SO THIS IS PERFECT! Me happy, food happy, my boys happy for many healthy years to come. Please pick me!

    Posted by Vanessa | March 20, 2008, 5:22 am

  12. Ack! I would love this! My pots & pans are on their last legs, I believe.

    Posted by sarahcool | March 20, 2008, 5:26 am

  13. My ‘green year’ would not be complete without these. Thank you for alerting us to their existance! :) Even if I don’t win - and I *REALLY* think I should - I might look into buying some!

    Posted by Melissa | March 20, 2008, 5:36 am

  14. Oh I want these so bad! I will win and then take over the world… well maybe just the win thing :)

    Posted by slawebb | March 20, 2008, 5:42 am

  15. Wow how I could use those- and they are super cute too! Please Pick me!!!

    Posted by priscilla | March 20, 2008, 5:44 am

  16. Me, me, me!!!! :)

    Posted by Marie-Soleil | March 20, 2008, 5:44 am

  17. These sound like a great alternative to teflon, I’ve just been waiting for the opportunity to get my current pans outta here. I’m currently transitioning my household’s diet and cleaning practices to a more natural and healthy one and these would be a great addition to keeping the chemicals away from my kids. Hope I win. : )

    Posted by Laura | March 20, 2008, 5:51 am

  18. So you’re telling me that I’ve been poisoning my family all these years?!? Well, then, I’m going to need a set of these pans.

    Posted by Jen | March 20, 2008, 5:54 am

  19. OOOohhh I would love some new pans!!! Please pick me!

    Posted by Alex | March 20, 2008, 5:57 am

  20. Anyone who wants to give out free pans is fine by me. I’m such a sucker for these give aways. Maybe someday! :)

    Posted by Mary | March 20, 2008, 6:06 am

  21. Wow. I’ve never heard of these… but I am seriously addicted to my non-stick pans. This would make me so much more comfortable about using them!

    But darn that ol’ random number generator - they never seem to pick numbers like 5!

    Posted by lifeasamama | March 20, 2008, 6:14 am

  22. I’m entering because I love cookware, however if I won, would give them to my mother-in-law. She suffered through, and is now cancer free sometime back, and is very leary of any chemicals. She now buys all organic food, and cooks with very little spray oil, etc. to help keep her cancer risk down.

    I really would love to give her this gift!

    Posted by Liz | March 20, 2008, 6:26 am

  23. OH OH PICK ME!! I would love to replace my T-foul stuff

    Posted by Heather | March 20, 2008, 6:36 am

  24. I’m already in the market for new pans - these are great!

    Posted by Melanie | March 20, 2008, 6:37 am

  25. Love the idea of green, dishwasher safe pans!

    Posted by Lesley | March 20, 2008, 6:54 am

  26. As part of a big family, the ability to put these into the dishwasher would be tremendously great!

    Posted by Autumn | March 20, 2008, 7:08 am

  27. OOOH. Nice pans!

    Posted by Becky | March 20, 2008, 7:14 am

  28. Ok. So I’ve known you since you were a small time blogger and now I can say that I knew you when. Now you’re a big time blogger and I can say to people, “I know Kathryn! I knew her when!” Remember our trip to Walmart when to our horror we found out Walmart was resurrecting leggings?

    All this to say..pick me or I’ll release those pictures you asked me never to show anyone. ((wink wink))

    :)

    Posted by Beth | March 20, 2008, 7:18 am

  29. exactly what I need for my first apartment; planning on making it ‘green’!

    Posted by Samantha P | March 20, 2008, 7:18 am

  30. I can always use new cookware!

    Posted by Therese | March 20, 2008, 7:23 am

  31. I would LOVE this. My husband is truly the cook at our house so he would love it, too. Our cookware we got 11 years ago when we got married is starting to lose the lining stuff…hmmm is there a technical name for that? Any way, I’m sure it’s not good for us. Sigh.

    Posted by Jamie | March 20, 2008, 7:24 am

  32. i would be interested in trying this out - we don’t use teflon coated cookware because of the potential danger, but this sounds interesting!!!

    Posted by carrie | March 20, 2008, 7:26 am

  33. me! me! (see my hand raised?) I would like these. Actually my husband would like them more…

    Posted by allysha | March 20, 2008, 7:28 am

  34. I am currently using pans that I can see the teflon peeling up and seasoning our food. I need new pans - it is nice to know about this new company.

    Posted by Jolene | March 20, 2008, 7:30 am

  35. Oooh!

    Posted by Sara | March 20, 2008, 7:31 am

  36. WOW! Green and dishwasher safe! Awesome!

    Posted by Alyssa | March 20, 2008, 7:31 am

  37. I think these look great! I have been writing a green living series and think I might add these to my next entry. I may have to go hunt one or two up. Thanks for the info!

    Posted by Courtney | March 20, 2008, 7:34 am

  38. Green cookware is something I’d honestly never given much thought to, but those sound awesome!

    Posted by Heidi | March 20, 2008, 7:34 am

  39. Yeah!! I’m in!

    Posted by Jen | March 20, 2008, 7:37 am

  40. What great pans! Mine is starting to chip away too…I’m ready for new pans!

    Posted by katie | March 20, 2008, 7:38 am

  41. My husband has been bugging me to get nice pans like this forever! I’d love to win these!

    Posted by Tricia Ulberg | March 20, 2008, 7:40 am

  42. I’m not sure if out of state people can join up here, but if so, I would sure love these pans!

    Posted by Melissa | March 20, 2008, 7:44 am

  43. Ooohhh, those are wonderful. I’ve been trying to find a good set of pans to replace my own as well.

    Posted by Jo | March 20, 2008, 7:44 am

  44. Those look real nice. Can I have them, PLEASE???

    Posted by Kiren | March 20, 2008, 7:45 am

  45. I’d love to try cooking green :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!

    Posted by Cheryl Free | March 20, 2008, 7:47 am

  46. I’ve never heard of these kinds of pans before. They look awesome. Pick me!

    Posted by Mary O | March 20, 2008, 7:48 am

  47. Pick me! Pick me! I havn’t had a set of new pots and pans ever — everything I own is a hand me down. These look perfect.

    Posted by reshmi | March 20, 2008, 7:50 am

  48. I just have to say thanks for introducing me to quinoa, I could cook up a ton of the tasty stuff in new “green” cookware!

    Posted by Elizabeth | March 20, 2008, 7:53 am

  49. I’m thrilled to learn about these pans. I threw out all my old nonstick cookware when I heard about them releasing toxic chemicals into food, but I miss them like crazy.

    Posted by Vicki | March 20, 2008, 8:04 am

  50. Yipppeeeee!!! The handle fell off my sauce pan just last night.

    Posted by Gift of Green | March 20, 2008, 8:05 am

  51. Oh, wow, those would be awesome!

    Posted by Keryn | March 20, 2008, 8:10 am

  52. These pans are exciting. We don’t use nonstick pans currently but I hate washing our pans. This would help my family’s goal at healthier eating.

    Posted by Erin | March 20, 2008, 8:15 am

  53. I could definitely stand to replace my nonstick pans! Please… please pick me!!!

    Posted by twinmommy12345 | March 20, 2008, 8:15 am

  54. Oh, be still, my beating heart! You can totally borrow them if I win. The UPS (wo)man will have to help me out, that’s all.

    Posted by mhuff | March 20, 2008, 8:17 am

  55. Finally, a pan that’s not going to kill off a pet bird with toxins. It’s to the point where they have to be in separate room, with separate ventilation just to cook a meal!

    Posted by Michelle | March 20, 2008, 8:18 am

  56. Randomly select? I’m not sure if I can trust you on that….If you need any help “randomly selecting”, just let me know :)

    Posted by Nancy | March 20, 2008, 8:19 am

  57. This is a great product! They would be a fantastic addition to my kitchen!

    Posted by Megan | March 20, 2008, 8:19 am

  58. Bring on the extra chocolate eggs with the saved money from a free set of pots! I’m totally all into that.

    Posted by Lani ~ The Wooden Porch | March 20, 2008, 8:20 am

  59. oh exciting!!

    Posted by supermama | March 20, 2008, 8:25 am

  60. These would be great for my family!

    Posted by Amanda | March 20, 2008, 8:29 am

  61. Neat. I just might give up buying my chocolate for a week… maybe.

    Posted by Erin Marie | March 20, 2008, 8:31 am

  62. Ooh ooh ooh!! Pick me, pick me!! And if you don’t then I’ll have to return my new duvet cover and buy them myself… don’t you feel sorry for me?!? :)

    Posted by Misty | March 20, 2008, 8:34 am

  63. I could really use a pick-me-up right now and I can’t think of anything that would float my personal boat more than new cookware.

    Posted by mimi | March 20, 2008, 8:36 am

  64. I am in desperate need of some new cookware!

    Posted by An Ordinary Mom | March 20, 2008, 8:36 am

  65. Maybe this would motivate me to cook more instead of pulling out another Kids Cuisine.

    Posted by Amy | March 20, 2008, 8:44 am

  66. I didn’t even know these existed. What a great idea and a great giveaway!!!

    Posted by Torey | March 20, 2008, 8:53 am

  67. Pick me and I’ll let you borrow them AND throw in a bag of mini-eggs! (They are only $2 at Albertsons this week and I think there is a printable coupon for $1.50 off three… really, how could I pass on a deal like that?) :)

    Posted by Keri-Ann | March 20, 2008, 8:53 am

  68. Hi. I’m here. I’ve even been trying to go to just using glass bottled fruit, as well. I’ve wondered about those non stick pans for a while now. Hmmm. Well, I’m glad you found a better alternative. If I don’t win, I may just break out my cast iron! Oh wait, I’ve got a glass top stove–d’oough. :) Love ya. :)

    Posted by Pam in Utah | March 20, 2008, 8:56 am

  69. I feel the winning vibes…

    Posted by Lori | March 20, 2008, 9:01 am

  70. Me, me, me. Please.

    Posted by Carmen | March 20, 2008, 9:02 am

  71. I just started reading your blog and this contest sounds like enough fun to de-lurk fairly quickly!

    Posted by Sarah | March 20, 2008, 9:04 am

  72. I’m in! I’m dying to try them!

    Posted by Kateastrophe | March 20, 2008, 9:05 am

  73. I’m in!

    Posted by Heidi | March 20, 2008, 9:06 am

  74. Hopefully I win. I am in dire need of cookware that will lay flay on my stove top. The stuff I have now is practically round at the bottom.

    Pick me.

    Pick me!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by Mrs. F | March 20, 2008, 9:06 am

  75. I love the idea of not having toxins in my meals…what a novel concept.
    Thanks Kathryn for bringing these pans to my attention, even if I dont win I may have to go buy some!

    Posted by Jason | March 20, 2008, 9:09 am

  76. I love GREEN! I would like “green” pans.
    At my last family reunion my sister offered to help cook dinner. She used a metal spatula and scratched up my brand new big teflon pan. I was pretty mad/sad. But I couldn’t yell at her because I knew she didn’t know she was hurting the pan…She was being so sweet to offer help. So, I just took deep breathes, a step back and reminded myself that it was ONLY a pan and she was my very kind and helpful sister.
    Now that’s a stinking long comment. I could have just said “yeah, I want that!” oh well.

    Posted by Kristy | March 20, 2008, 9:09 am

  77. Pick me! Pick me!!! I could use some new pans. And getting “green” ones would be fantastic!

    Posted by Kathy | March 20, 2008, 9:18 am

  78. is it bad when the stuff on the bottom starts to change color and flake off?! these sound wonderful!

    Posted by Shanna | March 20, 2008, 9:18 am

  79. Wow, dishwasher safe and better for the environment? Great.

    Posted by Louisa | March 20, 2008, 9:21 am

  80. please, oh please pick me!!

    Posted by abby | March 20, 2008, 9:23 am

  81. Thanks! I’ve never heard of these but definitely will be looking into. Please count me in the giveaway too! ~ :)

    Posted by Tisa | March 20, 2008, 9:27 am

  82. Me me me me me me me …. MEEEEE!!!

    Those look fabulous!!

    Posted by DaMomma | March 20, 2008, 9:29 am

  83. OH how cool! I’d love to cook GREEN!!
    Thanks!

    Posted by Katrina | March 20, 2008, 9:31 am

  84. Ooohh! I’ve been wanting to replace my cookware. These would be fab! :)

    Posted by ElleBee | March 20, 2008, 9:38 am

  85. I would love this!!!!

    Posted by Dana | March 20, 2008, 9:39 am

  86. Oh I would sooo love to win those! I’ve been eyeing them on HSN and they look so fabulous. My nonstick pans are getting pretty shabby, which I don’t think is very healthy. :-)

    Posted by Christine @ Serenity How? | March 20, 2008, 9:45 am

  87. I would to have the set! My current set can’t go in the dishwasher either :(. And these look so cool!

    Posted by terrah | March 20, 2008, 9:51 am

  88. Ooooh these look wonderful! The dishwasher safe part is the best (that and the not poisoning myself).

    Posted by Meredith | March 20, 2008, 9:56 am

  89. I feel like a winner…. I feel like a winner…. I feel like a winner….

    Posted by Stephanie | March 20, 2008, 10:02 am

  90. I would love to win these! I would even love to share with you, but since I live on the other side of the country, that wouldn’t be practical. Will you still pick me? Please?!?

    Posted by Katharine | March 20, 2008, 10:02 am

  91. pick me pick me pick me pick me……

    Posted by janet | March 20, 2008, 10:03 am

  92. I suspect we’ve been eating some Teflon pepper at my house recently, judging by the scrapes and flaked off bits on my current pans. Except for my one new awesome non-stick pan, but it isn’t dishwasher safe, and it probably isn’t toxin-free or at all green either.

    Posted by kadusey | March 20, 2008, 10:08 am

  93. pick me

    Posted by feener | March 20, 2008, 10:13 am

  94. Gotta give the green……toooooo ME!! pretty pretty princess please?! stacy

    Posted by Stacy Woods | March 20, 2008, 10:17 am

  95. I’ve been wanting new pans ever since we were married. These would be perfect!! Congrats to whomever wins them, because I’m sure it won’t be me. But I might as well try, no?

    Posted by Paul P | March 20, 2008, 10:19 am

  96. I totally need some new cookware as my husband loaned ours to a neighbor who needed to borrow some for “a few days” because she was moving and had packed all hers. Then she left town and took all our pots with her.

    No good deed ever goes unpunished.

    Posted by NG | March 20, 2008, 10:21 am

  97. What a great post. I have been worried about teflon but had no idea that pans like this existed. I can’t wait to give them a try!

    Posted by Amy | March 20, 2008, 10:23 am

  98. My husband would be so happy if we won this. Seriously.

    Posted by Isabel | March 20, 2008, 10:24 am

  99. Wow, what a great idea! A fabulous way to start going green…baby steps….

    Posted by Niki | March 20, 2008, 10:25 am

  100. Those pans look awesome! Please put my name in the hat!

    Posted by Holly | March 20, 2008, 10:26 am

  101. I hope you don’t think me lame for delurking to enter, but if you were to randomly pick me, I would be forever grateful!!!!!

    Posted by Keri | March 20, 2008, 10:27 am

  102. I need new pans!

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