Is Teflon Safe?

I used to swear by Teflon. I loved the non-stickiness of it. But, after reading that it may release toxic substances, I switched back to stainless steel and cast iron. Teflon (also known as PTFE for polytetrafluoroethylene) was invented at Kinetic Chemicals in 1938 by Roy Plunkett. Roy was actually trying to make a new refrigerant when he actually came up with Teflon. It was French engineer Marc Gregiore who first used Teflon to coat a pan. By 1961, “The Happy Pan,” the first Teflon coated frying pan, hit the market. While I love the fact that nothing sticks to … Continue reading

Home and Garden: Clocks

There are many different types of clocks for the home and even for the yard or garden. Not only are they functional but many are also quite stylish as well. Some are even used as art pieces as well as time pieces. Alarm Clocks Alarm clocks are generally more functional than stylish although there are some cute ones available, including those decorated with trademark characters for kids. When it comes to function look for electric clocks that also have battery back up. This feature is especially handy if you live in an area that is prone to power outages during … Continue reading