Boiling Water in New Saucepan Causes Puzzling Smell

[tumor]

Yeah ! lead ! that is a good idea.At least I will be immune to the radiation from nuclear blast.

 

[Grace]

Originally Posted by tumor:
Recently scientists annonced that inhaling aluminum can cause neurological problems(alzheimer etc)

Ah, but of course! Bloody aluminium saucepans... they told me this would happen...

 

[Moonbear]

Just get all of your aluminum pans re-lined with a nice even lead coating and you won't have to worry about the aluminum anymore.

Or you can just wear them on your head. They are much more durable than aluminum foil deflector beanies, and with such a thick head covering, it's virtually impossible for the aliens to read your thoughts and steal your brain waves.

 

[imabug]

What do you think about aluminum pots and pans? I remember I cooked in one for a long time almost scraping pieces of aluminum with spoon while mixing stuff. Recently scientists annonced that inhaling aluminum can cause neurological problems(alzheimer etc)

Speculation about aluminum being a possible cause of Alzheimer's and warnings about using aluminum cookware have been around for years.

I generally stay away from aluminum cookware for other reasons.

• they don't do well when cooking with acidic foods (tomatoes etc)
• they don't particularly like being in the dishwasher
• most aluminum cookware tends to be on the thin side so foods tend to burn unless you watch the heat carefully.

I *do* like anodized aluminum cookware though. it tends to be thicker, and the anodized coating is tough, durable and keeps the aluminum in the pot, not in my food.

 

[Monique]

I have a copper pan and everytime I make tomato soup in it, it gets the shiny-polished look the copper is on the outside, but sometimes I do see the green copperoxide on it, which isn't too healthy..