On Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:59:34 -0500, Susan > wrote:

>> They are good for frying eggs. They are OK for a few other things, but not
>> really needed. Not allowing them in the house is a bit extreme, IMO, but
>> hey, its your house.

Have to admit, I use a lot of CI, but keep a Wearever 8" nonstick
skillet for frittatas. Looks like Silverstone.
>>
>IMO, eggs fried in them are disgusting. Butter is much better. They
>also emit fumes that I don't want near my house.

Curious, that. I know that Teflon and Teflon II were capable of
emitting toxic (to canaries and budgies) fumes if overheated, but
have never heard of that problem with the newer finishes.

Alex