Skenzer <> wrote in message >. ..
> Is there a rule of thumb as to when it is safe to use metal vs.
> plastic or rubber utensils on what types of pans and skillets? I've
> been told never to use metal utensils on non-stick pans, is this
> always the case? or does it depend on the quality of non stick pan you
> use?

better safe than sorry - use the plastic. I doubt if there's a
nonstick out there that an take my husband's poking with a knife to
test potatoes.

Get one of those Rubbermaid rubber spatulas - advertised as good up to
500 degrees and I tend to believe this. Worth the price. (about 10-12
dollars, IIRC)

I keep my wood and metal tools in one caddy, the plastic types in
another.