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Toxin-Free Living: Cookware/Bakeware Recs
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items As a crunchy mom trying to live the toxin-free lifestyle, I prefer to only use toxin-free cookware or at least very low-tox. It's one of my non-negotiables! Here's a list of cookware that I personally use and trust!
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Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Cast Iron
Glass
Carbon Steel
Clay
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is a great option if you can't afford ceramic or care for the upkeep of cast iron. With stainless steel you want to know how many layers you have between your food and the aluminum core. Also look for 18/0, 18/8, 18/10 or 304 stainles...
Stainless Steel is the most popular non-toxic alternative in kitchens today. But there are still some very important things to know about them. Here's a wonderful short article that explains what to look for when shopping for Stainless Steel Cookware...
The Skinny on Stainless Steel - Toxin-Free Guide
Even though I'm trying to go back to the roots of how things were done, sometimes we still need the convenience as a busy working mom of 3. This InstantPot gets many uses from hard boiling eggs to more! I love that it's stainless steel for a cleaner ...
Instant Pot Duo Plus 6-Quart 9-in-1 Cooker
I love love love my stainless steel cookie sheets! Not only am I helping my family to live a more toxin-free lifestyle and knowing my foods I'm baking don't have toxins leaching into them from my bakeware, but they are such great quality too!
Wildone Stainless Steel Baking Sheet Set of 3
We use a lot of stainless steel in our kitchen as a more affordable toxin-free living option. Most thing they aren't non-stick without a coating, but you can absolutely make stainless steel non-stick! Look up the water droplet test!
Viking Contemporary 3-Ply 10-Piece Cookware
Trying to live the toxin-free lifestyle on a budget? These stainless steel fit that description!!
Mueller 17-Piece Ultra-Clad Pro Stainless Steel Set
Not all stainless steel from Cuisinart is toxin-free. Some have coatings to make them non-stick. We had to do research and reach out to the brand for more info and found these ones as a safe option. You can make them non-stick without any coating by ...
17-Pc Chef's Classic Stainless Cookware Set
My favorite new cookie sheets! I use them all the time. Well made, high quality and love that they're 18/0 stainless steel. As a crunchy mom, I'm always on the look out for budget-friendly items that also fit my toxin-free lifestyle.
TeamFar 20x14 Inch Half Sheet Baking Pan
Crunchy moms still like making muffins and cupcakes! This is a wonderful stainless steel option for a toxin-free living on a budget lifestyle!
TeamFar 12-Cup Stainless Steel Muffin Pan
Fully equip your kitchen with a huge selection of shapes and sizes! 5-ply and FULLY CLAD! Lifetime warranty. And MADE IN THE USA! You can't beat this set! Everything you need and Non-Toxic.
Eater x Heritage Steel 16 Piece Complete Kitchen Set | stainless steel | made in the USA
3 of my most popular used sizes as far as frying pans go. 5-ply and FULLY CLAD! Lifetime warranty. And MADE IN THE USA! You can't beat this set! Everything you need and Non-Toxic.
Eater x Heritage Steel 3 Piece Fry Pan Set | MADE IN THE USA
5-ply Full Clad stainless steel cooking set. This non-toxic cookware has everything you need. If you're looking for a more affordable, non-toxic set - this is the one to get! You'll love it as much as I do, I'm sure!
LEGEND COOKWARE 12-Pc 5-Ply Stainless Set
The most affordble non-toxix large stainless steel cooking set you're going to find - and with the Ninja name! This set works beautifully and looks beautiful!
Ninja EverClad 12-Pc Stainless Steel Set
10 piece stainless steel pots and pans from Viking. These are gorgeous! And evenly cooks. I'm in love! Plus they're a perfect alternative for those of us trying to live a more toxin-free lifestyle!
Viking 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Ceramic
When choosing ceramic cookware and bake ware, I prefer pure ceramic. Definitely not when they are covering an aluminum core or use toxic-coatings. It's also ok if they cover cast iron. Also, third-party testing is so important as some ceramic can con... This is why I truly love the Xtrema brand - they're the only ones I know of with real testing results that are actually clean!
Pure ceramic cookware is a great option that's naturally non-stick and low tox. As a crunchy mama, I look for safe, clean, toxin-free or lox tox cookware to use for my family. I also prefer when they are third-party lab tested and willing to show tho...
Xtrema Pure Ceramic Cookware
As a crunchy mom, I love it when items are third party tested AND they don't hide those test results from you! 100% ceramic is way better for you than one coated over aluminum. This is a win!
100% Ceramic Skillets & Sauté Pans
Hands down the best cake pans! I've been truly loving these Xtrema square cake pans! And they're truly toxin-free, so perfect for us holistic living folks!
8.5-Inch Square Ceramic Cake Pan
As a toxin-free living family, a wok was a must-have - but make it clean! Xtrema is our only verified non-toxic ceramic cookware because they have been third-party tested and proven to not contain lead or other harmful toxins.
Versa Wok - 11-Inch - Xtrema Pure Ceramic Cookware
Ok, I'll be honest….I don't know if I like this because of what it's used for or because it's just so cute! Cute, functional, non-toxic…perfection!
Mini Skillet - 5-Inch Signature Skillet | Xtrema Pure Ceramic Cookware
The 3 main skillets we didn't know we needed. Love Xtrema also for their warranty - anything happens to it and they will replace it!
3-Piece Signature Skillet Set - Xtrema Pure Ceramic Cookware
The perfect dutch oven for baking sourdough in! Naturally stick resistant, even heating, non-toxic….what's not to love as a sourdough baker?
7.5-Quart Ceramic Oval Dutch Oven
Need a larger dutch oven for more than just sourdough? And make it non-toxic? Well, I just found it and it's amazing!
10.5-Quart Round Dutch Oven | Xtrema Pure Ceramic Cookware
I don't know why but I just feel like these are the cutest saucepans, ever! lol. Stick resistant, non-toxic…they're just perfect for this crunchy mom kitchen!
Traditions Saucepan Set - Xtrema Pure Ceramic Cookware
As an avid baker, who's also a crunchy mom, it was important to me to find baking dishes that were VERIFIED non-toxic, stick resistant and beautiful. These Xtrema baking dishes are perfect!
Ceramic Baking Pan Bundle | Bakeware | Xtrema
Non-toxic and stick resistant muffin pans with a replacement guarantee? Yes, please! Love baking muffins and large cupcakes in these!
6-Cup Ceramic Muffin Pan | Xtrema
Non-toxic baker's dream! Everything you need to get your basic baking dishes swapped out. Love this set and how quality they feel!
Baker's Bundle - Bakeware - Xtrema Pure Ceramic Cookware
Perfect for making hot dogs and hamburgers inside. Or use to grill up some veggies on the grill outside! We use this one so often!
Ceramic Grill Pan | Non-Toxic, Metal-Free | Xtrema
Cast Iron
Cast iron is my #1 choice in cookware and bake ware! They do take a bit more work to maintain. But it's well worth it. You do need to make sure they don't come pre-seasoned, otherwise you need to strip them and re-season yourself.
Though Lodge comes seasoned, I still mostly prefer cast iron pans, pots and Dutch ovens. Lodge is a brand that's been around for awhile and so I personally love them! I do prefer seasoning my cast iron myself usually.
Dutch Ovens
I use this double Dutch oven from Lodge for baking sourdough! I love how it can be used as a pan or Dutch Oven and how it can be used upside down. Makes it so easy to bake my sourdough bread in!
5 Quart Cast Iron Double Dutch Oven
It is SO hard to find a toxin-free option when looking for a Pullman bread pan! This is a cast iron. I can't see its third-party lab testing results. But since I need a Pullman pan and refuse to use aluminum as a crunchy mom, this is one I want to tr...
Navaris Cast Iron Bread Loaf Pan w/ Lid
Looking for a non-toxic alternative for a tortilla press? Look no further! This cast iron one is crunchy mom approved! Basically anything from this brand is good!
Victoria 8-Inch Tortilla Press, HD Spherrous Iron
This cast iron skillet is crunchy mom approved! And it's on the more affordable side as far as toxin-free cookware is concerned. Basically anything from this brand is good, too!
12-Inch Skillet, SIGNATURE Gold | cast iron
This cast iron dutch oven is perfect for baking your sourdough in! Among other things as well :-) But it's toxin-free living approved!
6-Quart Dutch Oven with Lid, SIGNATURE Gold | cast iron
Lodge Cast Iron Skillets are a must-have in my crunchy kitchen. They are the best as being non-stick, without any coatings other than the clean ways I use to season mine. I would never go with out one of these skillets!
Skillets - Lodge Cast Iron
Glass
Glass is another perfect alternative when looking for toxin-free, non-toxic cookware and bakeware! However, be careful of some glass coming from China being traced with lead. So look for third-party testing results. Also make sure you're noting if th...
Glass is my favorite type of casserole dishes and this one makes it easy to also bring to a potluck since it also has a lid!
Glass Casserole Dish 1 Quart with Lid & Handles
Anchor Hocking is my FAVORITE glass brand for baking. So of course I am loving these glass baking dishes. I use them for casseroles, cakes and even for storing leftovers!
Anchor Hocking Glass Baking Dishes 2pc Set
Glass cookie sheets are amazing! I didn't originally know this was a thing. Why didn't I know this sooner? If you're looking to swap out your toxic non-stick cookie sheets to a cleaner alternative, you've got to give these a try!
Pyrex Cook & Care Glass Tray 25 x 20cm
Carbon Steel
Carbon steel is a real metal usually safe from toxic elements. However, you will want to make sure there's no added coatings on them and they're third-party tested. The ones I list here pass that test!
A combination of the best qualities of Stainless Clad and cast iron, this Carbon Steel is engineered to perform at extreme temperatures—making it the perfect material for high-heat pizza firing.
Made In Carbon Steel Pizza Pan | 12.6"
As an Asian family, I cannot go with my Wok! Love that I found a non-toxic alternative for my family! This Carbon Steel is perfect
3-Piece Carbon Steel Frying Pan and Wok Set
Clay
Clay is another natural alternative for cookware and bakeware. If it's pure clay with no added coatings, then it's usually pretty safe. I still prefer seeing third-party testing for extra pre-caution. The ones I list here are crunchy mom approved!
Clay is another wonderful alternative for clean cookware. This pot is perfect for stews, soups and the like!
Non-Toxic Clay Cookware & Bakeware | The Flami Pot
A non-toxic alternative for casseroles, slow cookers and crockpots.
The Claypot: Pot & Lid Set
The HEALTHIEST cookware/bakeware around! 100% Non-Toxic, Healthy & Green Ends Here: Stop Nutritional Loss & Toxic Leaching. This griddle has so many uses. But don't forget to check out ALL of their items, because it's the cleanest store on th...
Miriam’s Large Griddle Pan - 12″ | Toxin-free Clay