cooking thread...

[Spiel]

28 minutes ago, smitty55 said:

Doug I used to use parchment paper but lately I've been seeing a lot more articles on the dangers of using it due to the silicone coating on it so I don't use it anymore. And I certainly wouldn't ever put silicone in my compost  piles. Plus I have never even ever considered using silicon bakeware due to the temps it's used at, I don't care if manufacturers say its safe. https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/unbleached-parchment-paper-health-risks/
Just found this article too. 
https://www.nontoxicforhealth.com/is-silicone-cookware-safe.html
 

Interesting and I thank you for the link smitty55. I don't use it very often (parchment that is, the roll I finished yesterday was likely several years old) but if it is lining a cookie sheet and not direct contact with the food, I would think it still has some value in the kitchen for sure.

I will however rethink my use of it when in direct contact with my food. That being said, there are far more worrisome things imo to be concerned with that can be found in our food supply. But I'm trying to reduce and or eliminate them as I learn about them.  Seed oils being a big one for me right now.  

[CrowMan]

1 hour ago, Spiel said:

Interesting and I thank you for the link smitty55. I don't use it very often (parchment that is, the roll I finished yesterday was likely several years old) but if it is lining a cookie sheet and not direct contact with the food, I would think it still has some value in the kitchen for sure.

I will however rethink my use of it when in direct contact with my food. That being said, there are far more worrisome things imo to be concerned with that can be found in our food supply. But I'm trying to reduce and or eliminate them as I learn about them.  Seed oils being a big one for me right now.  

It's certainly sometimes mystifying what's "good" vs "bad" for you as the years go by. I remember when Canola and Sunflower oils were the "healthy" choice...now maybe not so much...oils from "fruit" are now supposedly more beneficial for your well being than the ones from "seed".

Personally, I'm at the point in my life, if it tastes good..I'll eat it. My wife, on the other hand, is a little more concerned with the impact of her diet..

I opened the pantry, and we now have only two oils on hand...EVO for salads, etc and Avocado for frying, etc..

Geez....even butter isn't as terrible as it once was thought....hooray for that !