Ease of Use: Tramontina Saute Pan
The Arthritis Foundation’s Ease-of-Use Commendation recognizes products proven to make life easier for people who have arthritis and other physical limitations. These products are independently tested by experts and evaluated by people with arthritis. I have been asked to review a number of Ease-of-Use products during May, Arthritis Awareness Month in the US. My mother, who has osteoarthritis in her hands, is helping by testing some of these products, as well.
The full name of this product is called the Tramontina All Generations10”Covered Sauté Pan – Porcelain Enamel Nonstick. Which is a bit of a mouthful, but it is a very high quality product which entitles it to toot its own horn.
The details of this product according to the packaging are as follows: it has larger handles for a comfortable grip, which along with the lid fixtures have a soft-grip black silicone grip, making it easier to… erm, grip. The handle is also larger, allowing for more comfortable (again) grip. And while we are talking about handles, there is a “helper handle” on the pan for extra support when moving, serving and cleaning. The pan itself has “Teflon Platinum Nonstick” coating, making for easy cooking and cleaning. There is also a tempered glass lid, allowing you to check the contents while you’re cooking. It’s dishwasher safe and comes with a lifetime warranty.
As a piece of cookware, this is very high quality stuff. It is very well made and cooked like a dream. And my mother knows from cooking – my dad used to say she was a chef and I agree completely. My dad also used to have a frequent flight of fancy involving opening a restaurant where my mother could cook the meals and he’d wander about, chatting with guests and being the gracious host. My mother used to accept the compliment about her cooking, but shot him down in flames about the restaurant. Repeatedly
Other bloggers involved in reviewing Ease-of-Use products are Felicia Fibro, Peachy Pains and Dog in the Dorm: Life with Holden.
Good review. I love two handled pans in the kitchen but far too many of them are very heavy. The best pan I have for frying is a very light work from the Chinese market but I'd love a good flat bottomed one. Look forward to more reviews!
I, too, like 2 handled pans, especially since the ones that do the best job cooking are heavy. Still can't beat my old, garage sale cast iron fry pan…paid 50 cents for it over 30 years ago and it's still going strong!
Actually, the pan itself is not very heavy, but when you add the lid the weight can become a real problem for people with little strength in arms and hands. It does cook beautifully and the lid really helps keep the food warm.
By the way Lene. I thank you for the memories of dad. That got a laugh from me.