The only thing better than a good cast iron pan is a good cast titanium one. They work at least as well, which is in part down to the rather poor heat conduction of both metals, and they're a damn sight lighter!

More expensive in the UK, although I have seen ones in Canada for silly money.

Really good teflon is certainly excellent, but it inevitably begins to flake off eventually, no matter how carefully you treat it. Wooden implements are the best on teflon.

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