unless, of course, it's a "Le Creuset".

New York Times food and health writer, Marian Burros, recently retired her nonstick skillets following reports that overheated Teflon pans can release toxic gases that won't add to your dining pleasure. Being the thorough NYT reporter she is, Burros went out and tested 8 non-coated pans to see which would occupy the vacant space in her kitchen cupboard. Her favorite was the pricey Le Creuset with two more modestly-priced Lodge cast-iron skillets taking second and third prize.