T-fal 12-Piece Thermo-spot Cookware Review and #CookingPlanit T-fal Giveaway

***I was provided with a set of T-fal cookware to use and review, a set to give away, as well as the full version of the #CookingPlanit iPad / iPhone app to use and review. All opinions are 100% my own.***

By now I’m sure you’re aware of the Cooking Planit T-fal Giveaway I’m hosting. I mean, how can you not, since I’ve teased you about it, posted about it, and have even confessed my love for #CookingPlanit in my review. 

Now I want to boast about these incredible pans. I was thrilled when I received my set in the mail. For starters, they are gorgeous! Just look at these beautiful red handles!

The first thing I did, after giving them a quick hand-wash, was to read the Use & Care Instructions. 

The first thing I made with my new pans was scrambled eggs. I know, pretty simple to make, but it was breakfast time and I figured I may as well get to using them. The Thermo-spot {you know, that red dot right in the middle of the pan?} turns from ‘red with words’ to a solid red circle. That’s how you know when the pan is just the right temperature. This is when you would add your oil or butter {none of that non-stick spray stuff!}. I made my eggs as usual, and they were perfect! No problems with over-cooking, no soaking up the butter {thanks to the pan letting me know it was the right temp}, and no sticking to the pan! Not to mention clean-up was a breeze.

I have also used my pans for taco meat, cooking burger patties, frying lots of bacon, boiling pasta, making Spicy Peach Pork, and a whole host of other things. Basically, I have been using my T-fal pans exclusively. Sorry, old pans, I just like these better!

I have yet to use them in the oven, but you can be sure that will be happening soon!


Here are the main things you should know:

• Pans are dishwasher safe, but hand-washing is recommended.
• After the initial washing, you need to ‘season’ the non-stick pans. To do this, simply heat them on low heat for 30 seconds. Next, add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and rub over the entire surface with a paper towel. Repeat this every 10 uses, or if you accidentally overheat the pan.
• The cookware is oven safe to 450* {NO broiler!} 
• Non-stick sprays are not needed, in fact, they can create an invisible buildup that will affect the pan’s non-stick properties.
• The saute pans are scratch resistant, just take caution when using metal utensils

Key Benefits:

• Non-stick interior and advanced metal safe coating guarantees durable non-stick performance for extra heavy use and fast, easy clean-up
• The stainless steel base provides superior heat distribution and eliminates hot spots
• Thermo-spot technology indicated when the pan is perfectly preheated by changing from the pattern spot to solid red, to seal in flavor and avoid soaking in oil before cooking
• Ergonomically designed handles for comfortable gripping and glass lids for easy cooking
• Brushed stainless steel interior and polished stainless steel exterior provide a contemporary design that will look like new even after years of cooking
• T-fal was the first to market cookware to make the cook’s life easier with non-stick technology, and remains the industry leader with new innovations on cookware and appliances

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