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So you're about to fire up the stove with your trusty nonstick skillet to make an omelet. You've probably heard a metal spatula is a no-go for a nonstick pan's coating, but what about nonstick spray?

So you’ve finally decided to upgrade your kitchen and have snagged the best pans you can afford. But you don’t want to deal with a bunch of hassle in your cooking, so you opt for the nonstick variety ...

It can seriously damage that all-important coating.

Nonstick cooking sprays have been around for more than a half-century, their longevity largely due to their convenience and the lingering legacy of the low-fat era. Most people who use cooking sprays ...