4 Ways to Gift a Skillet
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better Christmas gift than a cast-iron skillet. But this present comes with one caveat—it can be challenging to...
How To Fix Your Cracked Cast Iron
Help! My favorite skillet has developed a crack. Can it be fixed?
—Jeremy B., South Carolina
THE SOLUTION:
A cracked skillet can still be used for what...
Respect Your Grill Pan
Think grill pans are a nightmare to clean? Maybe it's time to rethink the way you use them.
By: Jeffrey B. Rogers
Rain or shine, sleet or...
How to Fix Your Rusty Cast Iron
After Hurricane Harvey’s flood waters receded, my cast-iron cookware was covered in rust. Is it a total loss?
—Amy F., Texas
THE SOLUTION:
A little surface rust...
A Cast Iron Q&A with Jeff Rogers
Jeff Rogers is a cast-iron enthusiast who lives outside Atlanta, Georgia. Here are a few dos and don'ts from the Culinary Fanatic himself.
What do...
How Do You Clean Your Cast Iron?
When it comes to caring for our beloved heirlooms, everyone has their own special techniques, passed down from adamant grandmothers. We quizzed Facebook (via...
How To Fix Gunky Cast Iron
I picked up some vintage iron at an estate sale, but they’re encrusted with burnt-on gunk. How can I remove it?
—Paul C., Tennessee
If you...
Cleaning Best Practices
When it comes to cleaning cast iron, there is one commandment: Respect the finish. Hot water is the best tool, combined with a gentle...
Tips for Respecting and Protecting Your Favorite Heirlooms
DO:
Use it often
The more you use your beloved cast-iron skillets, the more seasoned their finishes become. Be sure to clean your pans as soon...
5 Things You Should Know About FINEX Cookware
Since it burst onto the scene in 2013, FINEX Cast Iron Cookware Co. has made a name for itself with a truly unique, modern...