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Thrifting for the Kitchen

We love thrifting&mdash we could end the post right then and there. We try to go thrifting every weekend and if we don't make it, it's just that much more exciting when we get to go again. We've c...

Cast Iron Cookware: Enameled or Bare
Store Guide

Shopping Guide To: Cast iron skillets, kettles, and enamel Dutch ovens Marketplace Link: Cookware & Tools This month, we've been focusing on basic kitchen skills and tools, including cast iron....

How To Clean a Cast Iron Skillet
Home Hacks

Instructions for cast iron skillet cleaning often include a lot of don'ts: don't use soap, don't use steel wool, don't put it in the dishwasher. It's almost enough to scare one off from cast iron co...

How To Season a Cast Iron Skillet
Home Hacks

Properly maintained, a cast iron skillet can last a lifetime. We've covered the science and method of cast iron seasoning before, but we thought we'd revisit this essential technique for anyone who'...

How Exactly Do You Wipe Out a Hot Skillet?
Good Questions

Q: I'm all but brand new to cooking so this may be a rookie question. Since I got married I've been working with my husband's cast-iron skillet more and more. I love it! Several of my favorite reci...

What Are The Best Alternatives to Nonstick Cookware?
Good Questions

Q: I'm looking for help in selecting new cookware. My Teflon set is 8 years old and flaking, and I'd like to get pots and pans without Teflon coating, as I'm concerned about the health risks associate...

All You Need on Vacation is a Cast-Iron Skillet
The New York Times 8.5.09

And, despite the charming photo above, we mean one cast-iron skillet. That's the opinion of writer Jhumpa Lahiri (author of Interpreter of Maladies and The Namesake), who gets nostalgic about vacation...

Food Science: The Seasoning on Cast Iron Cookware

We've been cooking with a cast iron skillet for years now and we absolutely love it. We take care to clean it properly and are religious about keeping it seasoned. But in all these years, we've always...