Lynn 
Welcome to the “What’s cooking in my cast iron wok?” series. This is a series of recipes I make in my wok. I am new to this, so I will share the good and the bad. Hopefully, I will have more good than bad and can give you ideas on dishes to make. I will … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge cast iron baking pan review. It wasn’t too long ago that I didn’t even know they made cast iron baking pans. I wanted to know why they didn’t, so imagine my surprise when I found out they do indeed make them. Yes, Lodge makes cast iron baking pans. It weighs more … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge Silicone Hot Handle Holder Review. Hot handle holders can be very useful for protecting your hands when you need to hold on to the handle. Cast Iron handles get very hot, and you need some type of protection when grabbing them. But is a silicone handle holder the best kind to … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge Fabric Hot Handle Holders Review. When working with hot handles, you need protection. One way is by using a hot handle holder. Sure, you can use potholders, towels, or oven mitts. Anything that protects your hands from the heat will work. However, there might be some advantages to using fabric hot … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge 3.5-inch cast iron skillet review. A 3.5-inch pan is quite small, and you may be wondering what it’s good for. Believe it or not, there are several things to do with a skillet this size, and you might find it’s worth having one. Then again, you might still think it’s too … Read more
Welcome to my Cast Iron: The Ultimate Cookbook review. Do you like the idea of having a physical book with recipes specifically designed to make in your cast iron cookware? Well, that’s what you’ll find in this cookbook. My daughter bought me one for my birthday last year. And I’ve been using it ever since. … Read more
The internet is full of information on the best way to season cast iron. The problem is there is no consensus. Since seasoning is all about the oil bonding to the iron (polymerization), it might be helpful to know a few things such as, “At what temperature does oil polymerize?” If you have a basic … Read more
Are you wondering, “How do I keep bread from sticking to my cast iron?” Is it your first time baking bread? Or is it an ongoing problem, and you’re tired of it happening? It would be frustrating to make bread and have it stick to the bottom of the skillet. Plus, it makes clean-up harder. … Read more
Anyone else wondered, “Why do some people prefer vintage cast iron?” You know, the old skillets and dutch ovens made before 1957? Cast iron was individually made because there were no automated factories to mass-produce. However, manufacturers had to adjust when labor costs rose, and demand grew. Although many people will say there is no … Read more
Ever wondered, “Why are there no cast iron baking sheets?” You know that cast iron is beneficial, so why not make a baking sheet for your favorite foods you make in the oven? For example, cookies or pizza? Or roasted vegetables? Surely cast iron would do a better job than what you currently use. But, … Read more