How Can I Identify Vintage Cast Iron? – Here’s 5 Ways

Perhaps you have started collecting vintage cast iron, and you have questions. Or maybe you already have a piece, and you want to know more about it and if it is indeed vintage. Even if you simply want to buy an antique skillet for personal use, you may want to see what you’re getting. Collector … Read more

Why Does My New Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Have an Unfinished Spot?

Do you have a new cast iron skillet with an unfinished spot that looks like it wasn’t seasoned? I do. Apparently, it happens. Fortunately, your pan isn’t defective, and the spot is perfectly safe. But, what is it? Let’s find out. Why Does My New Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Have an Unfinished Spot? Many cast … Read more

What Size Cast Iron Skillet Should I Get? – 5 Pans to Consider

Who’s asking, “What size cast iron skillet should I get?” Cast Iron is a great way to cook, but you want to make sure you have the right size for your needs. Lodge skillets come in a variety of sizes ranging from 3.5-inch to 15-inch. Today, we will look at five of the most popular … Read more

ThermoPro TP03 Meat Thermometer Review

For most of my adult married life, I didn’t own a meat thermometer. I generally cooked using a recipe and just went by what it said. If we cooked on the grill, we usually guessed. Maybe it wasn’t the best way to cook meat, but I didn’t know. However, after I started cooking in cast … Read more

What Can I Use Instead of Paper Towels on My Cast Iron Pans? – 3 Ideas to Consider

Someone was recently complaining about how many paper towels they used taking care of their cast iron pans. A paper towel to clean out any leftover grease, another for drying, and one to add a thin layer of oil before storing. That was three paper towels every time they used their cast iron pan. They … Read more

Lodge Blacklock 10.25-inch Cast Iron Skillet Review

Welcome to my Lodge Blacklock 10.25-inch cast iron skillet review. Maybe you already own Lodge cast iron, but you have one of their classic pans. Or perhaps you are new to cast iron and looking for the best skillet to get started. Both the classic and Blacklock are great skillets, but Blacklock is a step … Read more

Why Consider Lodge Blacklock Cast Iron? – 5 Questions to Ask

You’ve most likely heard of Lodge Cast Iron. It’s the most well-known manufacturer for its quality cast iron and affordability. However, several new cast iron companies have begun in recent years. Many of them focus on making cast iron the way it was made in the past. They aren’t trying to compete with Lodge; they … Read more