Is your pan smoking when you cook? Is it creating problems, or are you just wondering if it’s okay? Some smoke when cooking in cast iron is typical, but it also might indicate that you are doing something wrong. So, let’s find out more. Why Does My Cast Iron Skillet Smoke When Cooking? There are … Read more
Have you heard about the controversy surrounding seasoning your cast iron cookware with flaxseed oil? Some people swear by flaxseed, while others tell you it’s the worst oil you can use to season your pan. So, who is right? Does flaxseed indeed give you better results, or is it based on deception, giving you a … Read more
Victoria and Marquette Castings are two cast iron cookware brands. Neither is as well-known as brands such as Lodge or Le Creuset. But that doesn’t mean it’s not worth knowing about them. There are many cast iron companies you might not know of, and it’s my goal to bring awareness to them. Both Victoria and … Read more
Would you like to know about the different cast iron companies available? The more you know what’s out there, the better your chances of getting the piece you want. There is no perfect cast iron, but many designs and qualities make a brand unique. Often cast iron manufacturers have more than just cast iron products. … Read more
Who is Field Company? They say: “We take things that used to be made well, or are simply no longer made, and then we make them again, with improvements and modification as needed, the way we believe they should be made.” In other words, Field Company makes a modern vintage cast iron pan. What are … Read more
Have you heard of Le Creuset but don’t know much about them other than they are a famous cast iron brand? They have been making enameled cast iron from the beginning but have expanded into many more products. Bright colors set them apart from their competitors and are one of the things they are well-known … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge Adjustable Tripod Review. There are several ways to cook outdoors, and having a tripod only increases those ways. So, if you like making food over a campfire and like the idea of it hanging while it’s cooking, then you’ve probably considered getting a tripod. Although there are many brands you might … Read more
Lodge makes two cast iron grills: the Sportsman Pro and the Kickoff. But you may be thinking, “Why should I get a cast iron grill?” Or “Why does it need to be Lodge?”. I mean, cast iron grills aren’t the norm, are they? And Lodge might be good at making cast iron skillets, but skillets … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge Camp Dutch Oven Lid Lifter Review. Lid lifters are good to have when you are cooking outside with a Dutch oven. Or with any cast iron cookware that you need to lift the lid while it’s hot. Some people make do with something they already have or make their own “lid … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge Sportsman Pro Grill Review. Have you heard about this hibachi-style type grill that is at home in your backyard as it is on the road? Whether you’re cooking outdoors with your family, having a few friends over, or going to a tailgate party, this grill is perfect. You can also take … Read more