You have a cast iron pan but not a hot handle holder. Do you need one? What are cast iron handle holders anyway? Why can’t I use my oven mitt? If I decide to get one, which type would be best? Can I leave it on my pan when it’s in the oven? What if … Read more
I will be honest; I had never heard of an induction cooktop before starting this website on cast iron cooking. But I soon learned that one of the questions people ask is: Can you use cast iron on an induction cooktop? So in this article, I will tell you what I found out about induction … Read more
It is important to keep your cast iron pan seasoned, but is there only one way to do it? I have found at least five different ways. In this article, I will discuss each method and you can decide which one would work best for you. I am talking about the seasoning that you do … Read more
I own four cast iron skillets, but none of them are 6-inch. I wanted to know how I could use this size if I had one. In other words, why would someone want a 6-inch cast iron skillet? That is the question I want to answer for you in this article. I will talk about … Read more
I recently bought two Lodge cast iron skillets of the same size. Both were 10.25-inch pans, and both came pre-seasoned. One had a longer handle and was from the classic collection and the other was part of the bakeware collection. The Lodge cast iron skillet I am reviewing here is the one from the bakeware … Read more
I have had this skillet from the beginning. So I wanted to do a review on the first cast iron I ever used. It’s the pan I learned the basics on before venturing into other skillets. Unfortunately, I haven’t found the Backyard Creations skillet advertised or sold anywhere except Menards, a hardware store mainly in … Read more