Comments for Cast Iron Chatter

Comment on Camp Cooking, Dutch-Style by Dan

Dan — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:04:09 +0000

I love my cast iron. I have two pieces of stainless, no non-stick and 11 cast iron Dutch Ovens, frying pans, griddles for the kitchen and camping. They’re great to use inside your grill while barbecuing. The one in the picture looks great, I need one.

Comment on All-Season Grilling Solution by Shaunna

Shaunna — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:26:42 +0000

I live in Alaska and understand what you are saying about grilling in the winter! Not fun! I do utilize the Foreman Grill for my grilling needs. I just bought a grill pan and will have to remember to give it a try this winter. Thanks for the tip!

Comment on Camp Cooking, Dutch-Style by Shaunna

Shaunna — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:14:51 +0000

How would you use this dutch oven outside? Can it be placed over coals or fire? I know the dutch ovens with legs can stand on their own over fire and some dutch ovens have a compartment in the bottom for hot coals. However they work, they really are a great, long lasting tool for outdoor use! Especially Alaskan camping!

Comment on Baking Pan Basics by Chris Kelley

Chris Kelley — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:27:51 +0000

I could not agree more that cast iron cookware has the best surface for all cooking needs, baking included, but it does take a little work to get that great seasoned non-stick surface. Most of the time even when a pan comes pre-seasoned from the factory (unless it’s enameled cast iron) the cooking surface will still need some seasoning work before it has that great non-stick quality. If you want to read up on the best way to season a cast iron cooking surface fee free to check out the “other resources” section on my site at http://www.castironcollection.com. You will see a link to http://gnowfglins.com/2010/03/12/how-to-season-cast-iron/#comment-29150, click on that link to find the best solution to properly seasoning your cast iron cookware surface.

Comment on You Won’t Worry About Uneven Heating With Cast Iron by Thomas Stone

Thomas Stone — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:59:59 +0000

I enjoyed browsing your website as I am an avid cast iron user/collector. I was surprised to see you prefer Old Mountain cast iron as it is made in China. I was glad, when clicking on the link, the site I was taken to is promoting Lodge, which is made in the USA and is a higher quality product, in my opinion. That being said, I still prefer the old cast iron with the polished surface. Still a great web site! Keep up the good work and long live cast iron cookware!

Comment on Useful Kitchen Appliances by Donna

Donna — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:59:28 +0000

Got one of those from one of those sites collecting [url=http://kitchenafair.com/]kitchenware deals[/url] and it was a great bargain. Albeit a bit used, it still is pretty.

Comment on Fireside Desserts by HealthJunkie

HealthJunkie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:02:18 +0000

This looks delicious. I love my Dutch oven because I can cook ANYTHING in it.

Comment on Basic is Best: Cooking Well With Cast Iron by castironguru

castironguru — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:26:50 +0000

You definitely can use it. You probably inherited a treasure. If the surface of the pans look to be in good shape, there is no reason to re-season. Just clean the cookware with hot water and mild dish soap. Then dry thoroughly and rub it with a little vegetable oil on a paper towel.

Comment on Basic is Best: Cooking Well With Cast Iron by Lorie

Lorie — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:01:52 +0000

I inherited some cookware from my grandfather. It’s in good shape, not rusted or damaged. It hasn’t been used for years. Can I still use it? Should it be re-seasoned?

Comment on Cookware Guaranteed to Last! by castironguru

castironguru — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:12:40 +0000

Dear Tobi,
Old Mountain Cookware is made in China. Lodge cookware (except for the enameled cookware) is made in the USA. Wagner cookware is also made in the USA. Griswald cookware is no longer being manufactured, but there are collectible pieces available on the market. Olvida cookware uses cast iron cookware imported from China, but then impregnates the cast iron base with a nickel compound. The nickel compound is formulated and plated on to the cast iron in the USA. The nickel plating completely covers and is absorbed into the cast iron base and creates the cooking surface. Therefore, for all practical purposes, you could say that Olvida cookware is also made in the USA.