Comments for Cast Iron Chatter

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.

Comment on Cookware Guaranteed to Last! by cooking food in cast iron

cooking food in cast iron — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:49:19 +0000

A great investment for the future is Cast iron cookware, and often it doesn’t cost much more than other kinds of cookware.Several companies are producing a new and stylish products for cooking range. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Nothing Beats Bacon by castironguru

castironguru — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:48:42 +0000

A bacon press not only keeps the bacon from curling, it also presses out the excess fat. This makes the bacon less greasy and helps it cook up nice and crispy.

Comment on Nothing Beats Bacon by Martial Arts Mom

Martial Arts Mom — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:49:42 +0000

I am not asking this trying to sound like a smart alec. I am new to cast iron cooking and have made bacon in my skillets and do not find that it curls up much. So, why, if not to keep it flat, would you want to use a bacon press on bacon? I know it’s useful for panini’s and things like that but just wanted to know it’s original intent.

Comment on Cookware Guaranteed to Last! by Tobi

Tobi — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:24:16 +0000

is old mountain cast iron cookware/bakeware made in the us? If not,is Lodge the only manufacturer that makes their cast iron products in the USA?

Comment on Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins by 6axes

6axes — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:51:17 +0000

My Great Aunt used to make pumpkin muffins that were to die for. Unfortunately she died before I got her recipe. I have been looking for a recipe that is close to hers for awhile now. This one sounds very close to what I remember. I can’t wait to try it.