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Fear not, because it is still possible to identify unmarked cast-iron cookware. Specific design elements belong to each ...

“Cast-iron pans used to be made by hand,” says Mary Theisen, an enthusiast-turned-businesswoman who travels the country in search of rare and collectible cookware. In 2012, Thiesen founded a site ...

Whether you’re a well-seasoned vet or a total newbie, Saskia Kemsley has cast her net into the abyss of patinaed cookware to determine the best of the bunch. Griddle up! The Standard's ...

Harold Henry estimates he has around 2,000 pieces of Lodge cast iron cookware. The 89-year-old farmer from Hamilton, Missouri, may well be Lodge’s biggest fan. Why Lodge? He calls it art.

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The answer, often yes, comes from an unlikely source: Smithey Ironware in North Charleston, South Carolina, a company better known for its high-end line of cast-iron and carbon-steel cookware.

Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it through the dishwasher. For really stuck-on bits, a simple pantry staple will have your skillet looking better than new.

That said, some tools are easier to stow than others. Take, for example, your tried-and-true cast-iron skillet. While it may be revered for its sturdiness and great heat retention, the material ...

People / Amazon (4) If you’re in the market for sturdy cookware that won’t put a dent in your wallet, you’re in luck. Amazon’s kitchen section has secret deals on Lodge cast iron cookware ...