Cast Iron Basics for Beginners

Is cast iron non-stick?  Why is my food sticking?

Is cast iron non-stick? Why is my food sticking?

Good article talking about how to properly cook with cast iron to prevent food sticking. Helpful tips include keeping temperature below high, to use a good quality oil, and to...

Is cast iron non-stick? Why is my food sticking?

Good article talking about how to properly cook with cast iron to prevent food sticking. Helpful tips include keeping temperature below high, to use a good quality oil, and to...

Cleaning cast iron:  To Soap or Not To Soap?

Cleaning cast iron: To Soap or Not To Soap?

Should I clean my cast iron with soap and water?  ABSOLUTELY!  Why would we use soap to clean everything in our lives to keep ourselves neat and tidy, but yet...

Cleaning cast iron: To Soap or Not To Soap?

Should I clean my cast iron with soap and water?  ABSOLUTELY!  Why would we use soap to clean everything in our lives to keep ourselves neat and tidy, but yet...

What makes some cast iron pieces so expensive versus others?

What makes some cast iron pieces so expensive v...

This article talks about the current prices for restored cast iron and why certain pieces have a much higher, or much less price tag.  Cast iron follows the laws of...

What makes some cast iron pieces so expensive v...

This article talks about the current prices for restored cast iron and why certain pieces have a much higher, or much less price tag.  Cast iron follows the laws of...

Restoring cast iron pieces: Bringing history back to life

Restoring cast iron pieces: Bringing history ba...

"Restoring cast iron can be broken down into three phases:  Stripping, seasoning and long term care.  Prior to stripping down pieces, you would be shocked at how some of them look versus...

Restoring cast iron pieces: Bringing history ba...

"Restoring cast iron can be broken down into three phases:  Stripping, seasoning and long term care.  Prior to stripping down pieces, you would be shocked at how some of them look versus...

Martin Stove and Range #3 skillet

"Where do I begin???" Choosing the best first s...

Beginner collector / cook questions: When we began using vintage cast iron pieces we had so many questions to ask.  And correspondingly, we had so many questions that we KNEW...

"Where do I begin???" Choosing the best first s...

Beginner collector / cook questions: When we began using vintage cast iron pieces we had so many questions to ask.  And correspondingly, we had so many questions that we KNEW...

Cast Iron Q&A Blog

Cast Iron Q&A Blog

Welcome to our Blog!  We are asked lots of great and diverse questions that pertain to restored American cast iron.  These can range from basic restoration principles to the history...

Cast Iron Q&A Blog

Welcome to our Blog!  We are asked lots of great and diverse questions that pertain to restored American cast iron.  These can range from basic restoration principles to the history...