Blog: Cast Iron Basics and Discussions

At C&CB, we season all of our cast iron pieces ...

Why Cast & Clara Bell Uses Beef Tallow to Season Every Pan At Cast & Clara Bell, we believe restoring and seasoning cast iron cookware is an art β€” and...

At C&CB, we season all of our cast iron pieces ...

Why Cast & Clara Bell Uses Beef Tallow to Season Every Pan At Cast & Clara Bell, we believe restoring and seasoning cast iron cookware is an art β€” and...

"Flatness": Why is flatness important in choos...

How "flat" a cast iron piece sits on your stove top is important when choosing your cast iron cookware.Β  A perfectly flat piece is nice to have, but you may...

"Flatness": Why is flatness important in choos...

How "flat" a cast iron piece sits on your stove top is important when choosing your cast iron cookware.Β  A perfectly flat piece is nice to have, but you may...

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?

Should I clean my cast iron with soap and water?Β  ABSOLUTELY!Β  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?Β  ABSOLUTELY!Β  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 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.Β  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.Β  Cast iron follows the laws of...

Restoring cast iron pieces: Bringing history ba...

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