Comments on: The One Thing We Can’t Live Without

By: Rene

Rene — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:46:49 +0000

Not a dumb question at all. There are a lot of cheap ones coming out of China. The brands to look out for are Lodge and Le Cruset.

There’s a great brand called Griswold (we have one), but I believe they have been out of business since the 60s, and the only place you can get them are 2nd hand stores. Keep an eye out. If you see one priced cheap, grab it. They are collectors and worth $$.

By: Rene

Rene — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:45:01 +0000

Hey we want that pad thai recipe!

By: AKC

AKC — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:11:01 +0000

Its been a long while since I have had any cast iron. But with all the Cheap and expensive cookware I have purchased over the years I’m ready to go back to it!

Maybe this is a dumb question (cast iron should be cast iron), but are there and brands too look out for (good or bad)?

//AKC

By: Jacq

Jacq — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:49:18 +0000

I am a newbie to the set of cast irons I picked up from a lady in Columbus when we were camping there through Craigslist. I love doing sauteed veggies in my. I also was able to make a mean Pad Thai in it! I love mine too~

Hello from Phoenix – JacQ

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:17:22 +0000

Our Calphalon pan isn’t nearly that versatile.

Perhaps, but I’m not about to make your favorite pesto cream sauce in cast iron. Some things just need stainless steel.

Why didn’t share the recipe for your yummy orzo with fresh greens skillet dish (pictured)? Maybe because it’s always different, I guess.

By: rikki

rikki — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:50:07 +0000

I’m the cook. Unfortunately I’m the dishwasher too (don’t go there).

I would have to say bring your dishwasher.

By: Jerry Critter

Jerry Critter — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:29:41 +0000

I’ve had a cast iron skillet for over 40 years and it is better now than the day I got it..

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:09:52 +0000

And they are healthier/less toxic than non-stick! We love ours too.