by Stacy | Jul 3, 2023 | Cast Iron
Your cast iron cookware has just been freshly restored and looks so much better – that’s great! So now what? You might find yourself feeling a little nervous about using or washing your newly restored cast iron because you don’t want to “mess...
by Stacy | Mar 15, 2023 | Camping Recipes
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas are so quick and easy to prepare in a cast iron skillet over the campfire, on a camping stove, or on the stovetop at home. Packed with zesty buffalo chicken and melty cheese, these quesadillas make a simple yet flavorful camping meal....
by Stacy | Feb 20, 2023 | Cast Iron
This is another one of those topics that draws conflicting advice from the cast iron community: Can you boil water or simmer soups and stews in cast iron? Some people claim they use their cast iron pans or dutch ovens for simmering and boiling all the time without any...
by Stacy | Feb 2, 2023 | Cast Iron
With more people opting for sleek, stylish ceramic glass cooktops, I often hear the question, “Can you use cast iron on a glass-top stove?” Many people are unsure whether it’s safe to put heavy cast iron skillets and dutch ovens on a glass cooktop....
by Stacy | Jan 24, 2023 | Camping Recipes
This easy and delicious crustless pizza chicken lets you customize all of your favorite pizza toppings over a tender layer of seasoned chicken breast. The recipe is so quick to prepare and cook whether you’re at home or camping! It’s naturally gluten-free,...
by Stacy | Jan 19, 2023 | Cast Iron
Have you ever grabbed your cast iron pan to cook a meal and noticed something…funky? Maybe a lingering odor reminiscent of last week’s fried fish, or a metallic, garlicky smell? Ew. That’s certainly not appetizing. You washed the skillet and oiled it...
by Stacy | Jan 10, 2023 | Cast Iron
It’s one of the most frequently searched questions on the internet – “Can you wash cast iron with soap?” Conflicting advice from several reputable sources makes it hard to know if using soap on cast iron cookware really is okay or not. As...
by Stacy | Jan 7, 2023 | Cast Iron
Did you get a new cast iron skillet for the holidays? I got a few new pieces and I’m so excited to start cooking with them! But this begs the question, Do you have to season a new cast iron skillet first, or can you just use it right out of the box? You can use...
by Stacy | Nov 9, 2022 | Cast Iron
Is it safe to use metal utensils on cast iron, or will they damage your pan? This question has been a topic of debate among cast iron users for some time. Some people say using metal utensils on cast iron scratches the seasoning and should be avoided. Others claim to...
by Stacy | Nov 7, 2022 | Cast Iron
Do you have a piece of dirty, rusty, or crusty cast iron cookware you’re trying to strip and restore? Then you’ve probably come across the suggestion to clean your cast iron in a self-cleaning oven. While this method sounds easy and requires minimal...
