Cast iron cookware will last a lifetime – if it is properly cared for. Wash a cast iron pan in hot soapy water and the next food cooked or fried in the pan will taste like soap. Wash a cast iron pan with plain hot water and a scratch pad and the wonderful nonstick seasoned ...
Vintage Cast Iron Trivets seem to be the latest rage in all of the home décor stores. I come across reproduction Vintage Cast Iron Trivets at Crate and Barrel, William Sonoma, and Pottery Barn all of the time. This easy to make Vintage Cast Iron Trivet clock is a great way to add a little ...
If you’re looking for a way to remove rust from cast iron I have a few ways that work really well. The main problem when you want to remove rust from cast iron is the cast iron itself. There are many different applications where cast iron is used. With the applications comes a different method ...
Knowing how to cut cast iron pipe is an essential skill if you plan on doing any plumbing work on an older home. Almost all homes built before 1960 have some cast iron plumbing, and some local building codes still require it for some basement work. There are three basic methods for cutting cast iron ...
Painting cast iron furniture isn’t difficult. It just takes a little time and patience. This DIY project can be done in a weekend. When you are finished you’ll have beautiful cast iron furniture that you’ll be proud to show off. Painting cast iron furniture is a smart, money saving way to bring a fresh look ...
If you have been lucky to be born in a generation of great cooks in your family, then you know how important Grandma’s cast iron frying pan was and how everyone wanted it when she passed. Do you think I’m fooling you? Seriously, cast iron frying pans are passed down to generations. You can’t beat ...
With the prevalence of PVC drain piping many people do not realize that there is still is a good deal of cast iron drain piping in homes. This is especially true for areas of the country with older homes, such as the Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York areas. I am not a fan of replacing ...
Cast iron cookware has been around since colonial times, and has a nostalgic charm and appeal. You might remember your grandmother frying up delicious chicken in a huge cast iron skillet, or the cowboy movies where the wranglers are all enjoying (or at least, eating) beans cooked in a cast iron Dutch oven hanging over ...
I grew up eating food that was mostly prepared in a cast iron skillet. By the time I began to cook in earnest, non-stick cookware was in vogue. Being a modern woman, concerned about my cholesterol level and ability to scrape off burned cheese with ease, I bought a beautiful set of nonstick ware and ...
Cast iron pans can be a great addition to your kitchen cookware if taken care of right. Cast iron skillets cook food slowly and evenly, and have a natural non-stick surface if they are seasoned correctly. Cast iron holds its heat well, and it’s non-stick surface makes it ideal for frying foods. Cast-iron is also ...
