What Is a Dutch Oven?
What is a Dutch oven? Where does the term come from? Why use one, and what cookware can you use as a substitute? So many … Read more
Why Use Copper Cookware?
Copper has become the pinnacle of luxury kitchenware. But why use copper cookware? What are the benefits of copper cookware? Does it have a magic … Read more
How To Find The Safest Non Toxic Cookware
I started investigating safe cookware hoping for a definite answer. I was looking for something like: this cookware is always safe to use. Unfortunately, it … Read more
Cast Iron Cooking and Care – A How To Guide
Cast iron is more work to clean, it can go rusty, and you need to season it. Why bother? It is good at cooking, especially … Read more
How To Restore Your Rusty Cast Iron Pans
If you want to skip the details and just find out how to restore your pan, I suggest:
- Scrub with detergents and abrasives
- Give it a vinegar bath
- Repeat 1 and 2 until rust is gone
- Season it
Read on for important details.
How To Season Cast Iron Cookware
If you know what you’re doing, and want a quick reminder:
- Wash and dry your pan
- Warm in oven
- Apply a super-thin layer of oil (ideally flaxseed)
- Heat the pan until it smokes
- Repeat 3- 5 times
Do please read on for some of the important details
Gas Stove Cleaning The Easy Way
I’ve always preferred gas stoves to electric or induction. Perhaps it’s illogical as electric do seem easier to use. It’s probably primal – I like … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Nonstick Cooking Safety
Nonstick is so convenient for people like me who only have a little time that it’s hard to imagine managing without it. Yet, I wanted … Read more
