My heart breaks at the thought of all the neglected cast iron cookware out there, stacked on thrift store shelves or buried in kitchen cabinets, dreaming of being restored, seasoned, and back on the ...

I cannot pass a pile of old cast iron at a thrift store without turning at least a few pieces over. Most of the time there is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Cast iron can rust when it's left outside to the elements or if it wasn't dried thoroughly after cleaning," says Chris Wing, the ...

Why Your Cast-Iron Skillet Needs a Little More TLC ...

Cast-iron cookware requires regular seasoning to create a protective, non-stick layer and prevent rust. To season a pan, apply a thin layer of a high oleic oil, like grapeseed oil, and bake it in the ...

Those new to the art of cast iron cooking can easily be overwhelmed by its maintenance requirements. Is using soap OK? How often does it have to be seasoned? Are you really supposed to clean it with ...