“Cast-iron pans used to be made by hand,” says Mary Theisen, an enthusiast-turned-businesswoman who travels the country in search of rare and collectible cookware. In 2012, Thiesen founded a site ...

Vintage cast-iron skillets are smoother, lighter and highly collectible Among collectors, conversations about cast iron have ...

Scalded with leftover bits of this and that?). When inheriting a cast-iron skillet though, whether it's from grandma or the local antique store, I think it's best to start with white vinegar ...

This chef-loved pick from Lodge is not only our editors’ favorite cast iron skillet, but it’s surprisingly affordable, too.

Remove the rust, dirt, and grime before anything else. Chances are if you inherited a cast-iron skillet, it needs some TLC.