Friday, August 1, 2014

Black Iron in the Heat of Summer

     One of my most loved possessions is my cast iron cookware collection. I just don't know how I would get anything done without those pieces of cast finery. I learned a long time ago that if you plan to use cast iron, you'd better learn the secrets to keeping it in top shape. Yes, seasoning the surfaces....

rusty cast ironfrying pans
We have rescued many cast iron pieces from the scrap pile. This is typical of a flea market find.

cast iron, iron pot, seasoning cast iron
A gleaming kettle once it has been properly seasoned in the old way.

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