Open Space Alternatives

There are days when we crave for certain food and we wouldn’t stop unless we get a fill of it. Among the staple cravings which we would normally get are barbecues and other grilled food. Having to come all the way to Texas or Memphis just so you can get your fill is simply far [...]

Naturally Non-Stick

Cast iron is often used for cookware because of its excellent heat retention properties and because it can be produced and formed with a relatively low level of technology. Seasoning is used to protect bare cast iron from rust and to create a non-stick surface for cast iron cookware sets. Cast iron cookware is actually [...]

Cookware that is Great for Camping

The dutch oven is one iconic member of cast iron cookware sets. Cast iron dutch ovens have been in use for hundreds of years. They are recognizable by their thick walls and tight fitting lids. They are very useful for long, slow cooking such as in making roasts, stews and casseroles. They are also favorite [...]

Improvements on Traditional Cookware

Cookware is made of different materials. The major ones are stainless steel, aluminum, copper, Silverstone or Teflon and cast iron. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Each will be the cookware to use for particular types of cooking. A well equipped and efficient kitchen will have a sampling of cookware in all of these [...]

Try Your Luck with Used Cast Iron Cookware in Yard Sales

Cast iron cookware can practically live forever. And now that you have an idea of how to clean it out, it may not be such a bad idea to buy used ones. Brand new cast iron cookware is expensive. At a yard sale this will most probably be sold at a give-away price. You can [...]