These are some of the top cast iron skillets to add to your cookware collection, including pans from Lodge and Stargazer.

In 2012, Thiesen founded a site called The Pan Handler, which sells her refurbished cast-iron discoveries for upward of $1,000 or more. (Trophy pieces of cookware can go for more than $20,000.) ...

If so, it's possible that you now own an antique ... letters or numbers often indicate which mold made them; manufacturers ...

In the nearly three years since Smithey began its restoration service, it has refurbished more than 1,000 skillets, Dutch ovens and other cast-iron pieces, antique and modern. At $40 per item ...

Wash the Skillet with Warm Soapy Water and Dry Well: While using soap on cast iron was frowned upon for years, it is, in fact ...

Harold Henry estimates he has around 2,000 pieces of Lodge cast iron cookware. The 89-year-old farmer from Hamilton, Missouri, may well be Lodge’s biggest fan. Why Lodge? He calls it art.

Perhaps your well-intentioned spouse or partner doesn't know the first thing about cookware care. Or maybe you found a ...

Whatever you do, resist the urge to soak your dirty cast iron or run it through the dishwasher. For really stuck-on bits, a simple pantry staple will have your skillet looking better than new.

People / Amazon (4) If you’re in the market for sturdy cookware that won’t put a dent in your wallet, you’re in luck. Amazon’s kitchen section has secret deals on Lodge cast iron cookware ...

“You should always clean your cast iron skillet after every use,” she says. “First, rinse the skillet with warm water, then take a sponge or stiff brush to scrub and remove any food crumb ...