Vintage vs. New Cast Iron Skillet You’re standing in front of two skillets. One’s brand new, still faintly smelling of factory seasoning; the other’s vintage, scratched and encrusted, a little rusty at the edges. You’re wondering if it’s worth the extra money, or the extra work. People ask me this a lot. My answer usually…
A braiser seems like an unnecessary piece of cast iron cookware. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth, and we know French braising techniques influencing British and the New World from the cookery books and household management books of the 19th century. But what are braisers used for in today’s meal prep? And what…
Do you want to buy a braiser, but you’re not sure if it’s the right choice? After all, brasiers tend to be quite expensive, and you could be throwing away your hard-earned money if it comes with little benefit. To decide if you should buy a braiser, you will fall into two camps, those that…
Choosing the correct size braiser for your needs requires more thought than selecting a skillet or a Dutch Oven. Brasiers are multiple purpose vessels, and you can use them on the stovetop and oven. But this also makes choosing the best size more challenging. So to get the full benefit of a braiser, there are…
Braisers are wonderful cooking companions in your kitchen. They’re fun to use, look great, and have many of the benefits of cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens. The braiser is an essential everyday cooking pot in many European households. However, they are less common in American homes, and many are unfamiliar with the benefits of…
In this article, we have a showdown between two heavy-weight pots. We will compare the useability and practicality of the braiser and Dutch oven. Both look similar in design and have a comparable price point. But which is the better pot for your needs. Braiser versus Dutch oven, is there a clear winner? This article…
Where do you fall in the debate of a braiser versus cast iron skillet? It’s a debate that many first-time cast iron users ask themselves before buying their first piece of iron cookware. Should I buy a cast-iron skillet or one of those great-looking braisers? In this article, I’ll explain the similarities and differences between…
You’ve decided that it’s time to bring a Dutch oven into your culinary repertoire. And you’re already thinking about the braised meals and bakes you’re going to be whipping up. However, there is one matter that you need to decide before you pick up a new Dutch Oven. It’s important to know what size you’ll…
Which pot is best for you? The trusty Dutch Oven, or the ever-dependable stockpot? Do they have different uses in the kitchen, or can you use them interchangeably? In this article Dutch Oven versus stockpot. We will discuss the differences between a cast-iron Dutch Oven and a stockpot. So you’ll be able to know which…
In this article you are going to find out about the best Dutch Ovens on the market. Also you will learn if those fancy pants Dutch Ovens from France are really worth the extra cost. Yes, there are a ton of different cast-iron manufacturers making fine Dutch Ovens. So you might be asking, if I…