Cast Iron Pans

I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to cast-iron pans. The thing about a cast-iron pan is that it will last forever: made from the hardest steels and forged at high temperatures, they hold the heat like no other pan, meaning you can cook things like steak at a constant high heat without a drop in cooking temperature. My pride and joy are my Griswold pans: they are collectors’ items now, made by a company that started in America in 1865 and wound down in the late fifties. They do need a little love and care every couple of months, but if they’re looked after they retain a non-stick layer and never rust.