Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

Hi all,

Macy's is having a sale on " Cast Iron Enameled Pots "

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/i ... dID=506626

L.M.

Man I picked up a 2.8 quart one at a yard sale for $10.00 brand new and still in the box.

Regular sale price $99.95

Wow !

Am I the only one who feels that cast iron should be black iron? Personal choice, but I like the look and feel of properly seasoned black iron!

Well, I love my camp cast iron--but I am also very partial to the vintage LeCreuset I've picked up here and there at tag sales and thrift stores.

I like spots of color in my kitchen--brightens up my day--and with a bit of soap on the exterior, the enameled cast iron can go on the fire or grill just like its camp cousins.

I do have both " Black Iron & Enameled "... My girlfriend favors the enameled for the house.

Now, I might try to find myself a " Nickle Plated ", on sale ??

http://www.chefsresource.com/nickel-pla ... kware.html

I'm trying to outfit my " New Raindrop "

The " Nickel Plated " looks really cool !!

" Life is Good " .. !

L.M.

Gaelen wrote:I like spots of color in my kitchen--brightens up my day--and with a bit of soap on the exterior, the enameled cast iron can go on the fire or grill just like its camp cousins.

I was just looking around for a place to ask that question: "Can I use enameled cast iron on an open fire (or grill)?" What kind of soap -- rub bar soap on, or smear liquid soap? Before I put it on the fire, right? (Doesn't it smell, when heated?)

Deb

Doesn't HAVE to be black, but it does have to be made in USA.

FireLion wrote:Am I the only one who feels that cast iron should be black iron? Personal choice, but I like the look and feel of properly seasoned black iron!

FireLion wrote:Am I the only one who feels that cast iron should be black iron? Personal choice, but I like the look and feel of properly seasoned black iron!

I have both. My Griswolds have their uses, and my Le Cruset have theirs.

A good kitchen is like a good shop -- you gotta have the right tool for each job.

CD

Sparksalot wrote:Doesn't HAVE to be black, but it does have to be made in USA.

FireLion wrote:Am I the only one who feels that cast iron should be black iron? Personal choice, but I like the look and feel of properly seasoned black iron!

My Le Cruset is made in France.

I have a world famous English surname. Can't do French.

caseydog wrote:

Sparksalot wrote:Doesn't HAVE to be black, but it does have to be made in USA.

FireLion wrote:Am I the only one who feels that cast iron should be black iron? Personal choice, but I like the look and feel of properly seasoned black iron!

My Le Cruset is made in France.

godskid wrote:

Gaelen wrote:I like spots of color in my kitchen--brightens up my day--and with a bit of soap on the exterior, the enameled cast iron can go on the fire or grill just like its camp cousins.

I was just looking around for a place to ask that question: "Can I use enameled cast iron on an open fire (or grill)?" What kind of soap -- rub bar soap on, or smear liquid soap? Before I put it on the fire, right? (Doesn't it smell, when heated?)

Deb, I use cheap, non-deodorant, bar soap...rub it on, kinda like waxing skis.
It might even be Dial--something fragrance-free that I got a six-pack of at the Dollar Store. I don't notice any smell...the soap film just keeps the carbon from a fire from sticking to the pan forever. And if you're cooking with enameled cast iron over propane, it's no different from cooking on a gas stove at home...no soap film needed. Hope this helps!

Thanks -- that's exactly what I needed to know.

Deb