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On Nov 14, 4:01 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
The primary difference between the coating on a cast iron skillet and
the black bits that refuse to let go of a lasagna pan is intent. There
are, of course, secondary differnces since cheese is not lard.

Greg Zywicki

Why does it matter, anyway? Seasoning works. A seasoned pan can be cleaned
between uses. What else is there, as criteria for the usefulness of a
cast
iron pan?

The only reason it matters is that there's so much mythology built
around cast iron seasoning. "Don't keep it in the same kitchen as dish
detergeant. Don't use it when sun-spots are out. Etc. Etc."

Most of us have experience with trying to get black crud off a pan. A
quick wipe with soap won't do. A prolonged physical or chemical attack
will. So, if you're worried about your seasoning, just avoid scrubbing
it or soaking it with a caustic or a powerful degreaser.

Greg Zywicki


I've never seen this black crud, except once when my mother in law thought
it was a good idea to put the cast iron pan on a hot burner 10 minutes
before the eggs were ready to go in.

enigma wrote:

the modern dishwasher uses less water than hand washing. it
is an energy hog if you use the heated dry function, but if
you do, then you can't add humidity to the house by air drying
(i have a hard time getting indoor humidity over 20% in
winter. i get a lot of nosebleeds)

Vectoring off in another direction, I strongly recommend you get a
humidifier. I have the free-standing console model (generally runs
about $100) and it makes a world of difference in the comfort level
during winter. Cuts down on the nasty static sparks, and helps with my
tendency towards dry skin.



Brian
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On Nov 16, 11:13 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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On Nov 14, 4:01 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
The primary difference between the coating on a cast iron skillet and
the black bits that refuse to let go of a lasagna pan is intent. There
are, of course, secondary differnces since cheese is not lard.

Greg Zywicki

Why does it matter, anyway? Seasoning works. A seasoned pan can be cleaned
between uses. What else is there, as criteria for the usefulness of a
cast
iron pan?

The only reason it matters is that there's so much mythology built
around cast iron seasoning. "Don't keep it in the same kitchen as dish
detergeant. Don't use it when sun-spots are out. Etc. Etc."

Most of us have experience with trying to get black crud off a pan. A
quick wipe with soap won't do. A prolonged physical or chemical attack
will. So, if you're worried about your seasoning, just avoid scrubbing
it or soaking it with a caustic or a powerful degreaser.

Greg ZywickiI've never seen this black crud, except once when my mother in law thought
it was a good idea to put the cast iron pan on a hot burner 10 minutes
before the eggs were ready to go in.- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -

"Default User" wrote in
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enigma wrote:

the modern dishwasher uses less water than hand washing.
it
is an energy hog if you use the heated dry function, but
if you do, then you can't add humidity to the house by air
drying (i have a hard time getting indoor humidity over
20% in winter. i get a lot of nosebleeds)

Vectoring off in another direction, I strongly recommend
you get a humidifier. I have the free-standing console
model (generally runs about $100) and it makes a world of
difference in the comfort level during winter. Cuts down on
the nasty static sparks, and helps with my tendency towards
dry skin.

sadly, i have a whole house humidifier on my furnace, a 1500
sq.ft humidifier in my dining room & a small humidifier in my
bedroom. i had the whole house humidifier tweeked last winter
by my plumber & we did get the house to 25% humidity.
it's an old house, post & beam with plaster walls. it soaks
up a lot of moisture.
i have a 20 gallon aquarium & an open 30 gallon pen for my
snapping turtle, plus both tortoise cages are wet down
frequently (i have to microclimate them to almost 80%
humidity. that's *really* hard), & i mist the plants. i really
do try to get the humidity at least up to 40%... i just
generally fail.
lee
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