On Thu, 06 Feb 2014 23:31:45 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 2/6/2014 8:08 PM, Jeßus wrote:
>
>>>
>>> You don't need cast iron cookware, not unless you're in need of a door
>>> stop
>>> There is no way cast iron can make you a better cook,
>>> no way, no how.
>
>>
>> 100% pure rubbish. From beginning to end.
>>
>
>He does make some good points. We rarely use our cast iron these days.
> I do use it for a roasting pan though, especially for meatloaf.

I use my largest cast iron pan in the winter when I want to do
hamburgers or steak. I know I can get the pan smoking hot and get the
job done. I use the dutch ovens for various forms of long-cooking
meat.
Janet US