Saran999 288 Report post Posted September 24, 2013 The cast-iron cookware was loved by colonists and settlers because of its versatility and durability. It could be used for boiling, baking, stews, frying, roasting, and just about any other use. The ovens were so valuable that wills in the 18th and 19th centuries frequently spelled out the desired inheritor of the cast iron cookware. For example, Mary Ball Washington (mother of President George Washington) specified in her will, dated 20 May 1788, that one-half of her "iron kitchen furniture" should go to her grandson, Fielding Lewis, and the other half to Betty Carter, a granddaughter. Several Dutch ovens were among Mary’s “iron kitchen furniture.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RkfLwe8Jl4Q Good cast-iron cookware will last you a lifetime, if you take good care of it. We've shown you how to clean, how to season, and the best oils to use, but this video from America's Test Kitchen combines everything into one package that's easy to remember or share with someone whose cast iron pans have seen better days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
