Originally Posted by shnnn
Originally Posted by emerald46
I've tried twice and ended up throwing them away. My Dh's grandmother had several for over 50 years and could not believe I could cook without cast iron. My Magnalite works beautifully and needs no cuddling.
I don't cuddle my cast iron! lol I seasoned it when I first bought it, smear with oil stick it in the oven - done. I don't use soap on it, just really hot water and a rag- if something does stick I run a metal spatula around the pan to scrape it off. Then I plop it back on the stove for the next time.
My mom never did care for cast iron either - always had trouble with stuff sticking. I like the fact that I dont have to worry about scratching a nonstick skillet.
I don't cuddle any cooking wear. I seasoned it the first time and that was it. I use one of my many varying sized cast iron pans everyday, spray it with non-stick spray cook, clean in hot sudsy water and have never had a problem. I do leave them out to air dry. Love my cast iron.