No hacks. No gimmicks. Just honest cast iron talk and the forgotten history behind it.
We uncover the wild stories, vintage trade secrets, and scandals that shaped cast iron through the decades. Alongside the history, we simplify seasoning, debunk internet myths, and rescue bad pans so you can cook with confidence. No chemistry degree required!
Explore our series: • The Crisco Chronicles (Historical deep dives & scandals) • Cast Iron Mythbusters • The Iron Truth
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New video dropping tomorrow at 9:00 AM CT! 🍳
Walking into the world of cast iron can feel overwhelming when pans look almost identical, but range from $20 to $200. We're breaking down exactly what to look for, the sweet-spot pan size, and how to spot vintage gems without overpaying.
Set a reminder for 9:00 AM CT tomorrow. Let me know below: Are you team modern Lodge or team vintage Griswold/Wagner?
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What’s the oldest piece of vintage cast iron currently sitting on your stove or shelf?
Cast your vote, tell us what piece you've got in the comments, and don't miss Saturday’s new video at 9:00 AM CT diving into the 1920 Crisco showdown!
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Solid video right here about restoring some old vintage pieces! Personally, I would have seasoned them with the blue can lol. All that matters is that the iron is right in the end. Stop by and check it out because it's a great video friend :)
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When the "miracle" shiny nonstick pans hit kitchen shelves in the 1960s promising you'd never have to season again... what did your family do? 👀🍳
A brand-new history & skillet showdown drops this Saturday morning at 9:00 AM CT! Cast your vote:
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Be honest… when it comes to keeping your cast iron slick as glass, where do your loyalties lie? 👀🍳
We're diving deep into the wild 1906 history of how one scandal sparked a debate we still argue about today this Saturday at 9:00 AM CT!
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Most people think the story of cast iron seasoning starts and ends with lard and bacon grease... until a massive lab discovery over a century ago changed Southern kitchens forever.
New video drops this week diving into the bizarre origins of the iconic blue can and why what you're putting on your iron was never actually meant to be eaten.
Quick question for you before it goes live: What did your grandparents always reach for to season their pans lard, tallow, or Crisco? Let’s hear your family traditions down below! 👇
Video will be out this Saturday 10AM CT, hope see you there my friend :)
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I just wanted to thank all of you that have subscribed and supported me over this last year or so! We hit a major milestone and I couldn't have done without you. At the same time I have noticed a lot of the anti-seed oil folks have been lighting up the comments on my last video. Let's remember, I recommend using crisco to season cast iron and NOT cook with it. It's your life, do what you wish. Just wanted to make sure we are all on the same page my friends :)
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I just wanted to thank each and every one of you for helping me build this channel. In the BONUS video for the week one of you wanted to help get me to 1000 subscribers. Let's see what we can do my friend :)
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Everyone has their holy grail for cast iron seasoning… but only one has decades of history (and a secret twist 👀). What are you reaching for when you fire up the oven?
New video dropping this Saturday morning at 10AM CT breaking down a huge secret about the king of seasonings! 🎬
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For those of you that have not seen @WhatsBobUpTo latest video you should check it out. His video focuses on debunking sticky cast iron pans, showing us that sticky seasoning is simply unpolymerized oil rather than a ruined skillet, and he provides a straightforward, practical fix.
https://youtu.be/M9yeZisGUUQ?si=z3Xcb...
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