I cherish & coddle my cast-iron skillets, and covet a concrete and cast-iron stove that doesn't even exist yet, but my love of cast-iron goes well beyond the realm of heat transfer...
- Oh, how I've longed for a set of teeny cast-iron skillets. They would make great candle holders on a picnic table, and I think everyone needs individual cranberry upside-down cakes, and personal pan cornbread.
- Now, this is a spice grinder that will last forever. And ever. Made in Scandinavia of cast-iron with a charming cork, the Skeppshult grinder is available at Gravel & Gold in San Francisco, and comes with a 25-year guarantee.
- Look at this pretty, pretty incense burner- and I don't even like incense! Made in Japan and available through Canoe in Portland, the burner hides the less pretty parts of the incense ritual, but allows you to watch the graceful wisps of smoke.
- I kind of can't resist cast-iron animals. The crow from Rare Device is also a bottle opener, but the bunny is just adorable. And so satisfyingly heavy!
Images:Bunny from Canoe, Skillets from Crate&Barrel, Grinder from Gravel&Gold, Incense Burner from Canoe, Crow from Rare Device
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Comments (7)
Cast iron is a staple in home cooking. A cast iron skillet can pretty much do anything in the kitchen, easily takes the place of a casserole dish or cake pan, and is fortifying for foods. Anything made of cast iron seems to be invincible and a handy weapon if the need so arises...Plus, it's such a simple material that reminds me of simpler times.
Awww that bunny's so cute!
Miniature cast iron stoves!
My favorite cast iron item is my waffle maker!
We have a cast iron frying pan, and always thought it could be useful as a weapon.
It hurts enough when dropped on my feet...
My gran's cast iron skillets are among my prized possessions. The littlest one is perfect for a three-egg omelet. And yes, I think they'd make great weapons!
I picked up two of the mini Lodge skillets at Crate and Barrel a few weeks ago, and made individual dutch babies. Now I just need more uses for them.