The Bite:
Then you'll love cast iron cookware. With a little heat, these iron maids perform just as well as or better than Teflon options, without all the health question marks. [Insert guitar solo here.]
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03.11.2009
Submitted by tmeronek on Tue, 03/10/2009 - 11:00pm.
The Benefits:
- A better way to fry your bat's head. Foods cooked in cast iron absorb valuable iron that's good for your health.
- Tossing panties, not pennies. Cast iron pans (at about $25) are a fraction of the cost of many nonstick pans (which can cost you $50 and up), and they last forever.
- Less chemical influence. When seasoned properly (see "DIY Bite," below), cast iron pans are as nonstick as the usual options, but without the chemical polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), a likely carcinogen according to the EPA.
Personally Speaking:
Toshio has been known to work out using his heavy cast-iron pans; fellow Biter Team members can vouch, since he takes every chance he gets to show off his biceps.
Wanna Try:
- Lodge Seasoned Skillets - the only domestic cast iron cookware manufacturer, and it takes eco-responsibility seriously ($11 and up).
- DIY Bite: To initially season your cast iron pan: 1) heat it on the stove while you brush the pan's surface evenly with cooking oil; 2) bake in a 350 degree oven for an hour, then 3) let it cool in the oven. To keep your cast iron nonsticky, only use salt (or very mild soap, if you must) for washing, dry, then drizzle on some oil and wipe with a cloth.
Cocktail Fact
Music journalists believe modern headbanging was invented during Led Zeppelin's first U.S. tour, in 1968.
Bang For The Bite
Cast iron pans are cheaper and better for your health than no-stick options - not to mention the arm workout - but you do have to properly oil them, or they'll stick.
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