Cookware Types

Dutch ovens, grill skillets, griddles, mini skillets, enameled vs bare. Which shape solves which problem.

Cast iron skillets of different sizes hanging on a wooden wall, showing the range of skillet sizes

Cast Iron Skillet Sizes: The Number-to-Inch Chart

Cast iron skillet sizes decoded: a #8 is 10.25 inches, not 8. The full number-to-inch chart, real Lodge weights, cooking surface vs rim, and which size to buy.

Jun 4, 2026

Vintage Cast Iron Skillet: Identification and Value

Vintage cast iron skillet guide: 5-question identification tree, 7 major American makers, real price tiers, the honest answer on whether to buy.

May 18, 2026

A black enameled cast iron dutch oven with lid on an induction cooktop, the classic round shape

Cookware Types

Cast Iron Dutch Oven: Complete Guide (Bare vs Enameled)

Cast iron dutch oven guide: bare vs enameled decision tree, 5qt vs 7qt sizing, brand-by-brand honest breakdown from Lodge ($60) to Le Creuset ($400).

May 12, 2026