The Lancaster Journal

Homes & Gardens puts Lancaster Cast Iron to the test, praising its lightweight design, smooth cooking surface, even heating, and American craftsmanship. Discover why the No. 4 Skillet earned high marks.

How do you care for wooden cooking utensils? Learn how to properly clean, dry, condition, and maintain wooden spoons, spatulas, spurtles, and other kitchen tools so they last for years. This guide covers dishwasher use, soaking, odors, cracking, food-safe wood conditioners, and how Lancaster Cast Iron Wood Wax can help protect and condition wooden utensils. Discover simple, practical care tips for keeping handmade wooden kitchen tools smooth, clean, and ready for everyday cooking.

Can you use wooden utensils on cast iron? Absolutely. Wooden spoons, spatulas, and turners are safe to use on seasoned cast iron and are ideal for stirring, flipping, scraping, and serving. Learn why wood and cast iron make such a natural pairing, how wooden utensils interact with cast iron seasoning, and why Lancaster Cast Iron makes handcrafted wooden cooking tools to complement its lightweight, smooth-surfaced American-made cookware.

Discover the history of the spurtle, the traditional Scottish cooking utensil used for centuries to stir porridge, soups, and other dishes. Learn where the Scottish spurtle came from, how its design evolved, and why this simple wooden kitchen tool is still useful today. Lancaster Cast Iron carries on the tradition with handmade wooden spurtles crafted in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Explore the history of cast iron cookware, from early American foundries to legendary makers like Griswold and Wagner. Learn how vintage cast iron became known for its smooth finish and lightweight design, and how Lancaster Cast Iron carries that tradition forward.

A holiday charcuterie board doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to build the perfect holiday charcuterie board with simple tips for choosing cheeses, meats, fruits, fillers, and festive additions like warm goat cheese and bacon-wrapped dates.

Seasoned vs. enameled Dutch ovens: learn the differences between these two versatile types of cookware, including cooking performance, maintenance, durability, acidic foods, and outdoor use. Find out which Dutch oven is the best fit for your kitchen and cooking style.

New to cast iron? This cast iron starter kit has everything you need to get cooking, including a versatile skillet, chainmail scrubber, cast iron seasoning, and leather handle cover. Learn what each piece does and how to care for your skillet as you build confidence in the kitchen.

Compare heavy and lightweight cast iron skillets, explore Lancaster Cast Iron's Pennsylvania manufacturing process, and see why a lighter skillet can transform the way you cook.

Learn why eggs stick to cast iron and how to prevent it with three simple cooking tips. From proper preheating to building seasoning naturally, these easy techniques will help you get perfectly cooked eggs every time.

Every Lancaster Cast Iron skillet has a story, and it starts with the people who make it. Meet Lucas Huber, our production manager and 2026 Discover Lancaster Host Awards Best Craftsman, and learn about the craftsmanship behind every pan made in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Epicurious tested 23 cast-iron skillets and named the Lancaster No. 8 its favorite. Learn what made this lightweight, smooth-surfaced skillet stand out and why Lancaster Cast Iron is proud to make cookware in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Lancaster Cast Iron draws inspiration from the lightweight, smooth surfaces, and thoughtful design of vintage American skillets. Built in the tradition of heirloom cast iron, Lancaster brings those qualities into a modern pan made to be used, seasoned, and passed down for generations.