Everyone needs a cooking spoon (even the ancient Egyptians!) – no matter if you’re a pro chef who cooks long hours every single day or a home gourmet who makes weekend family dinners the main events of the week. And while a wooden spoon is good, a cherry wooden turner is one better. It can scoop, serve, scrape, turn, and stir – all in one. Maybe you think you have all the utensils you need, but let’s look at why a wooden turner is a must in your kitchen. 6 Reasons You Should Cook With A Cherry Wooden Turner You likely see a lot of options out there when it comes to spoons and turners – metal ..read more

You probably use a lot of tools in your professional and home kitchens. There are some you reach for every time you cook, while others take a back seat in your utensil holder or drawer until you need them. And whether you’re a professional chef who whips up signature dishes for repeat customers or you’re a home gourmet who likes to delight family members with fun, holiday dishes, you probably reach for some tried and true tools that have always worked for you in the past. Especially when you use cast iron, the right utensils can enhance your ability to sear a ribeye steak to perfection or stir ..read more

When it comes to barbecue, you probably have a recipe you rely on when you’re entertaining a large group or serving up gourmet goods at a restaurant. If you are one of the 7 out of 10 adults in the U.S. who have a grill or roaster you know people take their barbecue seriously. Afterall, so you have to put your best foot forward to deliver the barbecue selections that everyone is going to rank high on their favorites lists. From smoky, sizzling, fall-off-the-bone ribs to caramelized meats to rich flavors, the right tools and cooking techniques are certainly a key part of taking your dishes from ..read more

Looking for some one-pot meals for simple dinners? How about twice-baked potatoes dripping with delicious cheese and bits of bacon? Maybe chicken and broccoli mixed together with creamy pasta shells in a smooth milky base? Or kick it up a notch with a spicy Mexican rice dish with smoky poblano peppers? Enter the casserole, a kind of stew or side dish that you slowly cook in an oven. And, your cast iron skillet is actually the perfect vessel for serving a well-balanced casserole. Let’s look at why cast iron makes the perfect partner for casseroles. Cast Iron and Casseroles: A Perfect Match Comb ..read more

When you’re shopping for any type of cookware, you’ll come across a broad range of options and prices. In fact, if you looked on Google or Amazon right now your head might spin with the overwhelming amount of choices that come up. Even similar sized pots and pans can range dramatically when you look at prices. You might be asking yourself, “What’s the real advantage of higher-priced cookware? Is it worth it to invest in better cookware, especially when it comes to cast iron?” Let’s explore this topic further and discuss the key advantages of premium cast iron cookware so you can feel more conf ..read more

This year, we’d like to help make your shopping experience a little less stressful. An innovative American-made cast iron skillet is the kind of unique gift for any recipient on your list. Cast Iron Cooking is rooted in tradition. In today’s food-focused culture, a high quality cast iron skillet is a gift that keeps on giving long after the first unwrapping, even passing from one generation to the next. Why? First, quality crafted cast iron skillets are made to stand the tests of time. A bit like tanks - these beautiful beasts are built to withstand just about anything you put them through. Ma ..read more

There may be one thing better than cooking an amazing meal indoors: Cooking it outside. You may not venture too far from your well-worn, worked-in path of habit in your comfortable kitchen, making healthy and tasty meals. But no matter what you’re cooking, one thing never fails: Everything tastes better outside. There’s something about the combination of all of the senses that make that outdoor meal special. Maybe it’s the relaxing feel of your camp chair, the smell of a fire, a soft breeze causing nearby leaves to flutter and dance. Mix that with some family, sentiment, and memories, and that ..read more

Cast iron is famous for its extreme durability, versatility, and high heat-handling capabilities.  And whether you’re a professional chef who knows the ins and outs of cast iron or a home gourmet who enjoys surprising the family with new takes on classic dishes, maybe you’ve been away from your favorite cast iron skillet for a bit. Or maybe you have been too busy to remember to get the cast iron skillet out. We understand. We’ve been there.  But there’s no reason to fear your favorite cast iron skillet because the occasion doesn’t warrant you taking the time to bust it out. In fact ..read more

Mac’s Cheese with Mustard Micro Greens Yes, it’s mostly mac and cheese...but definitely don’t discount the delicious impact of a small amount of those tiny greens. This recipe is a personalized fusion of a few favorites as well as a rare opportunity to work in a nickname (based on my middle name and used only by a select few)...Mac. Now that we’ve got that covered, let’s move to the good stuff...the good eats. Cheesy carbs? Always a yes. It took absolutely no convincing to cook up this cooler weather/fall favorite in a GRIZZLY cast iron skillet. Worth mentioning - this recipe filled our ..read more

HOW TO TAKE FOUR SIMPLE INGREDIENTS TO MAKE MOUTH-WATERING RESULTS It should probably go without saying, but just in case...we'll offer a few notes to help you get the best results when cooking steaks in cast iron. Starting any recipe with the highest quality ingredients you can obtain is the best way to increase your odds for a flavorful outcome. We love fresh and local, especially for proteins and veg. One more important tip, your steak (all protein really) should be room temperature before you start cooking. EQUIPMENT If cooking one steak, the GRIZZLY 10” cast iron skillet i ..read more