We check flea markets for older good quality skillets, preferably Griswold or Wagner American made brands. We try to steer way from overseas made cast iron cookware.
If one prefers new cast iron, Lodge is my preference.
In the event that we have no electricity for weeks/months, it’s important to have cookware that can be used over a campfire, grill, fireplace, etc. Cast iron is good. I also have a stovetop coffe maker. Can’t do without my coffee, don’t you know.
” it’s important to have cookware that can be used over a campfire, grill, fireplace, etc. Cast iron is good. “
For those of us on limited budgets and some patience, thrift stores and flea markets can be a good source for “camp-ware” items — even at Walmart, the stuff is prohibitively expensive.....
” I also have a stovetop coffe maker. Can’t do without my coffee, don’t you know. “
In a pinch, I can make boiled coffee (aka ‘cowboy coffee) in a saucepan.....
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, add 3 scoops of coffee, let boil for 3-5 minutes, remove from heat and add 3 cups of cold water — the cold water drops the grounds to the bottom of the pan, and pour the clear coffee off the top...
Yes they are. We bought them a piece at a time. The last piece we bought was a cast iron kettle that I put in storage. Flea markets are a great place to find them. They have already been seasoned. Just keep them well oiled between uses.
I have one skillet that I have been using for over twenty years. Many a meal has been cooked in it.
We check flea markets for older good quality skillets, preferably Griswold or Wagner American made brands. We try to steer way from overseas made cast iron cookware.
If one prefers new cast iron, Lodge is my preference.
**In the event that we have no electricity for weeks/months,**
Don’t forget the hand can opener! All those canned goods are going to drive you nuts if you can’t get them open! LOL