I have fond memories of my family members using cast iron pans. Once I grew up I forgot about such things and got caught up in all the other neat pots and pans. Now I am going back to my roots and buying lodge cast iron. I have thrown most of my other pans, especially those with teflon coating. This pan has been used just about every day for two weeks (since I received it) and it is now my favorite. I love it and I love Amazon!

This pan is great. I bought a smaller one and fell in love with it, that I had to buy alarge one. Nexti am going to add a lid. It is great that It comes pre-seasoned, basically it is ready to use. It reminds me of grandma's house, grandma's always have a cast iron pan.

This pan is fantastic. Yes, cast iron is a little heavy, and you will need a potholder as the handle will get hot as you cook. The benefits of this product well make up for those two minor down sides.

Food tastes great, the pan is non-stick once properly seasoned, infuses iron into the food (good for you!), will last a lifetime (and longer) and is Made in the USA!

I've recently gotten a major cooking bug and decided I NEEDED a cast iron skillet because everyone raves about it. At these prices, how can you not have one in your kitchen? But I have to admit, I did not inform myself well enough before I used it. I've just been so used to the way I use and clean my teflon pans. NEVER EVER leave water soaking it you must clean and dry it after you use it. And you really should reseason it before use, even if you did get a pre-seasoned one. Keep course salt in your kitchen and a separate rag for cleaning. It sounds like a lot of work, but once you get used to it, it's really not a big deal.

But the great thing about cast iron is that you can fix what ever you have done to it with a little work. I worked off the rust from when I let it soak to get the food off that I cooked before I seasoned it. Doh! Now, it is in fantastic shape (I did reseason it the proper way) and I don't want to use anything else. I will probably get more cast iron cookware in the near future and treat it right from the beginning.

And get this book as it will give you great info onhow to properly care for your cookware. Cast Iron Cooking for Dummies

Note: remember this is cast iron...and it is heavier than you think if you've been used to all the new, light, non-stick teflon cookware out there.

I bought these pans a while ago,and must say,it's great! the Diameter is perfect for smaller pancakes,and they wont stick! Eggs,bacon,everything fries great in this pan,already seasoned is awsome also.Plus you don't have the chemicals,like in those no stick pans.These cast iron pans will last a lifetime!