Hello dear readers. I received a number of responses via personal email regarding Cast Iron and its many charms. I'd like to share a few with you. Also, please feel free to post a comment if you are so moved. Then everyone can enjoy your responses.

I believe there will be more on the cast iron discussion in the future, as it seems to strike a visceral chord amongst readers. And thank you for reading.

From W in Chicago:
"Did i ever tell about the time I left my CI on the electric stove to heat up and of course forgot about it. When I came back in the room the CI was molten red and a spot the shape of the coil was now missing my seasoning....it was burned off. I was pi**ed like a freak. That's it....I'm still furious."

From A in New York:
"I actually flew out to LA with a cast iron skillet under my arm when i was a' wooin'".

From S in Brooklyn:
"I love cast iron skillets."

From H in Chicago:
"Thanks for tip...did not know to clean cast iron with salt and a little scrubbing.  Cleaning it has always been a mystery for me and deterrent for my constant CI use."

From D in Baltimore:
"Nice article. I'm re-inspired and will pull my CIs out.  I usually use them just for cornbread!"