Asking the Oracle: Pots and pans

[summerrose]

So, I could use some help finding skillets (aka frying pans). I really really don't like nonstick pans. I hate worrying about scratching it, I hate hate hate the fact that you have to throw them out after a while (I have a definite difficulty buying things that won't last for a really long time), I'm concerned about the long term health effects of

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[lakmiseiru]

The Lehmen's Non-Electric Catalogue that we have here in the Green Room has some that are cast iron (the Lodge, but not the preseasoned Logic varieties).

http://www.lehmans.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=598&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=696&iSubCat=787&iProductID=598

has both Logic (preseasoned) and original (not seasoned) for $10-30 each depending on the size.

[ineffablewombat]

I really don't like the way that cooking fats (I usually use olive oil or butter) behave in it. They just sort of sit in little pools, which is not what I expect them to do.
Yes, exactly! One of the many reasons I prefer to use cast iron. Or a steel pan with an aluminum core (not non-stick in the slightest, but still a good material for some things).
The other reason I like cast iron is because my frying pans can double as baking pans.

Sadly, I have no clue where to get not-preseasoned cast iron around here. I'm currently using cast iron pans that are, as far as I know, older than I am. Sorry I can't be actually helpful.

[ineffablewombat]

(I've seen a bunch of places with un-seasoned Lodge cast iron pans online, but I assume that the shipping is, er, a not insignificant cost. Maybe I am wrong.)

[ladyofthelog]

Cast iron ware! Love it! Of course, mine is from the grandmother of an ex, which isn't very helpful to you.

Personally, I would try ebay, or craigslist. Old cast iron ware is great with some reseasoning and a little love. ;)

[goddess32585]

we picked up the third cast iron skillet in our house at the MIT Furniture Exchange, I think; that is to say, check Goodwill and other sources of used cookware for old regularly-seasoned cast iron. alternatively, ask your grandma.

[ladyofthelog]

Aha! Success!

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Original-Finish-12-Inch-Skillet/dp/B00004S9H9/ref=sr_1_31/105-7907224-9223604?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1185996237&sr=1-31

Lodge has discontinued their original finish stuff, but some still lurks on Amazon.