Re: Dinner in the year of our lord 20241031.

On 11/14/2024 2:48 PM, Ed P wrote:

On 11/14/2024 2:33 PM, Michael Trew wrote:

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New cast iron is basically Lodge, without many other options.  I always see Lodge cast iron sold individually.  New pieces are more rough and heavy than the good old brands, for whatever reason.  I'd be surprised if Lodge is even made in North America anymore.

 Lodge is in South Pittsburg Tennessee since 1896. Griswold is made in Erie, PA.

Griswold has been gone for years, I believe.  Old pieces sell for good money.  I have one small Griswold skillet, but I can't part with it, it cooks so well.

I used to prefer Wagner, had a better finish.  Wagner brand is coming back though.
 https://wagnercastiron.com/products/long-griddle-no-1148
 I'm somewhat intrigued by the Smithey products, but I'm not ready to put out $200 for very little use.

I haven't heard of them before this thread.  My other favorite skillet is a no-name from 1880 or before.  It's a fair size, but nice and light.   Perhaps the Smithey skillets are the same way.  I dislike Lodge due to being so heavy and bulky.