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Great info on the history of cast iron cookware and how to care for it/restore it. I appreciated that a handful of the recipes were gluten-free! I was a little disappointed that some of the recipes called for store-bought, canned ingredients, when it would be just as easy to use fresh or homemade in most cases, but I'm sure readers could figure out those substitutions.

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Modern Recipes that are quick and easy for the busy family life using the Cast Iron Skillet! Some really nice and simple recipes for the family on the go! Plenty of Pictures too!

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I enjoyed reading the information about cooking with cast iron. I had not realized the health benefits prior to reviewing the book. The recipes look delicious!

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I’m so glad I picked up this book because I really learned some things about cast iron cookery that I didn’t know. I found some helpful hints that have inspired me to pilule out my rusty pan, clean it up ( how to advice one book) and create some dishes I hadn’t thought about making before. Cast iron isn’t just for fried eggs anymore, at least not in my house!

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I recently bought a cast iron skillet and this book has great facts on how to care for your cast iron skillet. And learning about the history of the cast iron skillet was very informational.

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Ultra-informative book using and caring for your cast iron cookware. I'm glad the author spends a good amount of time dealing with seasoning cast iron cookware correctly.

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Modern Cast Iron is part history book, part photo book, part recipe book, and ALL beautiful heirloom coffee table book. I enjoyed reading all of the history, cleaning and care tips, and especially the author’s tour through the Lodge plant. Her deep love of cast iron and family tradition truly shines through her words. I can’t wait to make the blueberry cobbler in my own cast iron that once belonged to my grandmother. This book will definitely be on my cookbook shelf for years to come.

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I'm so happy I found this book! I recently purchased my first cast iron pan and I'm afraid I was not treating it right but now I now exactly how to care for it and lots of delicious things to cook on it.
Such a helpful book!

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This book starts with a lot of back ground from the author as well as the history of cast-iron. This was very fascinating to me, especially since it includes how cast iron is made. I always forget how to clean and season my cast iron so this is an incredible resource. I especially found it interesting about the health benefits that come from cast iron cooking.

On top of that the recipes take me back to home cooked meals my grandmother made. This is the epitome of comfort food. I cannot wait to try Biscuits and gravy, or the southern cornbread. After reading this book, I immediately started researching cast iron to add to my own collection.

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This focuses more on the care of cast iron then the cooking. The few recipes are just typical everyday cooking nothing creative. Has the feel of the pamphlet that closes with you new pan.

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It’s rare that I try a cookbook off netgalley, but I’m going to need to buy a copy of this one! I love cooking with my cast iron and this book had fantastic tips! All cast iron users need to read through here! I haven’t tried any of the recipes but so many of them sounded great. 4 stars!

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Modern Cast Iron is one of those neat cookbooks with lots of practical info on how to take care of your cast iron, in addition to the history of cast iron and a bunch of great recipes. It's a cookbook that certainly is very handy and I loved the photos in the book.

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Modern Cast Iron is an awesome cookbook full of great recipes and lots of informations about cast irons (the history of cast iron, how to take care of it, and lots of tips). The recipes are amazing and the pictures are great! I would definitely make every single recipe in this book! Definitely recommend it if you like cooking using a cast iron! I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

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