You'd be hard-pressed to find a cookware material more fawned over than cast iron. While cast iron is exceptionally durable, it's not impervious to damage. Cooking with highly acidic ingredients, ...

It's OK to cook acidic foods such as tomatoes and vinegar in your cast-iron pan but letting them sit for long periods can eat away at the coating. A perfectly slick and seasoned nonstick skillet can ...

Cast iron gives your steaks the sear they deserve and leaves batches of cornbread with an enviable crust. While this heavy-duty cookware material can withstand a ton of physical abuse, it is ...

There is no scientific evidence to support the alkaline diet's purported health benefits. The alkaline diet focuses on eating foods with low acidity. Cutting out as many food groups as the diet ...

Cast-iron cookware can withstand a great deal of clanking and scraping, but some ingredients will damage the surface. I asked a chef about which foods to avoid when cooking with cast iron. David lives ...

I have my cast iron ready all season but fall through winter is a bustling stretch for these sturdy skillets. Cast iron has a lot of grit but weaknesses that can damage its carefully slicked and ...