Redpepper, Which brand stainless steel pots do u have? I am looking for heavy bottomed one for boiling milk. Which size cast iron skillet do u use often and for what type of cooking? I saw a cast iron wok which looks pretty but for what can i use it other than deep frying? As most of our cooking contains tomato and tamarind in it. I have thrown away one nonstick pan, 2 more to get rid off. I am confused which size cast iron skillet to buy first.

One way to season the iron pan is to rub oil and keep it in the pre heated oven inverted until it gets hot and let it cool in the oven itself. but i guess deep frying is a easy way. other advantage is we can use cast iron pan in oven too to bake chicken or fish.
Visited ur blogspot, it is very nice. I too tried that marble cake and love it.
Kz