Hi all-
I'm new to the forum--it's great to be here!
I am fortunate to have found a set of descoware pots and pans at a thrift store in Nebraska a few months ago. There's a large skillet, and two sizes of small, stacking saucepans with lids. The enamel is off-white inside and robin's-egg blue on the exterior. I paid $7 for the lot, which, compared with what I've seen on eBay, is a very good price for what I got. On top of that, the set is nearly flawless. Or it was when I brought it home...
You see, I live in Georgia. I unthinkingly stacked the saucepans in the skillet in my cupboard, forgetting that the humidity here was likely to cause rust. I now have some cardboard rounds in between the pieces.
I haven't yet cleand the rust ring out of the skillet, because I wasn't sure what kinds of cleaners and scrubbers were okay to use on the enamel. I've never had any, and my mom never used cast iron. I'd like to use my set for cooking, but not if it will compromise the condition too seriously. From what I've seen the blue is a very rare color, so I'd like to keep it as nice as possible. I'm thinking of taking it back to my parents' in Nebraska to avoid the humidity (somewhat).
So, if anyone has any advice on use or care of enameled cast iron, or else expertise or experience with Descoware, I'd really appreciate hearing from you.
Thank you so much!
Jen
I'm new to the forum--it's great to be here!
I am fortunate to have found a set of descoware pots and pans at a thrift store in Nebraska a few months ago. There's a large skillet, and two sizes of small, stacking saucepans with lids. The enamel is off-white inside and robin's-egg blue on the exterior. I paid $7 for the lot, which, compared with what I've seen on eBay, is a very good price for what I got. On top of that, the set is nearly flawless. Or it was when I brought it home...
You see, I live in Georgia. I unthinkingly stacked the saucepans in the skillet in my cupboard, forgetting that the humidity here was likely to cause rust. I now have some cardboard rounds in between the pieces.
I haven't yet cleand the rust ring out of the skillet, because I wasn't sure what kinds of cleaners and scrubbers were okay to use on the enamel. I've never had any, and my mom never used cast iron. I'd like to use my set for cooking, but not if it will compromise the condition too seriously. From what I've seen the blue is a very rare color, so I'd like to keep it as nice as possible. I'm thinking of taking it back to my parents' in Nebraska to avoid the humidity (somewhat).
So, if anyone has any advice on use or care of enameled cast iron, or else expertise or experience with Descoware, I'd really appreciate hearing from you.
Thank you so much!
Jen