A cast iron skillet isn't just cookware — it's a rite of passage. This kitchen workhorse can transform steaks into masterpieces and cornbread into Southern gold, but it's not exactly foolproof. Treat ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.