pbPart science and part personal preference, collecting and restoring cast-iron cookware is a complex art. For instance, what makes each company's cast iron unique Do chemicals used during restoration leech into food When it comes to surface finish, is textured or smooth betterbppIn iSkilletheadsi, the highly anticipated follow-up to iModern Cast Ironi, Ashley L. Jones dives deeper than ever into the world of cast iron. In these pages, which feature over 100 full-color photos, you'll find expert advice on purchasing cast iron from some of the most active collectors in the field today side-by-side comparisons of the major manufacturers in the US and interviews with each company and detailed how-to guides for restoring cast iron, including such methods as lye baths, electrolysis tanks, and chemical products, all compiled with input from devoted Skilletheads. And because no book on cast iron is complete without a little cooking, Jones includes 35 mouth-watering recipes contributed by food