I’ve often wished I had an 8” cast iron skillet but every time I’m in a store and think of it all I can find are six and ten-inch ones, and I already have those. I finally decided to look online.  There were tons of them in all sizes. Focusing on the 8” brought up an interesting assortment. 

Glancing through them I noticed odd writing on the bottom of one.  Upon checking further, I saw there were all kinds of designs on the bottom of the skillets, like the Dutton Ranch from the movie series Yellowstone.  There were several about Dolly Parton, including a small one in the shape of a guitar.

Read more: Jolene, Please Don’t Take My Pan

There are some interesting misunderstandings and events involved with cast iron skillets like don’t ever sandblast your wife’s cookware to surprise her.  That might get you a reaction you don’t want regardless of your wonderful intentions.  One husband would be happy to advise you about that.

Always check with the owner of the box of old stuff you are about to donate.  That rustic old cast iron skillet might be a family heirloom and it could be worth a lot of money, especially if it’s Griswold Spider!  Jenny feels bad about getting rid of her husband’s grandmother’s skillet.

I heard about a lady who found one in a water trough at a farm.  She knew who it had to belong to so she restored it and gave it back to the farmer’s mother, who said, “I wondered where that went to. I’ve been feeding the cats out of it for years.”  (Homesteading Today.)

Some dos and don’ts: don’t put them in the dishwasher.  One helpful husband already tried that.  He doesn’t recommend it.   Mild soap, however, will not ruin it, just be sure to dry it thoroughly and oil it.  You can use metal utensils, they are preferred.  If the skillet has been properly seasoned it’s okay to cook acidic foods. If it hasn’t been, you may have to redo it.   

When I saw the skillet with one of Dolly Parton’s song titles on it I started laughing.  Naturally, my husband wanted to know what was so funny.  I showed it to him and he started laughing with me.  Since my birthday is in March he said, “Happy Birthday!”  So I am a year older, he didn’t have to put any effort into my birthday present, and I have a new skillet that says, “Jolene, please don’t take my pan.”

P.S. We had beans and cornbread the other night for dinner and Jolene did not take my pan. Or my man!!!

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