What Happens When Nobody Teaches You to Season a Skillet
For generations, a well-seasoned cast iron skillet was the centerpiece of every Southern kitchen — passed down like a family name and maintained with almost religious devotion. But something is shifting. Younger Southerners are reaching for nonstick pans and dishwasher-safe cookware, and the old knowledge of how to build and keep a cast iron's seasoning is quietly walking out the door with their grandmothers.