Field skillets are priced at a premium, with their standard skillet costing $165, before any first time customer discounts. This higher price point reflects Field's focus on producing vintage-inspired, high-quality skillets in smaller batches.
Field is Family
The company was started by two brothers, Stephen & Chris Muscarella, who named the company after their maternal grandmother—and it was from that side of the family that they inherited a number of vintage cast iron pans from the 1930s.
Finally older cast iron tends to be more expensive than new. They often have brand names with pretty logos, are lighter and smoother, made by hand, and have made it through the massive scrap metal drives of the WWII era, and so are scarcer. All of that appeals to collectors, who drive the prices up.
Cast iron cookware's disadvantages include its heavy weight, the need for seasoning and maintenance, potential reaction with acidic foods, and lack of slickness for delicate cooking tasks.
Cast iron is non-toxic
No toxic or engineered plastic coatings. Field Skillets are machined smooth with a unique texture that seasons naturally to a nonstick patina, just by cooking on it. 100 years from now, this pan will be in your grandkid's kitchen, not in the landfill.
Field skillets are priced at a premium, with their standard skillet costing $165, before any first time customer discounts. This higher price point reflects Field's focus on producing vintage-inspired, high-quality skillets in smaller batches.
Field sizing is based on vintage cast iron conventions, so our No. 8 size means a 10 ¼" width, edge-to-edge. Dimensions: 10 ¼" diameter.
“Glass, like Pyrex cookware, is a safe option,” Perko said. “Cast iron is a safe option if NOT frying or using high-temperature cooking. If you have or can use or purchase stainless steel pots and pans, they are healthier choices for long-term/lifetime use.”
Cooking with cast iron can increase iron intake, potentially benefiting iron-deficiency anemia. However, frying in cast iron can lead to the formation of trans fats. Teflon (PTFE) coating in nonstick cookware has raised health concerns due to the release of toxic gases and chemicals at normal cooking temperatures.
Yes, it is safe to use and cook on cast iron cookware. The many benefits of cast iron cookware are that it is easy to clean and maintain.
Quality cast iron should have an even surface without any pits, bumps, or irregularities. This uniformity ensures even cooking and heat distribution. High-end cast iron is often cast in sand molds, which contributes to the cookware's even surface and heat distribution capabilities.
Griswold pans, like many other vintage cast iron brands, were made with quality craftsmanship. After casting, they went through an additional step called polish-grinding, resulting in a silky-smooth surface. This not only allows for easier seasoning but also ensures an even cooking experience.
With proper care, a good cast iron pan can last for generations, becoming even better with age.
While our office headquarters are located in New York City, our production and fulfillment operations include facilities in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.
First launched in 2017 by brothers Chris and Stephen Muscarella on Kickstarter, Field Company was a runaway success. Starting with the lightest, smoothest, and nicest cast iron pan on the market, a new classic American brand was born — one with modernist sensibilities and an iconic product line.
Based on this list, it is best to avoid Teflon and other nonstick pans, especially those made with either PTFE or PFOA, as well as aluminum pots and pans.
The disadvantages of cast iron
One of the main drawbacks of cast iron pans is their weight. Cast iron is significantly heavier than other types of cookware, which can make handling and maneuvering them more challenging, especially for individuals with physical limitations.
The type of iron that comes from cast iron cooking is nonheme iron and is safe to consume. It is the same type of iron as found in plant sources such as beans, spinach and tofu. Children one to three years old only need 7mg iron daily, so if it's best not to cook every meal for children this age in cast iron cookware.
“The most nontoxic cookware that you can buy is stainless steel, cast iron or carbon steel; things that don't have a coating on them,” says Alexis Pisciotta, culinary purchasing and events manager and cookware consultant for Food Network.
But stainless steel cookware is the most prized and frequently sought-after by professional chefs and serious home cooks alike. Known for its durability and high heat retention, it can achieve an excellent sear or perfect sauté. And it can last a lifetime.
Then, we removed GreenPan entirely from our list of non-toxic cookware. There were two primary reasons: Competing brands began providing independent laboratory testing to prove their products are non-toxic. We became aware of lawsuits against GreenPan that cast doubt on the company's marketing claims.
Grey cast iron is characterised by its graphitic microstructure, which causes fractures of the material to have a grey appearance. It is the most commonly used cast iron and the most widely used cast material based on weight.
A well-seasoned cast iron pan achieves a natural non-stick surface without harmful chemicals or engineered coatings. Your skillet will arrive pre-seasoned with three coats of organic grapeseed oil, so it's ready to cook right away.
Griswold Manufacturing (/ˈɡrɪzwɔːld, -wəld/) was an American manufacturer of cast-iron kitchen products founded in Erie, Pennsylvania, in business from 1865 through 1957. For many years the company had a world-wide reputation for high-quality cast-iron cookware.