re: Lodge cast iron, anybody cook with it?

Rouge, i can understand your concern but Lye is used in soap making, to cure olives and for making bagels. I guess it can be considered a poison but in concentrated form is caustic. I would bet it would eat skin before it could poison you. It rinses off of iron with soap and water and does not leave any residue.

But I do agree it is dangerous stuff and has to be respected. Gloves and eye protection should be used. Follow safety procedures and you will be fine.

I really have no experience with Flax. It is too expensive for me to use for the amount of iron I clean. I was told by people with a lot more experience than me I should stay away from it so I do. I am told it really looks good though.