On 18 Jan 2005 03:32:39 GMT, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
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> I didn't know the Lodge had an Outlet store, Ariane. Where is it located?
> I have several pieces of Lodge cast iron...the old original style. A dutch
> oven and chicken fryer were inherited from my grandmother and are very
> well-seasoned. I bought a griddle a few years ago and have since managed
> to season it well. I have a huge assortment of Le Creuset cookware, but I
> would still be interested in how Lodge's enameled pieces compare. They're
> good looking, to be sure.

I had to look it up, because I just couldn't remember off the
top of my head. It's in South Pittsburgh, TN, and from their website,
it looks like the original...? We had no idea it was there, we just
saw signs along the highway for a Lodge outlet store and followed
them. The place is small and easy to miss, as it's set back from
the road a bit. They sold a nice assortment of stuff, including a
section that had factory seconds at a discount.

FWIW, I liked the Lodge's enameled cast iron pot handles
better. They were metal, a funky twisty shape that looks easier to
grab with or without mitts. Appearance was otherwise attractive and
similar to Le Creuset, but prices were a bit less expensive. Heh, but
considering we're talking about LC, that's not really saying much!

> If I thought I'd use it a lot, I'd probably buy one of Lodge hibatchis, but
> I'm a slave to my gas grill! :-) I'd probably only use it if we were
> cooking away from home.

My husband Erik has gotten rather grill/bbq obsessed within
the past couple years, so he now has an el-cheapo Brinkmann smoker, a
Weber charcoal grill and a Kamado. I'm still looking for a good 12-step
program for him, poor soul. ;P

Ariane