We're with Ina: Start living "Lodge" with the standard bearer of cast iron cookware. (Getty Images)(NBC via Getty Images)
We have an important announcement: Ina Garten's favorite cast iron pan is on sale. And when Ina speaks, we listen. She is the queen (OK, the Contessa) of making life in the kitchen easy, breezy and joyful as she decodes French cooking for a new generation. Want to feel like culinary royalty this spring? Adding her beloved Lodge cast iron skillet to your arsenal is a great place to start. After all, Lodge has been making quality kitchen goods since 1896, so they know what they're doing. Not only is cast iron durable, but it's also excellent at heat retention to ensure consistent cooking.
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This No. 1 bestselling, TikTok-famous compact carpet cleaner packs a punch, especially considering it weighs less than 10 pounds! Its powerful suction can be used to remove stains not just from rugs, but furniture and even car upholstery, too. Plus, it comes with a self-cleaning hose tool and a bottle of Bissell's Spot & Stain with Febreeze. We haven't seen this viral cleaner priced much lower than it currently is in years (it was only a few bucks cheaper back in July for Prime Day) — and when you consider how much money it'll save you in professional cleaning bills (and replacement furniture), it'll pay for itself in just a few uses.
Having this popular dryer vent cleaning kit on hand is a great way to minimize the risk of fires, as it'll do a more thorough job than simply wiping the lint out. At over 45% off, it's currently about as low as we've seen it.
Get ahead of sweaty summer nights with this pair of cooling pillows. Thousands of satisfied sleepers rave about their soft, yet supportive feel, and their breathable down alternative fill helps promote airflow for a more comfortable slumber. According to the brand, they're suited for all sleep styles, whether you tend to rest on your back, stomach or side.
Hundreds of thousands of Amazon reviewers have given this popular sheet set a perfect rating, and for good reason. Its Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified material is both cooling and breathable to help keep pesky night sweats at bay, and the fitted sheet's deep pockets can accommodate mattress toppers without popping off in the middle of the night.
Gardening season is just around the corner, and these No. 1 bestselling pruning shears were designed to slice through stems like nobody's business. Made of durable stainless steel, the blades have a low-friction coating and a self-cleaning sap groove to help prevent sticking, and the nonslip handles offer a secure grip.
Check out our full Fiskars Garden Pruning Shears review for more.
A No. 1 bestselling Roomba that's down to just $159 (it's lowest price ever)? We'll take two! Let this little cleaning whiz zap up dust from your floor while you chill on the couch.
Psst: It arrives before Christmas, in case you still need a gift for the home cook in your life.
This is what Jennifer Garner — and thousands of Amazon shoppers — use to clean caked-on cast iron messes. It's made up of small stainless steel rings that won't get rusty, and can be used on stainless steel and aluminum cookware as well.
"I’m a chef and take good care of my cast iron pans," shared a user. "When I first saw this product, I was intrigued. I purchased one, and it is a staple in my home. I’ve bragged about how well it works to many people. The rounded chainmail removes all the debris without gouging the seasoning on the pan or scratching the surface. If it gets gunked up with debris, I just run it through the dishwasher."
Paying a premium for good cookware — heck, even mediocre cookware — seems to be the norm these days, so when we spot a well-constructed, super-sturdy piece like this skillet for just $20 (that's over 40% off), we think even Ina would say that "store-bought is just fine!" Plus, it was built to last forever, so you won't need to shell out for a replacement in two years.
This tough-as-nails Lodge skillet can be used anywhere — on the stove, over the grill, in the oven or even over a campfire. It's the ultimate multiuse tool, whether you're perfectly searing a steak, dry-frying mushrooms or making the best darn scrambled eggs ever. It comes pre-seasoned, so you don't have to fiddle around oiling it up, and it's ready to use right out of the box.
It's not just for savory cooking, either. Our resident Yahoo Life kitchen deals writer — who used to bake professionally — uses hers to make sweets like cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip pancakes. (Check out her full Lodge cast iron skillet review for more.)
Over 95,400 Amazon shoppers are so impressed by their Lodge skillets, they awarded them perfect five-star ratings.
"Lodge is hands down the best brand when it comes to cast irons," declared a happy home cook. "I have used mine almost every single day since I got it, and it has held up really well."
"It’s already seasoned and I love that!" exclaimed another Lodge loyalist. "It is my favorite pan now. It’s pretty, so I leave it sitting on my stove all the time. Nothing is sticking to it and it’s super easy to clean, has great heat distribution and is excellent quality. This will be passed down for generations."
"Lodge's cast iron pans are literally the best pans I have ever used in my life," gushed a final fan. "My absolute go-to every time I need to cook something. Perfect sear on steaks. ... Great for pancakes. Holds up to high heat in the oven."
Of course, its durability means it isn't exactly lightweight. "For people with weaker or injured wrists like me, this cast iron is the real deal and so it’s extremely heavy compared to other types of pans," explained one user. "I had to be careful carrying it to make sure I do not injure my wrist again." That said, they called it "A solid product and very forgiving cast iron pan for a beginner user like me."
"Be aware that the handle does get very hot!" cautioned a final fan, who added, "Make sure to wash it and dry it all at the same time, otherwise it can rust."
In the event that you notice some stubborn residue, here's a simple solution.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
