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Bibi Hutchings: We are here in North Carolina this week, atop our near 5000-foot perch, relaxing and enjoying our view of layered blue-gray mountains that recede in rows all the way to what looks like the end of the world. Having a new place means stocking a new kitchen, and on this trip I bought a brand new iron skillet, something I haven’t done in decades, so I have been seasoning it over the last two days. 

If you don’t know what it means or don’t know how to “season” an iron skillet, I will share how I was taught. Hopefully, you already have an iron skillet and can skip this part, but if not, hopefully you’ll be inspired to get one, if for no other reason than to make a beloved breakfast tradition: The Skillet Crusty. Read more.