Amerikansk roadtrip: 12-tums kryddad gjutjärnspanna, Kalifornien

The seasoning was flawless out of the box—eggs slid right off on the first try. The California engraving on the handle is a nice touch, though I mainly bought it for the even heat distribution across that thick, heavy base.

The California engraving on the handle is a nice touch that makes it feel like a keepsake, and the pan itself arrived perfectly pre-seasoned with a smooth cooking surface. I've used it for cornbread and seared chicken so far, and nothing sticks at all.

The 12-inch size is perfect for feeding my family, and the California engraving on the handle makes it a fun conversation piece in the kitchen. It's pre-seasoned and ready to go, so I used it for cornbread right out of the box and nothing stuck.