I can't believe I named this episode as a prepositional phrase! But it's the most concise question: what's your cookware handle made of? Cast iron or wrought iron? Stainless and aluminum and copper handles are pretty easy to identify, but if you have a piece of old cookware, how can you identify if it's blacksmith made or cast in a foundry? Listen on for all the tricks and tips to learning the details of your handles!

And don't forget, you can submit your own cookware questions by visiting www.housecopper.com and clicking on Podcast - I'll let you know when I answer your burning (pun intended) questions about your cooking tools, pots, and pans.