The heavy cast iron casseroles and frying pans made of untreated iron from our grandmothers are really back in fashion! After all, they undoubtedly have their advantages over the lightweight pots and pans that were long used in our kitchens: They distribute heat much more evenly to the food being cooked, they come in impressive sizes (and weight!) and they are easy to clean. They also look great, these friends for life, and are a real eye-catcher, especially in an open-plan kitchen.