How to Season the Milk Street Cast Iron Furusato

Asked Jan 18, 2024 by Bruce S.

# I recently purchased the Milk Street Cast Iron pot. Do I need to season the pot before cooking with it? If seasoning is recommended how do you suggest seasong the Pot?

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Gâteau de Ménage (“Household Cake”)

From the Franche-Comté area of France, gâteau de ménage translates as “household cake.” (Is it any wonder we prefer the French name?) With a base of rich, yeasted brioche-like dough that’s shaped into a tart shell and filled with a sweet, eggy cream c

By Lawman JohnsonMay 21, 2026

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Peter C.
May 6, 2024
If I already purchased the everything pan can I get a lid? That wasn't available originally or was it?
- Chris KimballMilk Street Staff
  August 6, 2024
  Hi Peter,
  Sorry for the delay in responding. Yes, lids are available! It's a terrific all-purpose pan and the lid makes it even better. Here's the listing in the store:

Recipe

Gâteau de Ménage (“Household Cake”)

From the Franche-Comté area of France, gâteau de ménage translates as “household cake.” (Is it any wonder we prefer the French name?) With a base of rich, yeasted brioche-like dough that’s shaped into a tart shell and filled with a sweet, eggy cream c

By Lawman JohnsonMay 21, 2026