Smithey’s genesis is in Morton’s affinity for vintage cast-iron cookware, which he had spent his free time finding and restoring while working in banking and real estate investment.

Affoumado says another issue with cast iron is that inexpensive varieties of it found at hardware stores is not “finished” like the vintage pieces he specializes in restoring. This results in ...

or cast iron. Whether you just invested in your first expensive pan or want to restore a neglected collection of knives, it’s never too late to give your kitchen gear some TLC. “Take care of ...