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Cast iron's the best! That's what I grew up with both at home and camping on summer vacations. Fresh-caught trout cooked over an open fire in cast iron! Mmmmmmm!
We've got 4 different sizes of older USA-made skillets and a newer ribbed square top-of-stove griddle that are used almost daily. I've also used the ribbed griddle under the broiler burner with success.
I sparingly use soap on cast iron, preferring just very hot water in most cases, wipe it dry with paper towels, put it over a flame on our gas stove for a few seconds to build up enough heat to finish drying and then let it air cool before putting away.
Cooks evenly and tastes great! Nothing like fried chicken or fish in cast iron.
Our kids are grown and prefer cooking with cast iron as well.
Not "stylish" but it sure works great - and "stylish" doesn't taste near as good.