Should You Avoid Using Acidic Ingredients In Your Cast-Iron Cookware?
Cast iron cookware is the best in the game durability- and versatility-wise, but it does have weaknesses. Here's whether acidic ingredients are one of them.
Read MoreGeorgina is a Macedonian writer with five years of experience. A passionate wine enthusiast and foodie, she loves tasting new wines and uncovering the story behind each bottle. When she's not writing, Georgina enjoys traveling, and often finds herself at karaoke parties, eagerly trying to hit the high notes. Her work has been featured in many publications and online platforms, including the Daily Mail, Daily Mirror, Daily Star, Press Gazette, and Interesting Engineering.
Georgina holds a bachelor's degree in viticulture and oenology from Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in North Macedonia, and a master's specialization in the same field from MATE University in Hungary.
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