Do Tomatoes and Wine Really Ruin Cast-Iron Cookware? We Asked an Expert

Cast iron has a reputation for being tough as nails but certain foods can strip it of its precious coating. Here's what a cooking instructor had to say about using cast-iron cookware safely.

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from Northeastern and has toiled in nearly every aspect of the food business, including as a line cook in Rhode Island where he once made a steak sandwich for Lamar Odom. Right now he's likely somewhere stress-testing a blender or tinkering with a toaster. Anything with sesame is his all-time favorite food this week.