Ensure cast-iron cookware lasts

You splurged on a new cast-iron pan after your last one was damaged by rust. To keep the cookware in good condition, wipe clean as usual, then place a flattened, unused paper coffee filter in the pan and store in a cool, dry cabinet with the lid off. The porous paper will absorb rust-inducing moisture, keeping it from settling on the pan. Plus, if you want to stack your cookware to save cupboard space, the paper liner will keep the pan from getting scratched.