Cooking with cast iron can be intimidating — not to mention heavy — but once you try it, it's easy to become a convert. I love my pan for indoor grilling and making skillet breads; it distributes heat incredibly evenly. Cast-iron pans can even help boost your iron intake.

But be warned: you can't treat cast iron like any old pot. To make sure it lasts as long as possible — basically, forever — you have to do some things differently. Before using your cast iron for the first time, you need to "season" it. This process will protect your pan's surface from moisture and rust. Find out how to care for cast iron.

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• Women experience more work stress than men — The Grindstone
• You cannot underestimate the importance of enough sleep — HuffPost Women
• Odd jobs: earning a living as a cannabis baker — The Billfold

As we head into the weekend, it's time to turn our attention to the very important topic of brunch cocktails. Though a bloody mary or mimosa is the obvious choice, I find that a Ramos gin fizz functions as an excellent morning drink.

If you're a fan of fizzes, you'll find plenty of the gin-infused variety. This classic version, invented by New Orleans barkeep Harry Ramos in the late 1800s, uses orange flower water as a French twist. Though it sounds heavy, it's surprisingly refreshing and frothy. To get the recipe, read more

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• Aww! Scientists discover why petting animals feels so good — Geekosystem
• The most sought-after tech skills in 2013 — ReadWrite
• BlackBerry Z10: too little too late? — Newser
• Throwback Thursday: fail whale returns to Twitter — HuffPost Tech
• Rare vintage photos of Paris — Mental Floss

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• "Binders of women" and other sexist remarks of 2012 — The Jane Dough
• Beware banks closing early on New Year's Eve — My Bank Tracker
• 31 surprising uses for baking soda — All You
• The "perfect" woman circa 1912 will surprise you — HuffPost Women
• Five things one woman wasted money on this year — The Billfold
• 10 worst financial habits to break — Bankrate
• 8 "life hacks" you needn't bother with — Wise Bread
• Go for it! Shopping for a home in the New Year — Credit Sesame

• What people spend on engagements, from rings to proposals — LearnVest
• Don't forget to check off these five postholiday tasks — The Jane Dough
• How to donate used books — Real Simple
• Most women agree with the "irresistibly attractive" ruling. Do you? — HuffPost Women
• Eight prominent people answer nosy money questions — The Billfold
• Three excuses you should never use at work — The Daily Muse
• Four tips for making New Year's resolutions stick — Wise Bread
• How a little extra income can help your credit score — Credit Karma
• A workplace where half of all women are sexually harassed — The Grindstone
• The best jobs for women in 2013 — Forbes

• 7 things to know about postholiday shopping — LearnVest
• Sadly, Bethenny Frankel is divorcing, but smartly, she has a prenup — The Jane Dough
• 5 unconventional ways to be a great friend — HuffPost Women
• What to do with your holiday bonus — CreditSesame
• 2012: the year one woman learned what stuff really costs — The Billfold
• Unlock the hidden potential of holiday leftovers! — AllYou
• 12 habits of highly responsible credit-card users — Wise Bread
• Looking to buy a French chateau on the cheap? — Bankrate
• Feeling sluggish today? Blame "social jet lag" — The Grindstone

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• Marissa Mayer's approval rating at Yahoo! drops — The Jane Dough
• The year's best and worst moments in women's health — HuffPost Women
• Let's throw some money at our problems, shall we? — The Billfold
• The best time of year to buy 15 essentials — Real Simple
• How to build a wardrobe on a budget — Bankrate
• 10 career lessons from Tory Burch — The Grindstone
• Cheap, easy, and delicious potluck dishes — Wise Bread

• Eight movies with a hidden money lesson — LearnVest
• The 50 women of the year — The Jane Dough
• Quick! Add this to your phone before traveling this holiday — Real Simple
• The workplace mistake that may be keeping women back — HuffPost Women
• How Teach For America can teach you something — The Billfold
• Five gifts with hidden costs and how to deal with them — Credit Sesame
• Must women be childless to fight the wage gap? — The Grindstone
• FICO vs. fakes: are you getting an accurate credit score? — Wise Bread
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• 18 female tech execs to watch — HuffPost Women
• Female drivers are passing men in sheer numbers — Bankrate
• Office confessions! What really goes on at work — LearnVest
• Why companies want to be in the bridal industry's "pink ghetto" — The Grindstone
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