Nothing works. Or is there a way to fix this? A: Yes, you should be able to remove even stubborn rust from your cast-iron skillet. Most nonstick pans have a coating that gradually wears or chips away.

Read more: Gordon Ramsay Constantly Praises One Cookware Brand, And You Should Take Note Of course, the best time to remove rust from cast iron is to prevent it from forming in the first place.

Now a regular at the monthly Antiques Faire, Affoumado has become a go-to Bay Area specialist in cookware restoration.

I tried 'Depression cake,' a recipe from the Great Depression with no eggs or dairy. It's my new favorite dessert.