There are foods that simply turn out better when they have full contact with the bottom of the pan and the grill rack during preparation. Strips of bacon don't curl and become crispier, burger patties, steak, green asparagus and fish roasted on the skin cook more evenly and develop more roasted flavors. Toasted in the grill pan, panini freshly topped with tomato and mozzarella also become a complete delight. The perfect tool to create full-surface contact is our fry and grill press. Made of cast iron, it brings just the right amount of weight. The hinged, spiral handle is made of less heat-conductive stainless steel, so it's easy to grip without oven mitts.

Victoria in Medellín, Colombia, has known this for three generations. It is now 101 years since grandfather Raúl learned all the skills of iron casting. He was soon able to set up his own workshop, where he initially mainly cast small handicraft items in molds and offered them for sale. His love of cooking and good food then gave the company founder the idea of producing a cast-iron grain mill. Looking back, this was the start of an international success story, as the Victoria iron foundry now sells its cookware in 32 countries around the world.

Before leaving the now fully automated production line, each piece is baked with linseed oil (burnished) or enameled in the traditional way and is therefore not only protected against corrosion, but also ready for immediate use. You can therefore use your cast-iron pans and pots straight away. Just preheat them for a few minutes and perhaps use a little more fat than usual the first few times, especially to preserve the browning and prevent sticking. And please also remember to use highly acidic foods with caution and not to use your cast iron cookware to store food. Tip: You can freshen up burnished cast iron at any time with a little grapeseed or linseed oil.

Care instructions: You should not put cast iron in the dishwasher. To clean it, simply wipe the surface thoroughly. You can easily remove an occasionally occurring rust stain by applying a small amount of cooking oil with kitchen tissue.  Please note that cast iron may leave marks on glass-ceramic surfaces.