We started with a Lodge 10.25" about two weeks ago. My first cooking attempt resulted in tasty crappie dinner but I found out I used way too high of heat so I had to use the coarse kosher salt scrub to clan the crusty mess in the bottom of the pan. I seriously never would have guessed that a pan the crusted up would ever come clean but the kosher salt worked fantastic.
I learned a cheap lesson, did more research & since mastered the (over easy) eggs and bacon that I love for breakfast. It got easier and easier to cook with, so I threw away my favorite Tfal pan.
Since then, we've bought the 13.25" Lodge and after seasoning, tried 2 deep dish pizzas (Pepperoni, mushroom & Itlian sausage) . Turned out better than I would have ever thought. They were the confirmation for us that we are going to love these new CI cookware. I can't wait to get and succeed with a DO, so we can throw our crockpot in the garbage too!!
Also can't wait to cook some filet steaks on the new CI. I've never cooked a steak indoors, ever! I'm a charcoal only steak guy but I am looking to change that and at least have the CI as an option when it's not great bbq weather outside.