cast iron is the best, alum or other material will "melt" and you'll have a mess. May not melt the first or the 10th time but it will.
yep get a big soup ladle, from a thrift store, get a good stainless steel one, works great!
Whatever you are willing to put up with, is exactly what you will have.
When your ship comes in. ... make sure you are willing to unload it.
PAYPAL, sucks and I will never use them again. I recommend you do the same.
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