Gnu, there is a make of cast-iron cookware called Le Creuset. It's top-quality and has an enamel lining to the frying pans, so there's no need to pre-season them. They aren't non-stick, but one merely washes them in soapy water and lets the patina develop over time. They last forever and ever. The larger pans have the extra handle opposite the long one for easier lifting. Le Creuset comes in a lovely range of colours, and I'm sure you can get them over there. Eliza x