I guess it was only $7 if you threw it away, but hopefully you didn't. If it's carbon steel, the wok should change colors when you first heat it. Read about seasoning your wok here: http://thepauperedchef.com/2007/08/wh...

As for food-related topics, Eric Reuter writes about his farm, produce he sells at the farmers market, agricultural policy and his family meals at http://cherthollowfarm.blogspot.com.