Care and Feeding of Your Cast Iron, Part 2
So, if you examine a cast iron skillet under a microscope, you’ll notice a variety of microscopic pores, fissures, and surface irregularities. Part 1 gives you an explanation of why. Food can stick when it cooks because of the moisture that seeps into these crevices. Furthermore, when proteins come into contact with metal, they can…
Care and Feeding of Your Cast Iron, Part 1
If you’ve ever hesitated purchasing cast iron cookware because you’ve heard stories about its care and “feeding” (use a lot of oil), this is the post for you. While traveling through Tennessee, I saw a sign pointing to the Lodge Factory Outlet, which produces cast iron pans. I was on a tour bus, so I…
So you get to host the turkey this year.
Do you intend to prepare your first Thanksgiving meal? I guess you’re not really hosting but roasting the turkey. Are you feeling hesitant about roasting a turkey because of the size of the whole animal? We’re here to assist you in making your holiday feast a success, whether you’re a novice cook or hosting for…
Hush Puppy!, Part 2
If you’re just joining us, check out Part 1. The first time the term “hush puppies” made national headlines, it was because of several tourists who were fishing in Florida. A trip report on central Florida was published in 1934 by the Pennsylvania newspaper Harrisburg Sunday Courier. The author had gone fishing at Mr. Joe…
Hush Puppy!, Part 1
You will almost certainly be served hushpuppies if you order fried catfish or shrimp if you’ve ever been to the South, or indeed anywhere in the country where a true Southerner has built a restaurant. In a deep fryer, they are cooked until the outside is crisp and the middle is soft and chewy after…
New Year’s Day Traditions, Part 2
There are lots of traditions celebrated in this country. If you missed the first part, read it here. Image by anialaurman from Pixabay Sauerkraut Regarding the sauerkraut, the Fall was also the peak of the cabbage harvest, which led to the shredding and pickling of tons of cabbage to make sauerkraut. If you’ve ever brined…
New Year’s Day Traditions, Part 1
When I was a child, I recall the rush to get all of the traditional New Year’s Day delicacies before the grocery store ran out of them. After all, if you didn’t have your greens, how would you guarantee that your family would prosper and enjoy good fortune during the year? Many cultures in the…
Kitchen Away From Home, Part 2
If you haven’t read Part 1, you’ll find it here. Hopefully you’re enjoying your kitchen away from home. Here are a few more suggestions to bring with you. Colander with Fine Mesh Until you learn your kitchen lacks a colander for draining it, pasta sounds like the ideal quick and simple lunch for a trip.…
Kitchen Away From Home, Part 1
A rental house from one of the many services offered is a year-round solution for getting together with family and friends. This article examines what might be in a kitchen away from home and what you would need to supplement their options. A well-stocked rental house appears to have lots of kitchen essentials, but they…
Picnics Outside, Part 2
This picnic is starting to be fun. Make sure you check out Part 1. According to a recent survey that I conducted in a very illogical manner, there are three unique picnic menus. The first is a cold fried chicken and potato salad variant, comfort food. The wine and cheese picnic comes in second. Sandwiches…
Picnics Outside, Part 1
When was the last time you went on a picnic? A picnic seems simple: Pack up some food in a basket. Head to a nearby park. Have a delicious lunch outside. However, preparing lunch for a picnic is more complicated than preparing one to eat at home since let’s face it, how often have you…
Battle of the Chilis Continues, Part 2
If you’re just joining us be sure to check out Part 1 of this story. Let’s go a little bit around the nation in search of your preferred chili. Surprisingly, I’ve tried each kind. All were worth the tasting, albeit some were too spicy for my stomach and palate. Austin Red San Antonio is credited…
Is it chili, chilli or chile to you?, Part1
When writing this essay, I had my first “aha!” moment when I realized that, depending on where you are from, the word “chili” might be spelled in various ways. The British spell it chilli, while Hispanics spell it chile. Americans spell it chili. To prevent the red lines caused by word processing, I’ll spell it…
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Hawaii Eats, Part 2
Before we get into the sweets, make sure you check out Part 1 of this series. In this section let’s discuss the food’s history and culture. This assortment of cuisine is prevalent throughout the islands and is what the locals eat daily. On their way to work, they pick up the ensaymada (Filipino butter-topped pastry)…
Hawaii Eats, Part 1
My last trip to Hawaii was about 20 years ago, but I’m already preparing my palate for the wide variety of delights the islands offer. Canned meat, yard birds, and classic lunches with lots of seafood choices are easy to find on all the islands of Hawaii. If I had the time and space, I’d…