Starting heirloom recipes is a unique gift that keeps on giving to generation to generation. Memories are kept alive and the food that was once was prepared for you, is now prepared by you. Most often when people think of their cast iron heirloom, they think of their grandmother's cornbread. Studies have shown that all […]
In my best Homer Simpson gurgling noise impersonation. "Ahhhhh, Chicken and Dumpling ahhhhhh." Ok, that's a weak attempt. I'll never do that again. I'm such a sucker for chicken and dumplings. My Mammie made the best dumplings when I was a child. While everyone was getting ready for Sunday lunch, I would cram every single […]
Too much oil when seasoning cast iron can lead to a sticky and splotchy cast iron. I use a very simple approach when I use oil to season my cast iron skillet. The oil that I prefer to use when seasoning cast iron is bacon grease. I love the slick not-stick cooking surface my cast […]
Cornbread wedge pans are one of my favorite cast iron pieces to use in my kitchen. The wedge pan can be used for many different things, other than cornbread. The uniqueness of the wedge pan allows your food to become crisp on all three sides. This was actually the intended purpose for the invention of […]
One of the benefits of owning antique cast ironware is the age, weight, and glass smooth cooking surface. The design of antique cast iron is very unique as well. Sadly, antique cast iron has been placed on the back burner because of markings that seem less than desirable, compared to named brand cast iron retailers […]
