I love to cook, but certain jobs are just tedious. Take mincing garlic for example. It's easy enough to chop, but mince those tiny cloves, when I need a lot? I never end up with minced pieces the same size. So I came up with a kitchen hack that works great. And since I have … Continue reading Why I Don’t Mince Garlic Anymore
Category: Kitchen tools
3 Ways to Clean the Kitchen Sink
Did you know the kitchen sink is the dirtiest, germ-i-est place in the house? More than any part of the bathroom. You probably disinfect your toilet more often than the kitchen sink. Food particles, meat juice drippings, blood and dirt off vegetables can lurk not just in the sink itself, but especially in the drainer, … Continue reading 3 Ways to Clean the Kitchen Sink
My All Time Favorite Cookbooks
Since I love to cook, I have quite a few cookbooks. Maybe more than "a few". My family knows this, as I frequently receive them as gifts. My sisters will pass on to me those they no longer want. I love to page through a cookbook to see what I might like. It's even better … Continue reading My All Time Favorite Cookbooks
Enameled Cast Iron Pros and Cons
What's the Difference? Enameled cast iron has both benefits and drawbacks as compared to "naked" black cast iron cookware. It's the basic black dressed up with enamel paint, and looks prettier! Benefits: it's easier to maintain - the enamel coating doesn't require the process of seasoning it gets hot and stays hot just like plain … Continue reading Enameled Cast Iron Pros and Cons
Buying and Using Cast Iron Skillets & Pots
I love cast iron skillets. At least one of mine is always at home on the top of the stove. I have little ones small enough for individual servings, up to a large 15.5" Lodge that will feed a dozen people. I have a set that was my grandmothers - so well seasoned the inside … Continue reading Buying and Using Cast Iron Skillets & Pots