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By: Kitchens Are For More Than Cooking | Eat at Home

Kitchens Are For More Than Cooking | Eat at Home — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:02:11 +0000

[...] already shown you around my kitchen, but cooking isn’t all that goes on in a kitchen. I spend most of my time at home in the [...]

By: Gary Saqyer

Gary Saqyer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:22:25 +0000

I got all the important kitchen accessories,but missing only one thing…that is one handy and malfunctioning mixer… will get it soon…

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:48:34 +0000

To season a cast iron pan, put a heavy coat of oil or grease all over the inside. I think crisco works well because you can get it coated evenly and heavily. Wipe off big clumps, but you do want it to be a heavy coat. Bake it for at least an hour. Set the oven for 350-400 degrees. It might smoke and stink a bit while it’s seasoning. Let the pan cool and then wipe it out with a paper towel. You may need to repeat this process a couple of times and it will also season more as you cook in it.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:14:33 +0000

How neat to have a look in your kitchen! I have been thinking about a Santoku knife and with your added endorsement, I think I’ll get one.

I love my iron skillets! I use my small one several times a week. The larger one I use less frequently only because it is so dang heavy and when cleaning it my arm gets tuckered out. LOL

By: Mamie

Mamie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:17:53 +0000

Thanks for all the comments and info on using cast iron on glass top stoves. I have REALLY been wanting a couple of cast iron pans, but didn’t know if they could be used on my glass top stove. Like Kristal, I would like to know how to start seasoning a cast iron pan. Thanks for such a great blog!

By: Kristal

Kristal — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:51:37 +0000

Oh good! I have a cast iron pot on my christmas wish list but worried about my glass top. So now, tell me, if I get one, what is a great way to start seasoning it?

By: zeemaid

zeemaid — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:50:08 +0000

thanks so much for the tour of your home. I’d love a kitchen aid not because of it’s a glitzy appliance but because it’s supposed to be the best. Unfortunately the price isn’t the best *L*. I’d love a flat top range with convection and a dual oven and a larger crockpot. I have a small one but would like a big one for doing bigger roasts and chickens.

By: brandy

brandy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:47:10 +0000

I have several of the same tools as you including the BF special kitchen aid from Walmart! The only thing I don’t have is the cast iron pans. I keep meaning to get some but never think of it when people ask what I’d like for my birthday or Christmas.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:39:42 +0000

Jackie, the bottom of my skillet is mostly smooth, meaning there aren’t any ridges or anything. There is a texture to the surface and the name of the brand and size of the pan is stamped into the bottom too. I’ve never seen the kind that have ridges. I don’t know how that would work on the glass top, but I’ve never had trouble with mine.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:28:13 +0000

Hi…I am a new subscriber to your blog and have enjoyed todays post as well. I have a Kitchen Aid mixer and love it! I was wondering about the cast iron pans on a glass top as well. I have always questioned this but never had an answer…thanks so much. Is the bottom of your cast iron pan smooth? I have seen some new types that have ridges and wondered if that would work on glass. Thanks again for your post today…it was fun and informative.