Organizing Your New Kitchen
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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Modern Cooking!
I have always enjoyed cooking, planning daily meals for my family, and shopping for the groceries, so I thought I would share some of my personal thoughts with you about how I tackle the process!
There's nothing better than a good, hot meal at the end of a long day's work...for those who work outside the home, a little pre-planning and early morning preparation will make that an easy to attain reality...
Join me as I discuss basic tools for the kitchen, as well as a few of my favorite recipes!
You will see just how easy it is to completely overcome any unwarranted fear of cooking! It's so much fun, simple, and so heart-warming to bask in the glow of family appreciation for your culinary talents.
When It's Time to Cook....
When you get hungry, and decide it's time to cook something, you will discover that the ability to prepare that meal requires some forethought!You need to not only be equipped with the proper tools, but also the knowledge of how to use them...
Of course, that's after you've gone shopping to buy the proper culinary tools!
In order to buy the proper cookware, you'll need to know what each type of pot is used for, so let's get acquainted with the different types of cookware that are necessary for daily meal preparation.
...okay, so not quite THAT young! " )
I learned to cook when I was very young, which happened to be in the late 50's and early 60's... so please indulge me as I share some memories of my earliest cooking lessons while I share with you my appreciation for a high-powered kitchen.So come with me...let's get acquainted with the wonderful delights of a modern kitchen!
Chicken Fruit Basket
Amazon Price: $10.73 (as of 07/10/2009) 
Egg Basket
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Wire Egg Basket
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Country Cooking Has Come a Long Way Since My Early Days of Culinary Training
Boppa's Farm Was Filled With Chickens!
My great-grandfather raised a garden, grand-children, pigs, cows and corn...as well as a host of chickens!I learned about gardening at a very young age, as well as the rigors of harvesting, cleaning and preparing the food, and many long hours of home canning.
It was a lot of work, and I spent many hours tending to those chores... I would much rather have been playing; but the discipline has given me a deep appreciation for modern conveniences, and their ability to simplify the tasks of everyday housekeeping!
Trust me, it's much nicer to gather your eggs from the supermarket than from a smelly old chicken coop!
The Demands of Country Living Taught Me to Make Good Use of Every Little Scrap...
After every meal, we would gather the table scraps and Boppa would carry them outside and dump them into that bucket. When it was full, he would take it down and take the food out to be fed to the pigs.
That's what's known as "slopping the hogs."
Potato peelings, egg shells, coffee grounds, leftover chicken bones... it all went into that rusty old bucket to be taken out to feed the pigs.
Cooking Terms & What They Mean...as Recorded in the 1950's!
From Frying Pans to Pressure Cookers... Let's Learn About Cookware!
Cast Iron
Lodge Logic 12-Inch Pre-Seasoned Skillet
Amazon Price: $27.50 (as of 07/10/2009)
Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 10-1/2-Inch Round Griddle
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned Cast-Iron 8-Inch Skillet
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 15 Inch Cast-Iron Skillet
Amazon Price: $40.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 6-1/2-Inch Skillet
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
How-To Season Your Cast Iron Skillet
Food sticks to the surface, requiring some pretty intense effort to scrub it out!
It will become such an aggravation, you'll just want to toss that skillet out and buy a new one! Here's how you can prevent the irritation, the loss, and the lack of a useful vessel at your house!
Learn the secret to seasoning your cast iron; BEFORE you use it for the very first time!
Here's how it's done:
* Preheat your oven to 250 degrees
* Wash your new skillet in warm, sudsy water and dry thoroughly.
(new cast iron will be a light gray in color)
* Pour a small amount of cooking oil into the skillet and use a paper towel to spread the oil over the entire surface. (inside, outside, the handle, and the bottom)
* Place the skillet into the pre-heated oven for 10 - 12 hours
* Check the skillet every 2-3 hours to add an additional coat of cooking oil
Use very light coats of oil...too much oil will "puddle" and become crusty (that will cause your food to stick when you begin to use your new skillet!)
USE CAUTION!
Use a hot pad, and careful handling...even though the temperature is low, the cast iron will become extremely hot!
As the oil is absorbed into the skillet, it will begin to blacken, and the surface will begin to become smooth.
* After 10 - 12 hours, remove the skillet from the oven and allow it to cool throughly.
* To maintain your skillet:
Now that your skillet is seasoned, there's no more need for SOAP! Simply use hot water to clean your skillet to preserve the finish. After each cleaning, apply another light coat of cooking oil to maintain the smooth cooking surface.
(After I coat the skillet with vegetable oil, I heat it for just a few minutes...the heat causes the iron to completely absorb the oil)
SAFETY FIRST: Never leave a hot stove unattended!
It won't take long to discover what a little workhorse this skillet can be, and you are certain to want more than one!
Here's a Picture of One of My Favorite Little Black Beauties!
KCStargazer Has Created a MASTERPIECE About The Cast Iron Skillet!
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Grandma's Magic Pan: Adventures in Cast Iron Cooking
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This lens is dedicated to my Grandma. She could cook ANYTHING in that old iron skillet and it would be delicious! Heck, she could cook anything period and it would be delicious! Something as simple as a plain chicken breast, dredged in flour, with a...
Use Your Skillet For All of Your Favorite Frying
Grilled cheese, saute vegetables, french fries, french toast...the possibilities are endless!
Mmmmm; are you getting hungry yet?
Cheeseburgers... Deluxe!
Brown your burgers.....
Smother them in garl...
Top with shredded ch...
Self-Proclaimed World's Greatest Chef...
Bob shows us how easy it is to make southern fried chicken using a cast iron skillet.
Your Next Mainstay in the Kitchen is a Large Dutch Oven, or Stockpot
For best results...season the cast iron pots in the same manner as your cast iron skillet!
Dutch Ovens Come in All Sizes, Shapes & Colors!
Staub Coq Au Vin 5.5 Quart Cocotte, Eggplant
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Lodge Color Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Island Spice
Amazon Price: $77.50 (as of 07/10/2009)
Staub Fall Soup Pot, Terra Cotta
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Lodge Enameled Cast-Iron 6-Quart Dutch Oven, Caribbean Blue
Amazon Price: $77.50 (as of 07/10/2009)
Homemade Goulash
Add Pasta and Stir
Begin With a Well Se...
Brown Your Ground Be...
Fresh Garlic, Sweet...
Whole Clove of Garli...
Pull the Cloves Apar...
Cut the Ends Off the...
Fresh Garlic
Bring Water to a Ful...
Add Pasta to Boiling...
Ground Beef with Oni...
Hunt's Tomato Sauce...
Add a Little Water t...
Add Ground Beef &...
Simmer Til Bubbly Ho...
Soups, Spaghetti and More...
Boil chicken breasts or beef cubes for soup or stew...
You can also use your dutch oven to heat chow mein, home-made vegetable soup or chili...
Staub 8-Quart Round Cocotte, Eggplant
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Cherry Red
Amazon Price: $269.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 5-1/2-Quart Round French Oven, Dune
Amazon Price: $229.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Le Creuset 2-3/4 Quart Oval French Oven, Caribbean
Amazon Price: $224.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 7-1/4-Quart Round French Oven, Cobalt Blue
Amazon Price: $341.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
From Stock Pot to Crock Pot...
Hot and bubbly... homemade goulash
Cast Iron is Perfect For Slow Cooking...
it's time for a cast iron dutch oven...
Soup beans are aka... pinto beans!
Lodge Logic Pre-Seasoned 5-Quart Dutch Oven with Loop Handles
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Lodge Logic 5-Quart Pre-Seasoned Dutch Oven
Amazon Price: $41.54 (as of 07/10/2009)
When It Comes to Sauce Pans....
Small pots for heating a can of soup, larger pots for simmering vegetables, or a tiny little pot for making a smooth cream sauce, pudding or gravy...
When it comes to sauce pans, the more the merrier!
Sauce Pans
Pinzon 3.5-Quart Stainless-Steel Sauce Pan with Lid (retired)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Calphalon Simply Calphalon Nonstick Hard-Anodized Aluminum 1-Quart Saucepan with Stainless-Steel Lid
Amazon Price: $107.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 2-1/2-Quart Shallow Saucepan with Lid
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Farberware Classic 3-Quart Saucepan with Lid
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Calphalon Simply Calphalon Stainless-Steel 1-Quart Saucepan with Glass Lid
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Sauce Pans
Let's Discuss Bakeware!
Chicago Metallic Commercial Cookie/Jelly Roll Pans, Set of 2
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Baker's Secret Basics 3-Piece Cookie Sheet Value Pack
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Norpro Stainless Steel 10 Inch x 15 Inch Baking Sheet
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Chicago Metallic Commercial 14-by-16-Inch Cookie Sheet
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
All Cookie Sheets Are Not the Same!
It's a great heat conductor, and provides even distribution of heat...
Did I hear someone say, Chocolate Chip?
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip Cookie Auto Coaster, Single Coaster for Your Car
Amazon Price: $1.79 (as of 07/10/2009)
More Cookie Sheets
Baker's Secret Air Insulated Large Baking Sheet
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Chicago Metallic Professional 3-Piece Value Pack with 2 Cookie/Jelly Roll Pans and Cooling Grid
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Baker's Secret 3-Piece Value Pack
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Baker's Secret Basics Nonstick Large Cookie Pan
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 10-by-15-Inch Cookie Pan
Amazon Price: $13.50 (as of 07/10/2009)
A Cookie Sheet's Life is Incomplete....
There's nothing more delightful than warm cookies, fresh from the oven! If you don't have time for homemade, take a short-cut...
Simply purchase several rolls of pre-made cookie dough in your favorite flavor, press out the dough and cut with cookie cutters.
You'll enjoy the simplicity of pre-made batter, and will be the family hero when you present them with fresh cookies...still hot from the oven!
Shaped cookie cutters that match the season make the process even more fun...especially if you have little ones at your house!
Cookie Cutter Companions...
Ateco 11-Piece Graduated Round Cookie Cutter Set
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Norpro 3496 Donut and Cookie Cutter 2-3/4-Inch Stainless Steel
Amazon Price: $6.48 (as of 07/10/2009)
Progressive International Biscuit and Cookie Cutter Set
Amazon Price: $8.25 (as of 07/10/2009)
Ateco Round Cutters, Set of 4
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Ekco 3-Piece Cookie Cutter Set
Amazon Price: $10.71 (as of 07/10/2009)
More Cookie Cutters
Sun Cookie Cutter
Amazon Price: $1.10 (as of 07/10/2009)
Summer Tropical Paradise Cookie Cutters - Set of 12
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Bat Cookie Cutter
Amazon Price: $1.10 (as of 07/10/2009)
Tool Cookie Cutters - Set of 7
Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Ateco Graduated Heart Cookie Cutters, Set of 6
Amazon Price: $14.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
More, More...More!
Look What I Found!
Train Cookie Cutter
Amazon Price: $1.10 (as of 07/10/2009)
Locomotive Train Metal Cookie Cutter
Amazon Price: $2.69 (as of 07/10/2009)
R & M Train 8 Piece Cookie Cutter Set
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Boys Toys Set
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
I LOVE Trains!
I MUST HAVE SOME OF THOSE COOKIE CUTTERS!
I still love the sights and sound of a huge, puffing train engine passing through the neighborhood!
There's Still More Space For a Few More Cookie Cutters!
Dog & Dog Bone Cookie Cutters - Set of 6
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Dinosaur Cookie Cutters - Set of 7
Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Ateco 6-Piece Graduated Star Cookie Cutter Set
Amazon Price: $15.85 (as of 07/10/2009)
Farm Animal Cookie Cutters - Set of 6
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Pastry Sheets Make Clean-Up a Snap!
SiliconeZone Large Pastry/Baking Mat
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Simply Perfect Pastry Sheet
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Roul'Pat Silicone Pastry Mat
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
From Cookies... to Cupcakes!
Cupcake Accessories
Pastel Fluted Baking Cups
Amazon Price: $4.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Wilton 24 Count Mini Cupcakes N More Stand
Amazon Price: $15.79 (as of 07/10/2009)
Baking Cups - Cupcakes
Amazon Price: $3.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Kaiser Bakeware Patisserie Clown Paper Baking Cups Large
Amazon Price: $6.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
More Cupcake Pans
KitchenAid 12-Cup Muffin Pan with Wire Sled, Red
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Nordic Ware Mini Heart Baking Pan
Amazon Price: $27.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Wilton Nonstick Decorated Egg 6 Cavity Pan
Amazon Price: $9.33 (as of 07/10/2009)
Wilton 12-Cavity Petite Heart Pan
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Wilton 6-Cavity Mini Heart Pan
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Chicago Metallic 6-Cup Heart Cupcake Pan
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Berndes Die-Cast Aluminum Nonstick 10-Cup Mini-Heart Cupcake Pan
Amazon Price: $46.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Now That Dessert is Under Control....Let's Talk Casserole!
Glass or Aluminum?
Because it's a great heat conductor, I always reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees when using a glass casserole dish...
Pyrex Bakeware 2-Quart and 3-Quart Oblong Baking Dishes, Set of 2
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Pyrex Bakeware Sculptured 8-Inch Square Baking Dish, Clear with Blue Lid
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Pyrex Storage Deluxe 5-1/2-Cup Divided Dish with Lid
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
CorningWare French White 7-Ounce Ramekins, Set of 4
Amazon Price: $16.24 (as of 07/10/2009)
Nordic Ware Toaster Oven 1.5 Quart Casserole Pan
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Will You Need One Cup, or Two?
But baking is a science that requires precise measuring in order to achieve successful breads, cakes and pastries.
I keep several different sizes of measuring cups on hand...smaller cups for everyday cooking; and larger cups for preparing holiday treats for family, friends and guests!
Measuring Cups
Pyrex Prepware 2-Quart Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements
Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Blue Measurements
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Measuring Cup Set
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Oxo Good Grips 2-Cup Angled Measuring Cup
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Pyrex Prepware 1-Cup Measuring Cup, Clear with Red Measurements
Amazon Price: $6.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
You'll Need a Set of Measuring Spoons....
KitchenAid 5-Piece Measuring Spoon Set, Red
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Cuisipro Stainless-Steel Measuring Cups and Spoon Set
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Amco 4-Piece Stainless-Steel Measuring Spoon Set
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Oxo Good Grips Measuring Spoons, Stainless Steel
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Oxo Good Grips Soft 6-Piece Measuring Spoon Set, Black
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Just a Few More!
Cuisipro 9-Piece Measuring Spoon Set
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
SoftWorks 17-piece Kitchen Tool Set
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Use a Scoop to Measure Larger Increments... Like Flour, Sugar or Corn Meal
Evrimeasure Adjustable Measuring Scoop (Large)
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Norpro #9001 12OZ Heavy Duty Aluminum Scoop
Amazon Price: $4.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Dalla Piazza NuScup "Gem" Ruby Measuring Scoop #D1045RD
Amazon Price: $14.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Dalla Piazza NuScup "Gem" Sapphire Measuring Scoop #D1045BL
Amazon Price: $14.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Use a Smaller Scoop For Coffee or Tea
Stainless Steel Scoop 7gr.
Amazon Price: $5.90 (as of 07/10/2009)
RSVP Endurance Standard Coffee Measure
Amazon Price: $3.49 (as of 07/10/2009)
Bodum 01-1210-01-215 Coffee Scoop
Amazon Price: $1.49 (as of 07/10/2009)
Tin Woodsman Pewter Coffee Scoop (Heart), Solid Pewter, Made in USA
Amazon Price: $24.50 (as of 07/10/2009)
A Matched Set!
Mini Spice Canisters Set of 8
Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Metro Set of 3 Oval Canisters - Red
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
You'll Need Some Accessories...
Oneida Polished Black Mandolin Interchangable Slicer
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Oxo Good Grips Splatter Screen with Folding Handle
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Dish Rack Drainer Utensil holder and Drain board, Stainless Steel Self Draining
Amazon Price: $69.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
Precision Pierced Stainless Steel Colander 5 Qt
Amazon Price: $33.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Jaccard 45 Knife Meat Tenderizer
Amazon Price: $21.42 (as of 07/10/2009)
Oxo Good Grips Shrimp Cleaner
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Oxo Good Grips Food Mill
Amazon Price: $49.84 (as of 07/10/2009)
Oxo International 1057961 Oxo Box Grater
Amazon Price: $17.82 (as of 07/10/2009)
Lodge Camp Dutch Oven 16-Inch Stainless Steel Tongs
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Norpro 2-Tablespoon Stainless Steel Scoop
Amazon Price: $14.17 (as of 07/10/2009)
Wilton 307-826 Cupcakes and More Dessert Stand
Amazon Price: $24.52 (as of 07/10/2009)
Trudeau Nonstick Dough Blender
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
V178 AL DENTE 5 Piece Pasta Set
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
When It's Time to Mix...You'll Need a Bowl; or Two!
Pyrex Prepware 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set, Clear
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Pyrex Prepware 4-Quart Rimmed Mixing Bowl, Clear
Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Oxo Good Grips 5-Quart Mixing Bowl
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
OXO Good Grips 4-Piece Prep Bowl Set with Lids
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Oxo Good Grips 1-1/2-Quart Mixing Bowl
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
SoftWorks 3-piece Plastic Mixing Bowl Set
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Pyrex 16-pc. Starter Set
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
You Will Need Some LARGE Bowls to Prepare Holiday and Party Recipes... aka BIG Recipes!
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls 20 Quart (MB-20CR) Category: Mixing Bowls
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Anchor Hocking 2-Quart Batter Bowl with Slate Blue Plastic Cover
Amazon Price: $14.50 (as of 07/10/2009)
Zak Designs Turquoise 12-3/4-Inch Large Mixing Bowl
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Slicing, Dicing and Chopping Requires a Good, Sharp Knife
Careful! The key word is "SHARP"
Fresh Garlic
Ginsu 4827 14 Piece Stainless Block Set - Black
Amazon Price: $39.32 (as of 07/10/2009)
Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Global 8-Inch 20cm Cook's Knife
Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
KitchenAid 7-Inch Santoku Knife, Black
Amazon Price: (as of 07/10/2009)
Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 10-Inch Serrated Bread/Slicing Knife
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
J.A. Henckels Twin Signature 7-Piece Knife Block Set
Amazon Price: $105.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
J.A. Henckels Twin Four Star 3-Inch High Carbon Stainless-Steel Paring Knife
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Chicago Cutlery 4-Piece Paring/Utility Knife Set with Colored Handles
Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 07/10/2009)
Chicago Cutlery Walnut Tradition 2-Piece Paring and Utility Knife Set
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
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Wüsthof Come-Apart Kitchen Shears
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
J.A. Henckels International Henckels Poultry Shears
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 07/10/2009)
Kershaw Taskmaster Mulit-Purpose Shears
Amazon Price: $31.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
J.A. Henckels Twin Select Kitchen Shears
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 07/10/2009)
Now That You Have the Essentials...It's Time to Start Cooking!
So, what's on the menu for tonight? How about some homemade chicken chow mein?Stop by my How-To lens to learn how to make it yourself! It's super easy with full color pictures and step-by-step instructions...
Of course, you'll always have the running commentary from yours truly...
It's just an integral part of my joy of living...
I hope you enjoy your new kitchen, some good home cooking!
I love to have company, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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What's next? A taste tempting menu and the ingredients to prepare those culinary masterpieces!
Planning ahead is an essential part of bringing all these parts and pieces together to create a meal that is fit for a king.
Since both of these topics are quite weighty matters, I'll be addressing them in seperate lenses.
No, they aren't quite finished yet...you know how wordy I can be; so topics of such import require some earnest writing and prep time!
Be patient...they are works in progress, and I'm looking forward to sharing them with you...
I look forward to seeing you again soon!
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SudokuNut wrote...
I really need to get some cast iron cookware. For some reason it just feels more like 'real cooking' when you cook with cast iron. Or maybe that's just me being weird. :)
Posted October 30, 2008
mulberry wrote...
I love cooking. Saw a pressure cooker on here.. I have one I inheirited and have used it a few times. Seemed so "old fashioned" but I love that thing. Great lens, if you have an interest a lens on pressure cookers and recipes would be FAB!
Posted March 06, 2008
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