Tortilla presses are not all made the same. They are available in cast iron, wood and even an electric model. Tortilla presses are used for making corn tortillas and flour tortillas are generally just rolled out with a wood rolling pin. Read on to discover which version is best for you. Cast Iron Tortilla Press:…
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Cast Iron Cookware Will Always Reign You may not realize it, but cast iron cookware has been around for more than two thousand years. The material is most prized for its heat retention, durability and natural non-stick surface for cooking all types of foods. It also cooks everything you put in it evenly for the…
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Well everyone, it’s that time of the year again, and as the weather gets colder and family gathers near what better thing to discuss than some awesome cast iron gift ideas for the aspiring chef among your friends and family. This list will cover our top 7 favorite cast iron gift ideas for this holiday…
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Are you in that mid-week slump and just can’t think of what to make for dinner? Or maybe it’s a lazy weekend afternoon and you just want something easy to make? Well, I have a recipe that is both easy and delicious. This Baked Ricotta Chicken is melt in your mouth delicious and you can…
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Cooks have long relied upon cast iron cookware for its durability and versatility. Thinner nonstick cookware is prone to scorching and hot spots, and nonstick coatings can even flake off and leach unwanted chemicals into your food. But thicker cast iron heats more slowly and cooks more evenly, ensuring consistent results that experienced cooks love.…
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Cast iron skillets, griddles and Dutch ovens aren’t just for cooking up delicious meats and one-pot meals. They can also be used to make fabulous desserts as an end to your perfect meal. This collection of recipes from Lodge cast iron will tempt your taste buds with lots of flavor.
Joseph Lodge and his wife settled in the town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee in 1896 and there he opened his first foundry. The original name was Blacklock Foundry and was derived from his closest friend and minister. It was a growing business until disaster struck in May of 1910 and it burned to the ground.…
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Cast iron cookware has been the favorite cooking vessel of choice in America since 1896. Its virtues are being extremely durable and non-stick when it is purchased pre-seasoned. All cast iron holds heat very well and distributes an even heat throughout the pan or Dutch oven to make meals perfect for a king. Cast iron…
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On St. Patrick’s Day, you can celebrate at home with family and friends and make authentic Irish dishes, side dishes and sweets, or if you prefer to celebrate at a local pub, we have a list of Irish Pub’s in St. Louis. St. Patrick’s Day will be on Friday March 17, 2017. You can make…
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Most any type of main dish, side dish or dessert can be cooked to perfection in a cast iron skillet or pot. However, there are a few things that don’t do well in cast iron cookware. Remember to take into account that all cast iron is virtually non-stick when well seasoned and taken care of…
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