Early Christmas: Big ‘Ol Cast-iron Cooking

Y'all, my husband is the best gift giver, ever. He takes after his Mama. He knows exactly what I'd like, use, need, enjoy, and always no matter how hard I try, he always out-gives me 😉 I managed to schedule a date night for us that coincided with our church hosting a parent's night out. … Continue reading Early Christmas: Big ‘Ol Cast-iron Cooking

Carolina Snowballs in Tennessee

It's been HOT lately. Sakes alive!  Average temperature for these parts in May is around 71°F and we've been hitting 90°F or so the last couple days. As such, it's been uncomfortable for the season, and none of my troop has much of an appetite.  I've been cooking mostly outside so as to keep the … Continue reading Carolina Snowballs in Tennessee

How I Clean Cast Iron 

Everyone I've ever spoken to says, "NEVER CLEAN YOUR CAST IRON SKILLET!!"  What they actually mean is don't wash your cast iron with soap and water, coarse brushes, or abrasive cleaners. The truth is, cast iron occasionally gets a bit dirty. Some may say that a cast iron skillet that is appropriately seasoned will never … Continue reading How I Clean Cast IronÂ