For most of my adult married life, I didn’t own a meat thermometer. I generally cooked using a recipe and just went by what it said. If we cooked on the grill, we usually guessed. Maybe it wasn’t the best way to cook meat, but I didn’t know. However, after I started cooking in cast … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge Blacklock 10.25-inch cast iron skillet review. Maybe you already own Lodge cast iron, but you have one of their classic pans. Or perhaps you are new to cast iron and looking for the best skillet to get started. Both the classic and Blacklock are great skillets, but Blacklock is a step … Read more
Welcome to my Victoria 10-inch cast iron skillet review. Victoria is not as well known as some other brands, but don’t discount it. It’s maybe most comparable with Lodge, with a few differences. And when I was doing some research and came across this brand, I became quite intrigued. Is a Victoria skillet the right … Read more
Welcome to my GXONE Stainless Steel Wok Spatula Review. If you cook in a wok, you will benefit from one of these spatulas. Woks have high curved sidewalls, and a regular spatula can be difficult to maneuver. You can always use a large spoon, but will it do as good a job as a wok … Read more
Welcome to my Pampered Chef Mix ‘N Chop Review. I’ve always used mine to break up ground beef or sausage. Until recently. Oh, I still use it to chop my hamburger, but I’ve found another great use for it as well. And that’s breaking up cold, leftover rice to make fried rice. I wonder if … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge cast iron baking pan review. It wasn’t too long ago that I didn’t even know they made cast iron baking pans. I wanted to know why they didn’t, so imagine my surprise when I found out they do indeed make them. Yes, Lodge makes cast iron baking pans. It weighs more … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge Silicone Hot Handle Holder Review. Hot handle holders can be very useful for protecting your hands when you need to hold on to the handle. Cast Iron handles get very hot, and you need some type of protection when grabbing them. But is a silicone handle holder the best kind to … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge Fabric Hot Handle Holders Review. When working with hot handles, you need protection. One way is by using a hot handle holder. Sure, you can use potholders, towels, or oven mitts. Anything that protects your hands from the heat will work. However, there might be some advantages to using fabric hot … Read more
Welcome to my Lodge 3.5-inch cast iron skillet review. A 3.5-inch pan is quite small, and you may be wondering what it’s good for. Believe it or not, there are several things to do with a skillet this size, and you might find it’s worth having one. Then again, you might still think it’s too … Read more
Welcome to my Cast Iron: The Ultimate Cookbook review. Do you like the idea of having a physical book with recipes specifically designed to make in your cast iron cookware? Well, that’s what you’ll find in this cookbook. My daughter bought me one for my birthday last year. And I’ve been using it ever since. … Read more