COOKING MADE FUN..

Cast iron cookware has been used for hundreds of years.  Cast iron is well known for its even heat, its ability to be used on top of the stove as well as in the oven, and properly seasoned cast iron creates that wonderful  non-stick surface we love.  While in the early 1900's you would find cast iron cookware in every home,  with new technology and cooking surfaces improved, use of cast iron has decreased .... until recently,  The popularity of cast iron is again on the rise.  Griswold and Wagner Ware were especially popular although both of these companies folded in the late 1950's but the durability of this cookware lives on.  This is why cast iron is used in the very best of restaurants and is favored by the professionals. It keeps the food warm long enough for the chef to prepare the rest of your meal.  You are still able to find many great pieces in excellent condition.  The Wade Creek House has many different styles, sizes, and shapes ....  come in and discover the joy of cooking with cast iron yourself...

 

One cannot think well, love well, or sleep well,

if one has not dined well.... author unknown

 

 

To season a new iron pot, wash with mild soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly, then coat the entire surface with oil or melted shortening, including outside and handles, and a lid if the pot has one. Once the entire surface is well-greased, place the pot in a 300° oven for about 30 minutes, with a baking sheet under it to catch any drips, then let it cool slightly; remove and wipe with paper towels. After each use, wash with mild soapy water and dry thoroughly, then add a little oil or melted fat to the pan and coat the inner surfaces completely.

 
If the pan ever begins to show signs of rusting or imparts a "metallic" taste, it will need to be re-seasoned. Scour the pan well with steel wool and wash with soapy water. Rinse, dry thoroughly, then coat with shortening or oil and place in a 250° oven for about 2 hours. Wipe with paper towels to absorb any excess oil, and it's ready to use. Never put iron pots in the dishwasher

If we're not supposed to have midnight snacks,

then why is there a light in the frig?