a common sense approach to Wilderness and Urban Survival Skills | Survival Common Sense: tips and how-to guide for emergency preparedness and survival You are here: Home » Food and Cooking » Video: How to season cast iron cooking implements on a barbecue grill A common question among new off grid and/or cast iron cooks is “How do I season cast iron?” Here is the barbecue grill method I use, and it works really well! by Leon Pantenburg Visit our store! Cast iron cookware will last forever if you take care of it. This stack of garage sale cast iron skillets can be restored to usefulness with a little work. Here is a quick way to re-season any piece of cast iron. I’ve been using this method for years to periodically re-season and touch up the cast iron that belongs to a local Boy Scout troop. Obviously, the more abused and rusty the implement is, the more work will be involved to bring it back into service. But all this effort is worth it when you end up with a good piece of cast iron that will last indefinitely. For a more comprehensive look at seasoning cast iron, click on Restoring a Cast Iron Treasure. Check out the video below!
Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs It's hard to believe Easter is just around the corner. This year is going too fast for me to keep up! I swear it felt like yesterday that I was laughing at how quickly the Easter displays went up to replace the Christmas stuff at the beginning of the year, it has managed to creep up on me. My days are getting busier and busier, so I am easily drawn to the simpler, quicker desserts that I can pull together at the last minute. This recipe could not be any easier; there's no baking involved and it takes hardly any time to create these cute Cheesecake-Filled Chocolate Easter Eggs with a 'yolk' made of passionfruit sauce. I took it as a compliment when Lisa (who hates eating eggs) said that these looked so much like real eggs that she was a little creeped out by them. I used my regular chilled cheesecake filling recipe for this, and made up a sauce using passionfruit pulp, apricot jam and a little bit of butter. Alright, I admit I may have taken a few too many photos of these little treats.
Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil, and Chili Flakes Translated: spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chili pepper flakes. This is the kind of meal that makes you stop and think that the simplest foods are often the most wonderful. With only a few ingredients that are staples in most pantries, you can create a beautiful, flavorful, heartwarming meal from scratch. Spaghetti aglio, olio, e peperoncino is a traditional Italian pasta dish. It packs quite a kick from the minced garlic and chili pepper flakes, and I highly suggest enjoying this dish with fellow garlic lovers. The pasta is the real star in this meal, as it's not drenched in heavy, overbearing sauce. Ingredients 7 ounces spaghetti 2 large or 3 small garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons of chili pepper flakes 1/4 to 1/3 cup of extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper Directions The measurements in this recipe can be shifted depending on your taste preferences. Information Category Main Dishes, Pasta Yield Serves 2 to 4
Rose Shaped Dessert Made With Delicious Apple Slices Wrapped In Crispy Puff Pastry I’m not a professional photographer, but I love taking pictures, mostly of the food that I whip up in the kitchen for my family. Our dinner becomes my inspiration. My aim is to snap a shot of a beautiful meal, and make the picture speak. I’m probably not always successful at this, but I do put in my best effort! With my quick and easy recipes, I want to show my readers that even with a busy schedule, you can find the time to prepare a homemade and wholesome dinner. More info: cookingwithmanuela Today, I want to show you that you don’t need to be a pastry chef to bake a deliciously tempting dessert These beautiful and elegant apple roses are the perfect example If you check out the steps of my recipe, you will see that it’s not that hard to make this dessert All you need to do is stretch out and cut the puff pastry, spread with apricot preserve, place the thin and soft apple slices on the dough Sprinkle them with cinnamon (of course!) I promise you: yours will be just as beautiful as mine
How to Memorize Verbatim Text If you are visiting from StumbleUpon and like this article and tool, please consider giving it a thumbs up. Thanks! Memorizing does not have to be as hard as most people make it. The problem is that most people only know how to memorize by reading the same thing over and over again. You have to learn to memorize. In this article we are going to focus on a technique that will let you easily: Memorize a speechMemorize the BibleMemorize linesMemorize Scripture At the end of this article is a Javascript tool that makes it easy to implement this method. Synapses and Neurons and How to Memorize In the simplified model of the brain in this discussion, we’ll be looking at neurons and synapses. When you remember something neurons fire signals down particular synapse pathways to other neurons which in turn fire signals to other neurons. Strong Pathways Synapses appear to exhibit plasticity. For example, consider remembering your home telephone number.
Lemon Crinkle Cookies Share on Pinterest If it’s lemon it’s all mine. So that must mean I get this entire batch of cookies to store away for myself. I used to hate pretty much anything lemon when I was younger but good thing tastes change as we get older and much wiser right? We grow up and realize spaghettios, boxed pop-tarts and playdough/superman ice cream aren’t everything we thought them to be (I’m still totally a sucker for bubblegum ice cream and applesauce with cream and cinnamon though, some childhood favorites will just never change). Eat one of these cookies warm out of the oven and your life will basically change forever :). It’s a good thing I can make these anytime or I would have a very hard time not hoarding them all away for myself. On a side note…Cooking Classy just joined Instagram! Share on Pinterest Ah just look at that crinkle. Share on Pinterest Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Simple DIY: How to Tint Bottles and Jars Here is one of my favorite, SIMPLE Craft/Decor tips… How to Tint Bottles and Jars with Mod Podge, Water, and Food Coloring. My sweet hubby started his new job today after having a month off. Although his time off was some of the best days EVER for our family, without a doubt he was ready to jump back into the “real” world! Why!?!? Here’s one reason: his sweet wife sent him on errands like this… ‘Honey, would you mind going to this address to pick up a box on a random front porch, a Freecycle pick up?!’ Usually, he rolls with it, but picking up a box of used beer bottles totally weirded him out! You can use any jar for this tutorial! Microwave 3 Tablespoons of water for 30 seconds, then add a lot of gel food color and dissolved FULLY. Mix the mod podge solution with a regular spoon or knife. Start with your lightest color, then deepen your color with progressive bottles so that you can have varied shades of blue bottles. Remove from the oven and cool.
Saltbox House: Gluten Free Lunch Lady Brownies I love this recipe so much! My sister in law -who worked with the lunch lady in this story- gave me this recipe to me more than 30 years ago and since then, I have made it for my children over and over again. Unfortunately, two of my children were diagnosed with Celiacs disease years ago which left me with no choice but to make many of my favorite recipes gluten free. So, I took this recipe right from this blog (pictures and all) to provide a gluten free version for all of those that have an intolerance to gluten or choose to eat a gluten free diet by choice. The Lunch Lady Story: As my daughter Madeline tells it, this brownie recipe is no ordinary recipe, because it has been in our family for years. As it goes, this recipe is a piece of history. If you would like the original recipe for Lunch Lady Brownies Click Here. Recipe for Gluten Free Bonneville Jr. Ingredients: 1 cup of Butter (I use unsalted) 4 teaspoons of Vanilla 1 cup of Chopped Nuts (optional) Directions: 1/4 cup of Cocoa
My 25 Goals for 2013 As I mentioned in my 2012 Goals Final Tally post, I’m trying to be much more specific and simplistic in my goals this year. I not only want to keep in mind what is realistic, but also make sure that all of my goals are clearly measurable. If you’re brand-new to goal-setting, be sure to read my post on How to Change Your Life By Setting Goals. Here’s my list of 25 Goals for 2013: Personal GoalsRead through the Bible in a year using this plan. Run in at least one 5K race. photo credit Have you set goals for 2013? At the end of each month in 2013, I’ll be posting an update on my goals and encouraging you to share the progress you’re making on your 2013 goals, too. Sallys Baking Addiction Crispy Baked Onion Rings. - Sallys Baking Addiction This is how I make onion rings in the oven, not the frier. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside without getting soggy. Like most of us, I made a resolution to keep January on the healthy side. To me that means not saying “no” to any food, but rather watching my portions. Except when it comes to this. Other resolutions? One thing on my planner this month is onion rings. Have I ever told you about my love for onion rings before? True story: my sister almost bought me an “I put ketchup on my ketchup” t-shirt. I’m pretty sure we all can agree that onions taste so much better when they’re battered, fried, and dunked in ketchup. Don’t believe me? I’ve often wondered why onion rings cost more than French fries, but after making these at home, I can now appreciate the work that goes into making the perfect batch! Fried or not, there are a few things you must know ahead of time before making onion rings. Onion rings are so easy to make a little lighter. Don’t have buttermilk?
(Images) 56 Inspirational Picture Quotes That Will Motivate Your Mind Now and then when we need a little Inspiration we often reach for a daily quote or motivational video. So I decided to share 56 of my favorite picture quotes, share them with your friends or plaster them on your wall and desktop for your daily Inspiration. Sallys Baking Addiction The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies. - Sallys Baking Addiction Learn how to make the most popular recipe on my blog: the chewiest, softest, thickest, and most delicious chocolate chip cookies. Careful explanations and a ton of step-by-step photos. No mixer required! Happy National Chocolate Chip Day! Appropriately enough, today I’m deciding to dive into the delicious world of chocolate chip cookies. These are BEST chocolate chip cookies. In fact, I think these cookies have a cult following all over the world. I personally make them every chance I get because (1) they are loved by all (2) there is no mixer required (3) they’re so simple. I made the cookies again this week to send to my publisher as a little thank you. I’m not sharing a NEW recipe today. Warning: this post is quite lengthy. So here we go. The first step is to whisk your dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. I will tell you that if you do not measure your flour accurately, your cookies’ appearance and taste will not be ideal. Melt the butter in the microwave.