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I finished Cosmos by Carl Sagan a few weeks ago. It was a nice read. I'd recommend it anyone.
Due to recent events, I am currently reading 1984 by George Orwell for the first time in over a decade. I've reread about 2/3rds of the book and I would like to be finished within the next few days. It's nice remembering certain details of the book that I've forgotten.
The exteriors definitely look great but the interiors of the two that do most of the work don't hold up as well.
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I use one or two of these every single day. Sometimes even multiple times a day. They are workhorses that I know will out last me.
They are all Lodge cast iron. From top to bottom: 13.25", 5qt. Dutch oven, 10", 8" and 10" griddle.
I died a little just now.
I believe it's an oxide layer but over time it does rub off in certain areas.
I often find myself feeling down and not being able to accomplish anything, and the tendency has been increasing.
I recently picked up The Daily Stoic to try and get myself out of this pattern. I know it's not going to solve all of life's problems but it has helped me set aside the heavier feelings that weigh me down.
Edit: Examples from the book.
Good luck.
I agree, this dutch oven has impressed me. Thank you!
That's an interesting idea. I'll give that a try next time.
I recently made chili from scratch. I don't have a recipe because I didn't use one. There are many available online. Find one with good reviews and ingredients you enjoy.
The basics are meats, onion, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, salt, black pepper, sugar, fresh hot peppers, powdered or dried hot peppers, celery, corn, sweet peppers and other vegetables. Ingredients to add umami such as mushrooms, Worcestershire, soy sauce, fish sauce, beer etc. Red wine or apple cider vinegar for some acidity. I say this as a born and raised Texan, make the chili the way you want to make it.
Some people think chili shouldn't have beans. My opinion is that cowboys wouldn't care since they are hungry. Imagine a cowboy not eating chili because it has beans in it. Ridiculous right? If you don't want beans don't add them, if you do want beans then add them.
Now here is where the cornbread gets a bit blue. I didn't plan on making chili so I didn't think about cornbread until I already starting making the chili. I didn't have all the ingredients to make cornbread but I had azul masa for tortillas.
So I checked the ingredients in the masa to make sure there wasn't anything too out of the ordinary and decided to make a hybrid of cornbread and blue tortillas. It came out okay. It literally tasted like a a mix between regular cornbread and tortillas. I did add some whole kernals for more corn flavor. I should have minced/smashed half of them to distribute the flavor more evenly though.
I stewed this chili for four hours. I always stew for a least two hours but prefer how it tastes at four hours. You have to know when to add ingredients depending on how long you cook it. Adding things too early will lead to overcooked ingredients.
Anyway, enjoy.
An American made German pancakes. His daughter couldn't pronounce Deutsch. She would apparently say Dutch. Now we have Dutch Babies.
I don't know if it's true but that's the story.
Lol I read that in her voice. What a good show.
I've never eaten one before this. I have a feeling it wasn't perfect but I thought it pretty good.
I usually only use this griddle for tortillas but I decided to try something different. This just a random "buttermilk pancake" recipe.
Second time making compote but first time using cast iron to do it.
I opted for enameled over seasoned due the lemon juice added. I knew it would take a while to reduce and didn't want the extra acid to break down seasoning on my other pans.
It worked well and tasted good. Less sweet and more tart than store bought preserves.
Used it on toast, pancakes and made some tarts in the oven.
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This is my first time making and eating this meal. It has a mild but pleasant flavor.
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