Cast Iron! 
2010 July 30, 20:03
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I've loved cast iron since I started using it when I worked in a kitchen, and I acquired a few pieces back in 2008 but it wasn't until recently that I've learned how to care for them and get them to the glossy black that resists sticking... even fried eggs have slid right out of the pan. I was lucky enough to read about good seasoning methods at the black iron dude's blog and I basically followed the method outlined in that link. At the time I cleaned my old pans in 2008 I didn't know about electrolysis for rust removal, or oxalic acid, so I just burned everything off with my outdoor propane burner. It worked well enough but I think I'm going to try electrolysis on some pans I picked up this weekend. Two of the pans I got are old, smooth ones and one is a 8 or 10 inch square one. I'm almost tempted to make some corn bread, but will hold off in the interest of trying to keep the weight under 85kg....

In other news, I hope to buy a rugged, compact camera. this panasonic lumix is what I had in mind, it's compact and tough, which are basically my only requirements. I have a big SLR I never use, so I don't see why I'd use a dSLR or even something slightly smaller. Unless I can carry it on me, I'll rarely use it. That, and the last camera I had was dropped in a pint of beer by yours truly. :S

Anyway, I will try and get some pictures of the new cast iron tomorrow when the sun is out (old camera doesn't like low-light)

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Back to blogging 
2010 July 23, 10:44
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So, since I pay for this website and have nothing better to do in my spare time, I figure I'll try and post some stuff that other people might find useful... I make good food and am turning into a bit of a tinkerer. Hahaha we'll see if it ever gets beyond this stage.

Okay, so as of now I've got most of the kinks out of the layout, and I've added a few header pics for a "summery" theme. Ooh look at me eh.

I have some ideas that I've implemented in the past to some extent, and will eventually rebuild this site to some of useful spot for those interested in me and my inane projects and tinkerings, as well as a destination for those who wish to recreate some of the slop I manage not to completely render inedible.

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