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My friend, who is a master baker, gifted me with a loaf of her amazing bread. I swore I was off cheese, but... che...
26/02/2024

My friend, who is a master baker, gifted me with a loaf of her amazing bread. I swore I was off cheese, but... cheese

Kilmainham Gaol was the jail where in addition to common criminals, many of the most significant political prisoners and...
25/09/2023

Kilmainham Gaol was the jail where in addition to common criminals, many of the most significant political prisoners and Irish rebels were held and executed. Very moving tales of the prisoners and their families. The youngest inmate was 3 years old, sentenced for begging for food.

Goodbye, Tucson!
21/03/2023

Goodbye, Tucson!

Got cast iron?
31/08/2020

Got cast iron?

Yes, you can cook eggs in cast iron without a mess. It's technique. #8
19/08/2020

Yes, you can cook eggs in cast iron without a mess. It's technique. #8

Not much time for lunch! So it's 🌮 time! #7
06/08/2020

Not much time for lunch! So it's 🌮 time! #7

There was an amazing sale on grass-fed tenderloin, plus I had a gift card for the store! So I cut one into filet mignon....
04/08/2020

There was an amazing sale on grass-fed tenderloin, plus I had a gift card for the store! So I cut one into filet mignon. Should have shown it in the pan, but only had minutes for lunch. #5

Summer breakfast #10
31/07/2020

Summer breakfast #10

So what do you do when you don't have a cover for your #10? Use another. #10
31/07/2020

So what do you do when you don't have a cover for your #10? Use another. #10

One of my favorite omelettes. #8 omelettes
16/07/2020

One of my favorite omelettes. #8 omelettes

I love this skillet. Pan-roasted wild sockeye salmon. Simple, classic. #8
14/07/2020

I love this skillet. Pan-roasted wild sockeye salmon. Simple, classic. #8

No wok? No problem! Broccoli beef might not be everyone's idea of breakfast, but I woke up wanting it. Wish I'd had some...
12/06/2020

No wok? No problem! Broccoli beef might not be everyone's idea of breakfast, but I woke up wanting it. Wish I'd had some red and yellow bell peppers for more color, but it tastes and smells amazing. #10

Enjoying baking sourdough bread in my Griswold #8 slant Dutch oven! @ Oakland, California
25/04/2020

Enjoying baking sourdough bread in my Griswold #8 slant Dutch oven! @ Oakland, California

Stuck inside? Cook something healthy and cheap. Spicy black bean soup is tasty and hearty, especially when paired with q...
31/03/2020

Stuck inside? Cook something healthy and cheap. Spicy black bean soup is tasty and hearty, especially when paired with queso fresco. #9 @ Oakland, California

When life gives you Corona Virus, time to cook. But I need a bigger Dutch oven. Oh, well. Stainless will do. But at leas...
18/03/2020

When life gives you Corona Virus, time to cook. But I need a bigger Dutch oven. Oh, well. Stainless will do. But at least I can play with my #9 slant Griswold! Making a few gallons of black bean stew. #9 @ Fruitvale

This is the hardest stuff to move. But it's worth it. Oh, well. Time for another load ;)
22/12/2019

This is the hardest stuff to move. But it's worth it. Oh, well. Time for another load ;)

Mushrooms sauteed with garlic, tellicherry pepper, Irish butter and Marsala, folded into a three-egg omelette with loca...
10/09/2019

Mushrooms sauteed with garlic, tellicherry pepper, Irish butter and Marsala, folded into a three-egg omelette with local feta cheese.

This old Griswold waffle iron is a work in progress. I wish I had an e-tank, but it is amazing what you can do with a tu...
16/05/2019

This old Griswold waffle iron is a work in progress. I wish I had an e-tank, but it is amazing what you can do with a tub of lye, white vinegar, and some scrubbing. Soon she will be ready.

Restoring vintage cast iron, especially old Griswold waffle irons, will never be a glamorous hobby. But it does help rec...
21/04/2019

Restoring vintage cast iron, especially old Griswold waffle irons, will never be a glamorous hobby. But it does help recycle old toothbrushes. #8 @ Oakland, California

This Griswold number 8 waffle iron is going into the lye bath, the into vinegar for the rust. See you on the other side ...
10/04/2019

This Griswold number 8 waffle iron is going into the lye bath, the into vinegar for the rust. See you on the other side ;) #8 @ Oakland, California

Black bean stew with garlic, onions, Marzano tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, and Tofurky Italian sausage sliced and saut...
31/03/2019

Black bean stew with garlic, onions, Marzano tomatoes, bell peppers, celery, and Tofurky Italian sausage sliced and sauteed before adding. It is easy to make in my Griswold Tite-top Dutch oven and a hit with everyone, including vegans and vegetarians. -top #8 @ Oakland, California

Is there a better way to de-stress than cooking? This old smooth bottom number 10 Wagner skillet is a joy to use. I foun...
23/03/2019

Is there a better way to de-stress than cooking? This old smooth bottom number 10 Wagner skillet is a joy to use. I found it at a flea market for $20 and restored her. #10

Roasted brussel sprouts with whole garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, freshly ground pepper. ...
18/01/2019

Roasted brussel sprouts with whole garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, freshly ground pepper. #5 @ Oakland, California

One of my favorite omelettes! Crimini mushrooms sauteed in sweet organic pasture butter with garlic, Maldon sea salt, cr...
30/12/2018

One of my favorite omelettes! Crimini mushrooms sauteed in sweet organic pasture butter with garlic, Maldon sea salt, cracked Tellicherry pepper, & deglazed with Marsala, then folded eith local feta cheese into fresh local eggs. @ Oakland, California

Winter means soup. Soup means stock. It's a great way to reuse bones and vegetable peels and trim.
28/12/2018

Winter means soup. Soup means stock. It's a great way to reuse bones and vegetable peels and trim.

Crimini mushrooms sauteed in butter with garlic, fresh cracked pepper, Maldon sea salt, deglazed with Marsala, paired wi...
24/12/2018

Crimini mushrooms sauteed in butter with garlic, fresh cracked pepper, Maldon sea salt, deglazed with Marsala, paired with local feta cheese and 3 fresh eggs makes one of my favorite omelettes. Sliced melon & a shot glass of blueberries for dessert #6 @ Oakland, California

After running the Parmesan through the rotary grater, stir it into the pesto. Add more cheese as needed (yes, MOAR CHEEZ...
23/12/2018

After running the Parmesan through the rotary grater, stir it into the pesto. Add more cheese as needed (yes, MOAR CHEEZ!) and it should be refrigerated for a bit to let all the flavors combine. @ Oakland, California

Pesto isn't just about throwing everything into a food processor. The consistency is aided by grating the Parmesan with ...
23/12/2018

Pesto isn't just about throwing everything into a food processor. The consistency is aided by grating the Parmesan with a rotary grater like this antique Mouli from France @ Oakland, California

Love my cast iron, but it isn't always the right tools.
23/12/2018

Love my cast iron, but it isn't always the right tools.

Wow, what a great gift! Beyond happy! Looking forward to restoring this waffle iron! #8 @ Oakland, Califo...
21/12/2018

Wow, what a great gift! Beyond happy! Looking forward to restoring this waffle iron! #8 @ Oakland, California

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