Cast Iron Seasoning

Cast iron works best when its well seasoned.  That means obtaining a beautiful black finish.  Cooking in it helps the most.  A few pounds of bacon and your skillet should look great.  That doesn’t work as well if you need a quicker seasoning.  Many people recommend coating the cast iron and placing it upside down … Read more

Homemade Laundry Soap

I’ve taken a keen interest in homemade cleaners and especially laundry detergents or soaps.  Everyone seems to have an idea about how it should be made and how diluted it should be.  I’ve found powdered recipes and liquid recipes.  I’ve found recipes that take three ingredients or as many as seven.  Until I have a … Read more