We LOVE cast iron cookware.  We own two skillets, one dutch oven, and one griddle.  Here are the top ten reasons that cast iron rocks: 1) It lasts forever.  Seriously.  The cast iron skillet pictured above is from my great grandmother.  She died four years ago and probably owned this skillet for decades before then. 2) Non stick.  Cast iron is naturally non stick when you season it. 3) Easy cleanup.  Simply rinse with hot [...]

There’s a new way to find goodies to help you grow, cook, and eat simply: shop the Hounds in the Kitchen Open Sky Store. I was first introduced to the Open Sky concept through bloggers Michael Ruhlman of Rulman.com and Tina of Carrots and Cake.  Open Sky provides the business background to source, ship, and accept payment for unique goods that bloggers want to share with their readers.  In return for promoting their items, bloggers [...]