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The new Lodge skillets are not machined inside like old skillets were. The answer is to go to flea markets, garage sales, etc. and buy old cast iron. It is much better than the new. Stan

I bought a bottle of saltpeter at my local drugstore the other day. Stan

Tip: Lots of folks who bake cake in a Dutch Oven pour their batter into a regular cake pan, then set the cake pan in the dutch oven. Easier to clean up the cake pan than the D.O. Stan

MY CHILI RECIPE 3-1/2 Lbs. Hamburger Meat 1 Medium Onion, Chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced 3 - 10 oz. Cans Tomatoes, Juice & All 6 Tablespoons Gebhart's Chili Powder 2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin 1-1/2 Pints Water 4 Teaspoons Salt Hot Pepper if desired Brown Meat in skillet. Put browned meat and...

I've never done it, but my Sister in law strains her eggs before cooking. She strains them through a seive like a large tea strainer. They are fluffy & good. Stan

If I had $100.00 to blow on one pan I would go on ebay and buy a used Saladmaster Stainless Steel Electric 11 inch skillet with lid. They are oil core. I have had one for years and love it. Stan

I have been using some home canned tomatoes that my wife & I put up last summer. I prefer home canned tomatoes to store bought fresh ones. Even on hamburgers. Stan

World's Best Salsa 1 lg can whole tomatoes (28 ounces) 2 lg fresh jalapenos (do not remove seed) 5 sprigs fresh cilantro 2 tsp. garlic salt 2 cloves fresh garlic, Put all in blender and pulse until peppers and cilantro are chopped. Leave just slightly chunky. Stan

Here is my favorite recipe for pickled cucumbers. It has been in our family for many years. Makes enough for 9 quarts pickles 1 quart vinegar 3 quarts water 1 cup salt, plain 4 Tablespoons prepared mustard Bring to a boil In each quart jar place: 1/4 tsp. alum, dill weed or seed, 2 cloves...

It will keep in a crock for a long time, but I think after 2 or 3 months it gradually becomes mushy. I also have read that the raw (uncooked and unheated) is better for you than the cooked. Seems that the heating kills all the "good animals" that are in it. Actually my first batch didn't last...

If you get your crock, here is how I make it. I got the recipe from an elderly Aunt. Sauer Kraut Makes 15 pints. 15 pounds shredded cabbage. Chop however fine you like. 3/4 cup pickling salt Mix cabbage and salt. 5 lbs. cabbage & 1/4 cup salt at a time Mash & bruise cabbage until some juice...

I am making my second batch of sauerkraut of the winter. I use a 4 gallon crock. It takes about 14-18 days at 72 degrees. I prefer not to can it. Just get some out of the crock when I want some. My first batch was delicious. Stan

Chili petines are the small, fiery hot red peppers about the size of a small green pea. They are grown primarily in Mexico, although I have grown them here in Texas. Stanley

In the 1920's there was a man named Bill Richards who ran a cafe in our small central Texas town. His chili had the reputation of being the best in this part of the country. This is his original chili recipe. I haven't tried it yet, but intend to. BILL RICHARDS FAMOUS CHILI 8 lbs. coarse...