I have a master's degree in metalwork. Specifically, Jewelry and Light Metals, which is just another way of saying I don't weld steel and iron. Metal things are something I am quite familiar with and fond of so it makes some sense that I would insist we rescue some old cast iron pans from the … Continue reading Reviving Old Pans + A Book Review
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The Igloo
Last February, we had enough snow in our yard to build an igloo. There were a couple of failed attempts. We learned from our mistakes and tried again, on a blue bird day. It was hard work, scooping the snow into the mold, getting it to stick together while we continued spiraling upwards, the roof … Continue reading The Igloo
Bread is Magic
Baking is not my forte. I prefer making things like soup and stew, dishes that allow for a loose interpretation of measuring and benefit from dashing in this and that to change the flavor. I've never been drawn to the rigidness of baking, the math of it makes me nervous, and my results are never … Continue reading Bread is Magic