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Untreated cast iron rusts, especially around water.To prevent metal from oxidizing in the presence of moisture, cast iron requires a process called ? seasoning?.Seasoning is simply the procedure of baking oil into the oven's pores, and on top of the iron pores.This baked on coating will darken and eventually turn black with age.Darkening is the sign of a well kept oven, and of it's use.This coating forms a barrier between moisture in the air and the surface of the metal...

Lobster has always be one of those extravagant meals which few people ever try because of the high price.With restaurants paying thirty dollars a pound, by the time they put their markup on it, you're easily paying sixty dollars for a ten ounce tail.This high cost leaves lobster dinners for the well-to do or at least only for special occasions.Butthis does not have to be.With more and more retail store offering lobster, you can create a romantic dinner for two at a reasonable price...

Unfortunately, if we are not careful when we plan, transport and function that picnic, our excursion may not end up happily.Here are some tips to remember when planning an outdoor meal:1.Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.Bacteria multiply quickly at temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees.Foods that have been stored at unsafe temperatures are a prime source of foodborne illnesses.2.Plan ahead and try to take foods that don't spoil so quickly...

Filet mignon is French, of course, with filet meaning "thick slice" and mignon meaning "dainty." Filet mignon comes from the small end of the tenderloin (called the short loin) which is found on the back rib cage of the animal.This area of the animal isn't weight-bearing, thus the connective tissue isn't toughened by exercise resulting in extremely tender meat.This also means that the meat lacks some of the flavor held by meat that has the bone attached...

The fruit cake has tantalized the world for centuries.When you choose a lip smacking bite, you may have the flavor of civilization and valued traditions.The fruit cake that I would like to provide you'll be an ideal one, with a high content of nuts and fruits in proportion to the batter.You may taste the rich material of French cherries, almonds, California nuts, pineapple, orange peel and lemon.To make it even more mouthwatering how about a dash of fresh and spirits added to it...