A Boiled Dinner and Cast Iron Frypans....

Good Evening ...It is a bit late to post today but I thought I should anyway.. We had a fun day today.  It is so great to be sort of retired...lol....something for you keepers to look forward to, eh?
Anyhow...we decided to go to our old farm for a work day.  So I  packed up some stuff for our dinner.  We have staples up there so I didn't have to take a whole lot.    I also packed up  my sewing machine and fabrics  so I could work while I was there.
When we got there, Terry went in to start the fire.  And guess what?  The wind was blowing so hard and it was raining...you know how I love that!!   The  dog and I sat there and looked at the hills and enjoyed it all for a bit.  Then I started feeling guilty so in we went.  I put some water on to heat and started our Boiled Dinner.  Terry's Mom used to make it all the time and he loves it... I had a leftover Ham bone with some meat still on it so I let it boil for awhile and then added the veggies.  You just cook it all till tender..Easy..

Then while that was cooking I started sewing.  Prim stars and pears and one doll.  Poor Terry was digging up the back porch floor.  It was a mess but what a find underneath--lovely old boards!!   

After a bit  he came in with an old cast iron fry pan he found out there.   I  had to season it and  I thought

you might find it a handy thing  to know.   I took a few pics to show you how..

You might already have one or maybe you can get one at thrift store or yard sale.  

First of all wash it very well in sudsy water.  You only wash it like that once in awhile.( After it is seasoned you just wipe it out with a paper towel,)  Now  you take some shortening or olive oil .. 

Wipe it all over the inside of the frypan with a papertowel.   Then put it in a medium  hot oven for a couple of hours.  If you have to season the outside because of rust then be sure to place it on a foil lined cookie sheet as it might be a bit messy,  When it comes out it looks like new.  See...

Now, all you have to do is peel a few potatoes and slice them.  Place them in your hot cast iron pan with some oil, salt and pepper.  Make sure you have a nice crust on them before you turn them over,  Cook until tender.  Your family will love you!!    

Well, I hope you enjoyed this. . Now,  if only you had been there to enjoy some tea and one of my Mom's date squares... 

Maybe next time my dears...

Remember we serve an Awesome God...