Tag Archives: DIY

Buckboard Bacon and my 6th anniversary!

Posted on January 26, 2019 by CastIronDan

Wow! Yesterday marked my blog’s 6th Anniversary. I may not have been as active here during the last year as I wanted, but I’ve enjoyed writing and connecting with people from around the globe! I hope to keep it up … Continue reading →

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Peach Passion Jelly

Posted on November 22, 2018 by CastIronDan

Last year at this time, I posted a recipe for Cinnamon Apple Jelly. It was such a big hit with friends and family around the holidays that I thought I might repost it! This jelly has a very bold cinnamon … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Jelly v2.0

Posted on November 25, 2017 by CastIronDan

 I’ve been  spending my fall travelling back and forth to Kansas to see my parents. When I returned home a few weeks ago I realized that I had better do something with all the pomegranates on my trees or they’d … Continue reading →

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Red Savina Hot Sauce 

Posted on October 28, 2017 by CastIronDan

The other day, I had someone on Facebook ask me what I do with all those peppers that I grow. That’s a good question, so I guess I should share what I make with all of that hot fruit! I … Continue reading →

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 Tonka Bean Creme Brulee

Posted on October 8, 2017 by CastIronDan

  About a  month ago I came across a recipe on a blog called Illegally Delicious  Plum Preserves Infused with Tonka Bean… cool, but what was a Tonka bean? I had never heard of it… turns out it is the seed of … Continue reading →

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Pulled Pastrami Sandwiches 

Posted on May 14, 2017 by CastIronDan

Last week we went to my brother’s house for a BBQ. Don just got a new smoker and he cooked up some excellent pulled pork and six racks of baby back ribs. As we were talking, I told my brother … Continue reading →

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The Pastrami Project V2.0

Posted on January 29, 2017 by CastIronDan

Wow! I just noticed that it has been 4 years since I started this blog. Time sure has gone by fast! When I started writing, this was a food blog with a emphasis on doing things yourself (because you really … Continue reading →

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Pocket Bidding?

Posted on August 7, 2016 by CastIronDan

Today I have a quick cautionary blog tale for you! Yesterday, as we were waiting for some friends to arrive for a BBQ- I took a minute and checked my phone for messages and any good news that might be … Continue reading →

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The Elements of Pizza

Posted on June 25, 2016 by CastIronDan

I’ve always enjoyed making things myself. Whether I am roasting coffee, curing bacon or making a pizza, if you learn to do it yourself it is going to be fresher and (hopefully) just the way you like it! Plus there is … Continue reading →

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Cast Iron Dan turns three!!

Posted on January 11, 2016 by CastIronDan

It’s hard to believe that it has been three years already! When I started this blog I figured that it would be more of a place where I could store my recipes and add notes as I went along. I … Continue reading →

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