Kitchen Table Time-Dinner Bell?

Making time for family, taking time to eat.  Who does this anymore? It’s a shame cause I recently was invited for dinner with friends and their kids. After saying Grace, they began a discussion with their kids asking them to each describe what the best part of their day was.  Then, their Mom and Dad chimed in. Then the conversation went full circle until it came to me. I said the best part of my day is this feeling I have right now.  Enjoying a great meal, spending time with great friends but most importanly making me realize just how special and powerful the dinner table really is.

My friend said to me that she received a dinner bell as a gift at their wedding. Since then, just having it present in and around the kitchen, reminds them everyday what it symbolizes and its power. Having shared this expereince, I thought this would be a perfect Christams gift. It’s simple, innexpensive, but more importantly it spotlights the importance of family and time spent together.

 

Happy Holidays!  

 

 

 

Cookware Buying Decisions- Critical Impact

I wasn’t till just last year, news reports went on a frenzy highlighting the dangerous health risks associated with cooking with non-stick cookware. The dangers are so much that the U.S government is mandating all companies that produce these non-stick cookware coatings and these products to change the chemicals they’re using by 2015. On high-heat , Teflon pans release at least six toxic gases, including two carcinogens, two global pollutants, and MFA, a chemical lethal to humans at low doses.

That’s pretty scary….their going to mandate a change in the chemical make-up to what other chemicals?  So then, how do they determine and regulate what’s safe, if it hasn’t been tested over time like the product Teflon.

But what’s worst, why is the government waiting till 2015?  These toxic pans come from oversea and make up more than half of our pans in the U.S. So it’s obvious what this is doing and will continue to do, to our planet when buried in landfills.

Waiting, wanting and wishing for this to change is rather silly. But, through reputable media channels and sources and buying USA Made cookware, we can make a huge impact on our overall health.  Cast iron cookware is and will always be my choice. It’s healthy plus, you melt it down, recycle and re-use. If your looking for a reason to explore cast iron cookware, you can find fun products and uses at PAN Grill-it Made in USA.

Warm simple foods for Cold Days

As the weather turns cold just after Thanksgiving here in the Midwest, we  slowly adjust to it getting dark early. This means the more likely we'll spend time indoors throwing ideas around for foods that warm us and make us feel good. Of course there's the slow cooker and 8 hours later effect but it's hard to plan that far in advance. Plus, living solo why would I want to fuss?

This is a must try. I almost think the PAN Grill-it could be the missing link to steam grilled potatoes.

Insert the PAN Grill-it in to the 12"skillet. Heat on high for 10 minutes. Then turn to medium heat.

Wash and place White Yukon Gold potatoes onto the PAN Grill-it. Add bacon and green beans as seen in the pictures for more foods and flavor. 

In about 5 minutes, flip the foods just once, recover and continue to heat for 8 minutes.

Some also great tips with this dish; Try cutting the potatoes four ways then add shredded cheese. Cover for only a minute. Top with diced green onions and sour cream. Below is apple bacon, Yukon gold white potatoes, fresh green beans. Stay tune for more great grilling ideas. www.pangrillit.com

Healthiest Grilling/ Cooking Tools Holiday Special

PAN Grill-it Complete Grill set offering;

The PAN Grill-it, 10.5" preseaoned cast iron griddle, cast iron preseaoned grill press, handle holder, acrylic scrubber and Use & Care guide. $79.99 FREE Shipping anywhere in the USA.

Let's face it...The non-stick toxic coated cookware days are over. Welcome back to what has always worked and is the healhiest way to grill/ cook your favorite foods. No need to add sprays, butters or oils. Foods taste light, clean tasting and healthy.

Why does the PAN Grill-it works so effectively? The foods juices fall below into the griddle or skillet and creates steam while the foods are being grilled. Steamed and grilled! Or simply sear the food first on the burner, then move to the oven.


Don't have time to cook/ grill? Now you do with quick and easy indoor grilling tools. PAN Grill-it

All cast iron cookware products are Made in USA Only.

PAN Grill-it...fore-sizzle!

3-Piece PAN Grill-it Complete Grill Set

The PAN Grill-it Complete Grill Set;

The PAN Grill-it, 10.5" preseasoned cast iron griddle, preseasoned cast iron grill press, handle holder, acrylic scrubber and the Use & Care Guide. $79.99 FREE Shipping (Inside the USA ONLY)

No need for sprays, butter or oils. Food sits and grills out of its juices while steaming from below. This grill is the NEW real K.O of the grilling/ cooking indoors. Great for camping, tailgating, flat-top commercial use i.e golf course, bars and restaurants. Apartment/ Condo dweller grilling.

All cast iron sold is manufactured in the USA only.

Please visit us at www.pangrillit.com to learn more...

Happy Holidays!

Skillet Fest 2012 Quitman, GA My Journey

What is The Skillet Festival? It's been going on for two years now in Quitman, GA whcih is just 20 miles west of Valdosta, GA. I had originally found out about the event through Twitter. The organizer worked for the Chamber of Commerce. Pictures seen here was part of their annual skillet throwing contest. Local and famous chefs in and around the area also competed on stage and were given 45 minutes to prepare thier dish for voting. In a town of just 5,000 people there were 2,500 people in attendance. It was such a fun life experience not only becuase of their wonderful hospitality but appreciation for PAN Grill-it traveling 1,100 miles. We succeeeded record breaking sales in just under four hours.
I admit I was a bit nervous. Never had I did an event outside of Michigan. This was such a great event and will definatley be covered next year. The next festival is tentitvely scheduled for October 21st 2013.

Additive verses No Additives PAN Grill-it Style

Additives have been used for centuries in conjunction with the foods eat and enjoy . Do we need them? Or perhaps we have grown accustom to using them from acquired tastes from when our parents made meals.  Not only from a health perspective, but can you enjoy this sandwich with or without butter? Both were delicious...

For more fun foods you can grill using the PAN Grill-it please visit http://www.pangrillit.com

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