How To Clean and Season Old, Rusty Cast Iron Skillets

In a lot of homes, there’s a cast iron skillet laying around in some drawer that is older than the kids! Over that lengthy period of time these staples of cookware can start to show their age by accumulating rust, but no need to throw them out! Here’s how you can clean your skillet and keep it around for years to come. What You Need Materials The end chunk of a potato (enough to be able to hold firmly) Course salt A rusty cast iron skillet A little vegetable oil (canola or olive will do) Equipment Gloves (optional, but recommended) Instructions 1. Place your rusty skillet in the sink and sprinkle a couple tablespoons of salt...

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5 Tasks for March

Today is the first day of Spring! You know what that means...Spring Cleaning! Well in order to help your house prepare for the season, here are a handful of tasks you should complete. Don’t worry, it’s only 5, and we promise you’ll feel ready for the season once you’re done! Check them out: Start planning your garden While it may be too early in most parts of the country to start planting your garden, it’s never too early to plan! Consult seed catalogs or online retailers to find new varieties to experiment with. After all, nurseries and home improvement chains only have room to stock the most popular plants. So if you are looking for...

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Organize Your Closet By Season

Do you have small closets, or do you just have a lot of clothes?  Separating your clothes by season can be a great way to save space. It also gives you the ability to periodically go through your clothes and clean out what items you do not want anymore.  Keep reading to learn three great reasons about organizing your closet by season.  If you want some tips or more information, you can check out apartment therapy.When I was a kid growing up in New York, it was a spring ritual to go through the box of summer clothes my mother had packed away the previous fall, trying them on to see what fit and what was, and wasn't, usable.Now ...

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Carlsbad Citizen of the Year

Do you know a resident of Carlsbad that goes above and beyond?  You can nominate a citizen from the nomination form on the city's website.  You can nominate any resident until April 30th.  You can find out more information through the Carslbad Patch.The City of Carlsbad is now accepting applications for Citizen of the Year, an annual award recognizing residents who have provided outstanding service to their community. Nominations will be accepted through April 30. The Citizens of the Year program is more than 40 years old and honors community members who have given their time and energy toward the civic improvement, beautification...

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