#How to clean cast iron cookware

[floydfamilyhomestead]

3 Simple Way to Clean Your Cast Iron

Table of ContentsMethod #1 – Slightly dirty Cast IronMethod #2 – Medium dirty Cast IronMethod #3 – Honey, I Made a Mess!! There is a misconception that everything you cook with needs hot soapy water to properly clean up from cooking. While I agree with most modern cookware that soap and hot water are the way to go, my personal preference when it comes to my cast iron is to stick to the…

[marcusdoodlesalot]

Okay. OKAY. I need to talk about this.

So many people do NOT know how to take care of high maintenance kitchenware and I need to talk about it.

What do I mean by high maintenance kitchenware? I mean anything that needs to be one: hand washed and two: have some sort of maintenance done outside of washing for it to last and be useable.

Three items always fall into this category: cast iron, wooden utensils/cutting boards, and kitchen knives.

Cast Iron:

You will not believe the amount of times I’ve had a conversation like this:

Me: I love my cast iron skillet.

Someone: oh, I had one once but it rusted instantly.

Me: oh? Odd. How did you wash and store it?

Someone: oh, I put it in the dishwasher.

Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT put cast iron in the dishwasher!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why? Two HUGE reasons.

1.) It is non-coated iron that has been formed in a cast, as the name suggests. Because it is NON-COATED, any exposure to moisture can and WILL make it rust like crazy. And if rusts so bad and for so long it starts to PIT? Good luck. You have to take an angle grinder to get it smooth enough to cook on again. You need your surface to be mostly smooth so your food doesn’t stick while cooking AND to minimize the chance for bacteria to grow. This is the same reason why plastic cookware needs to be replaced OFTEN, especially after it is damaged.

2.) Dishwashers, especially modern day dishwasher, do a GREAT job at getting food residue and oil off of your dishes. Why is this a problem? Because to help prevent your cast iron from rusting from any residual moisture in the air and to season it to keep food from sticking you need to oil it. You also have to build up seasoning layer by layer every time you use it, and putting it in the dishwasher can CHIP OFF YOUR SEASONING.

So how do you take care of your cast iron anyways?

After you use your cast iron, yes, DIRECTLY after you use it, you need to clean it. For less messy meals, wiping it clean with a dry, LINT FREE paper towel is fine. For messier meals you need to bring it over to your sink and rinse it under HOT WATER, not cold, cold can cause your pan to crack, use HOT WATER until it cools down enough for you to handle it.

Once it is cool enough to handle, go ahead and use a washcloth to gently scrub any residue off. Some people say it’s fine to use dish soap but I don’t recommend it, it can damage the seasoning.

Okay, it’s clean now. So now you need to bring your skillet, pan, griddle, whatever back to the stove and put it on a burner and turn that up to high. You need ALL the water to dry up off of it and NOW. Why? Remember that thing about moisture? Yeah, letting cast iron sit for any length of time wet can make it rust. Let all the water dry up.

Next you need to turn off the stove and put a small amount of neutral oil into it, anything that it good for high heat. Do NOT put extra virgin olive oil, butter, or any oil that can burn easily into it to season, not only will it not be effective, the burn taste will linger. I recommend using a neutral seed oil like grape seed, but I’ve know people who like to use vegetable oil or even bacon grease to season theirs, but I always use grape seed. Things like tallow and lard have a tendency to go rancid, so if you chose to use that, make sure you check for rancidness before cooking with it again.

Once you have the oil in, use a LINT FREE (it is so important you use lint free because you do NOT want to be cooking your food on paper, I PROMISE) paper towel and spread it all around the inside of your pan. It needs to be a thin layer. Once it’s spread, take your pan off the burner and let it cool before putting it away somewhere dry.

But wait, you just bought a cast iron/ need to just completely reseason it because something happened to it? Do not worry, I know what to do.

Preheat your oven to 350 F (~175 C) with your top rack place in the middle and your other rack placed at the bottom.

Next thing you’re going to do is wash your pan. This is the only time I would recommend washing your cast iron with dish soap, and you need to SCRUB it. If you are reasoning, scrubbing with steel wool is the way to go but if it’s just new and needs to be seasoned, then a dish sponge will do fine.

If you have some light surface rust, I recommend pouring some course salt into pan and rubbing it with a paper towel. It actually does an INCREDIBLE job at getting rust up!

After that you need to dry it on the stove (bone dry once again) and let it cool.

Once it is cool, take a lint free paper towel and spread a SUPER THIN amount of oil ALL OVER it, cooking surface, handle, bottom, sides, ALL OVER. And I mean THIN. You need probably only about a teaspoon at MOST of oil total, and even sometimes THATS pushing it. Another thing you can use is vegetable shortening, I find that it’s personally very easy to achieve a thin, even coating of oil with it.

Then you’re going to put it in the oven, cooking side DOWN and a baking sheet under it to catch any oil that might drip off. You’re gonna let it sit in there for around three hours, really letting that oil bake. Once the time is up, turn off your oven and let it cool in there.

Once cool, I recommend using a super small amount of oil and just lightly oiling it again just for rust safety.

And there you have it! A seasoned, well maintained cast iron skillet/pan/pot/griddle/whatever.

Wooden Utensils/Cutting Boards:

Oh yes, these guys are high maintenance, too.

But WHY can’t you put them in the dishwasher???

Well, have you even keep a piece of wood under water? What happens to it?

That’s right, it expands and CRACKS.

That’s what happens when you put your wooden tools in the dishwasher OR let them soak. The cracking allows bacteria to THRIVE and can get food stuck in there and cause it to ROT. Always, ALWAYS hand wash your wooden tools and NEVER let them soak.

But what about that maintenance outside of washing?

Well, like cast iron, wood cutting board and utensils need to be seasoned with oil. Unlike cast iron though, you can use soap to wash your wooden tools.

So how to you season these guys? Well, it’s actually a lot simpler than cast iron, thank GOD, am I right?

First you need to wash your utensils well and then let them COMPLETELY dry, any moisture still left in the wood will seal into it if you do not let it dry and will cause the wood to expand and crack. A simple way of figuring out if it’s dry or not is by touching it. If it’s cool to the touch, it is not dry yet. If it’s room temp then perfect! It’s dry.

Now it’s time to oil them. I’ve seen people cooking oil to season it all the time, but I do not recommend it due to the fact seed oil can and WILL go rancid as well. I recommend using food grade mineral oil, as it neutral in flavor and doesn’t go rancid.

Oiling it is simple. You’re going to take a cloth and spread oil all over the utensil or cutting board and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Then, you’re going to take another cloth and wipe away any excess oil. If it’s your first time oiling it, repeat this process three to five times.

Now you only need to oil it every month or two or when it’s starting to look like it might need some TLC! Hooray!!!

NOTE: if your wooden tools are looking worse for wear or have dents/cracks it them, it’s time to replace them. There is no saving them. Throw them out and get new ones.

Kitchen Knives:

Yeah, this one might be a shocker, but putting your knife in the dishwasher can absolutely damage it.

How does it damage it? The high heat and the movement can cause your blade to dull, dent, and even break in some cases. Not to mention, the heat can make a plastic handle crack and the water can make a wooden one do the same.

Washing your knife is so easy, just be CAREFUL to not cut yourself. Use a sponges and wipe your knife from the back to clean it, and then dry it on a cloth instantly. I like using a sleeve to keep it clean in the drawer but if you don’t have one/ Don’t keep it in a drawer, than don’t worry about it.

Of course the outside maintenance is sharpening your knife.

The best way to do it is with a wet stone, though those are often expensive and if you’re just a home cook, you don’t need to do it like that. If you want it really sharp but don’t want to spend the money on a wet stone, you can take it to get professionally sharpened, but I wouldn’t recommend doing that with a cheep, five dollar knife. If you want to, though, more power to you.

For the most part, all you’re going to need is a honing rod. You know, that weird metal rod you always see the tv chefs using to sharpen their knifes dramatically!

To sharpen your knife, place your blade starting at the point closest to the handle at the bottom of the honing knife, keeping it at a steep angle or the angle the edge of your knife (the actually sharp part of your knife). You’re going to apply even pressure, not too much or too little, and keeping you knife at that angle the entire time, drag your knife down the rod, slowly moving the entire blade across it, following the curve of your knife.

Next, bring the knife UNDER the honing rod and do the same to the other side. Go back and forth doing this multiple times until it has been sharpened, making sure to apply even pressure and keep your knife at a consistent angle. Once you get use to the action you can start to speed up and look really cool like the TV chefs.

NOTE: when sharpening or handling the knife, NEVER point or cut the blade towards you. If handing someone a knife, never offer it blade first, turn the knife with the blade faced down and handle out to the person you are passing it to.

Why is it important to keep a knife sharp? Easy, a sharp knife is a safe knife. What do I mean by that? With a dull knife, you don’t always know if it will cut through the thing you are trying to cut or it will randomly stop, a dull knife is predictable and can cause the item your cutting to be uneven or possibly cut YOU. And that’s not a clean cut, and those hurt the WORST. A sharp knife, on the other hand, it’s easy to figure out what direction it’s going to go while cutting, and that direction is through.

Anyways, I hope this is informative to everyone and if I made a mistake, feel free to go ahead and correct me, BE NICE ABOUT IT TOO. I’m only human, and just because I’m behind a screen doesn’t mean I don’t get hurt. But yes, please people, high maintenance cookware needs to be properly maintained for it to be used for as long as possible, and sometimes that means for generations. Happy cooking!

[basileater]

ill hop on with everyone giving post election advice to say now's a great time to learn to cook. learn to cook canned and frozen and seasonal produce and cheap cuts of meat and dried beans and grains and how to freeze and preserve food. learn to make bread and cheese and everything you can on your own. the internet is full of recipes and videos and tutorials. dont listen to nutrition advice from influencers, don't limit your calories or carbs or sugars unless it's for a medical condition, just try to use whole, minimally processed foods as often as you can, it doesn't matter if they're frozen or dried or you microwaved them or put a bunch of cheese on top. if you drown your broccoli in cheese and butter and salt you're still eating broccoli and now it tastes awesome. buy frozen shredded spinach and throw it into your pasta sauce, chili, rice, eggs, if you really hate the texture you can blend it with water and then add it. learn how to use different or limited cookware. learn dishes from other cultures than your own. if you can, look for a cast iron skillet or pot at second hand stores and google how to clean it, it'll last you decades and helps your iron levels. salt your food at the end of cooking and use nice flaky salt. try making your own seasoning mix. make your friends food. ask them to help you make dinner rolls, invite them for a potluck, serve them lemon tea made with the peels and pith from the pesto you're making for dinner. freeze your vegetable scraps in a bag until you have a few cups then boil them for an hour in water to make vegetable stock, if you have cooked rotisserie chicken throw the bones and scraps in there too. bring homemade cookies to work and leave them with a handwritten note in the break room. this is political and economic advice

[wooahaeruby]

Chapter 9: A Journey To Remember

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Anything in Bold Italics are Korean/Another language.

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He was laughing at you. You could feel the amusement trying to be held back. 

Jihoon was firm on joining in on the day you wanted to head back to your apartment to pack things, disregarding your protests. You remember very vividly that you didn’t clean your place before heading into the city and thinking of anything you had to pack would probably make the place ten times more messy. Both of you had gone back and forth as to why he should or shouldn’t come. 

You argued that you would have Jamie and Kazuki there to help you figure things out. They would be more than enough help, along with the security guards that management insisted on sending with you, to get everything sorted, packed, and into the SUV without an issue. You didn’t see how lugging him around with you to your small apartment would be entertaining for him. 

Jihoon argued that he could help you sort things, stating that an extra pair of hands would come in handy – yes he made that pun, which you cringed at and he laughed at – when it came down to it. He said that even though you’d only be gone for a majority of the day and no longer than that, he kept bringing up the bond and how you needed to be near each other. 

And that was how you ended up on the floor near your closet, laying flat on your back as a mountain of clothes inadvertently swallowed you whole. Somewhere along the line you had just given up attempting to pick one piece of clothes off the top shelf to not have this exact moment to happen. But you had grown frustrated and pulled one item from the bottom of the top shelf and everything came tumbling down at once. 

Jamie and Kazuki didn’t even bother to hold it in. They were succumbing to their own laughter and wheezing on the floor. Jihoon was at least being nice about it, covering his mouth with his hand and turning away, but the shake of his shoulders told you all you needed to know. 

Much to your delight, when you had made it to your apartment, Jamie and Kazuki had been absolute dears and cleaned up some of your stuff so it wasn’t a complete mess. With your approval over a text on the drive there they had taken out your only suitcase, the others you were going to use were stored in the back of the SUV since you needed to buy more for the time being. Upon arriving, you let Jihoon explore as he pleased, quiet hums leaving him as he takes in aspects of your studio apartment. 

You had moved into a larger place right before the pandemic but you still didn’t have much. Your furniture was old, pieces you got off second hand resellers or online marketplaces. The only relatively new piece you had was your bedframe and mattress, which you hated the thought you couldn’t bring with you depending on the size of what you will call your new home. 

Looking around had your heart feeling heavy yet ready for a new adventure. Sure you were nervous, anyone would be moving away from so many people that you love and care about, but it was bringing a new chapter to your life. 

Packing all the clothes you could into two suitcases was difficult. Buying more wouldn’t be a problem, but the idea of leaving any of your most comfortable and cozy outfits was heart shattering. You didn’t know exactly how long it would take for everything to be shipped over, let alone in one piece, so you packed plenty for the fall weather and enough for winter if necessary. You had shooed all the men away to your kitchen to pact intimates, seemingly embarrassed at the idea of them seeing any of your underthings. 

You had joined them not long after, watching in entertainment as the three made sense of the mismatched cookware that littered your kitchen. Jamie was showing Kazuki and Jihoon one of your cast iron pans, a gift from Mimi when you first moved out on your own. It had helped you through many recipes that you held near and dear to your heart that she had taught you growing up. You covered your mouth in a laugh when Jihoon took the pan into his hold and curled it like a weight, saying something about needing it for the weight rack back at home. 

Truth be told, saying goodbye to your apartment for the last time hurt more than you expected. It took nearly all day and two rounds of food delivery to sort and pack a good majority of your things. Piles of clothes were labeled with sticky notes for donations and shipping to you for Jamie and Kazuki to handle another time. Cookware was labeled similarly but a stack was made specifically for the two to take home with them. Many of your sentimental items would be stored and packed away before the movers had a chance to get their hands on it. 

You had given each of your friends a big hug, whispering promises to keep in touch and talk as much as possible. They had promises to take a vacation to Korea and you jokingly promised to get their backstage passes whenever the group was in town. 

Sitting in the car back to the hotel, you didn’t want to cry, you had held in the slowly growing river, not letting it spill out into the open world so easily. Watching the buildings you passed everyday go, you leaned your head against the window, letting the silence of the ride back hopefully mellow the melancholy that rested in your chest. 

Ever so gently, warm fingers brushed against your own cold ones. The touch sent a faint buzz up your arm. It would have made you laugh at how tender he was being in the moment, but knowing he knew exactly how you felt somehow made you feel guilty. 

You let him take your hand, intertwining your fingers together as a small form of comfort against the roaring waves of sorrow. Silently, you let your tears fall, tightening your grip on his hand to find a grounding stop. 

You weren’t alone, you reminded yourself that over a thousand times the past couple of days. 

You had found Jihoon, he was your soulmate. You were never going to be alone again. 

You would go through everything hand in hand, facing each hardship beside one another. 

You would get through it together. 

Okay, all jokes aside, actually pulling up to a private plane on the tarmac of JFK airport wasn’t exactly how you thought you’d be spending your early afternoon. Waking up was a mess, your luggage was carted off by staff early to have everything prepared to leave. You luckily set aside a pair of comfy sweatpants, a sweatshirt, and comfy slippers, not caring particularly for your outfit to fly nearly sixteen hours nonstop. Really you hoped to sleep a majority of the time to make it pass by faster. 

You were squished into the backseat of a truck between Jihoon and Mingyu. Similar to you, your soulmate was dressed in joggers and t-shirt with jacket thrown over his lap for the time being. Mingyu was in loose gym shorts and an oversized sweater, trying to show you a video on his phone of a dance practice prior to the tour. Yesterday he had barged into your room, or well, he knocked obnoxiously until you opened the door and declared he was going to be the best person to show you around when you got to Seoul. 

Now you wont lie, did you say ‘press F to doubt’ out loud? Yes. Yes you did. Did you mean for it to be spoken rather than in your head? No, but the look of pure confusion on his face only spurred on laughter. It took you twenty minutes to give up explaining and tell him it was a joke. 

Having to explain it to Jihoon later when he asked why you were so amused earlier? That was priceless. He asked too many questions before you ended up googling it and handing over the phone for him to read. 

Stepping out of the car, you shielded your eyes from the sun and stared at the plane in disbelief. Mingyu slung his arm over your shoulder, leaning onto you to accommodate for the five inches lost from his usual stance against Jihoon. 

“ You’ll get used to the showiness of it all sooner or later.”  He beamed, a toothy smile spread on his face. 

Rolling your eyes, you jabbed him in the ribs, causing him to yelp and jump back from you as if burned. “ Maybe I can humble you back into the greenroom days.” 

The taller man gasped, moving to stand behind Jihoon and crouching to somehow hide behind him. “ You are vile. Those were the dark days.” 

“Maybe we can have you two reenact him nearly hitting you with a guitar, right Jihoon?” Innocently you tilted your head, raising an eyebrow in question towards your soulmate. 

“ Can I stay out of the 97 line fights?” 

In unison, both you and Mingyu said no, grabbing your carryon bag from the trunk and making your way towards the plane. A few of the members were posing just off to the side and taking pictures, most likely to post later for the hell of it. Watching them, Jihoon had slipped the handle of your carryon into his hand, pulling it along. You protested, hurrying after here but he cheekily sped up his steps and dodged your attempts to get your possessions back. 

“Come on! Give it back.” You groaned, placing your hands on your hips as you gave him a pointed glare. 

In return he grinned wide, scrunching up his nose before shaking his head. He stood opposite of you, widening his stance and moved back and forth quickly, trying to bait you one direction or another. You groaned again, taking a step at him, only watching as he took a few steps back. You sighed out a laugh, crossing your arms over your chest, mouth hanging open slightly as you looked at him up and down. You closed your eyes and leaned your head back, sighing once more. 

A laugh resonated from him, loud and high pitched, one you’ve heard plenty of times from clips online. He sounded so proud of himself, so care free. You reminded yourself he was a 25 year old man acting like this . 

In the distance another laugh was heard and unbeknownst to you, a picture was taken of the playful scene. 

“ I’m not helpless, I can drag my own bag.” You state matter-of-factly, leveling your gaze with him. 

Once more he shifted back and forth before turning and hurrying off towards the plane with your things. Blankly you stared in the direction he went, arms still crossed before you hung your head in defeat.

“You’ll get used to it.” Joshua spoke up, giving you a pat on the back. “Behind all the Wooahaes and music writing is a big nerd with an even bigger, playful personality.” 

“He’s lucky I’ve watched anime or I’d be calling him a weeb. Derogatory.” Your words caught Joshua off guard, laughing to the point you could see the beginnings of his crows feet in the corners of his eyes. 

The flight was long. Most if not all of the members had fallen asleep once the plane was steadily in the air. It wasn’t your first time on a plane, most of your trips were shorter and within the states, this was your first long haul though. While everyone had an ‘assigned’ seat, most found comfort sitting next to certain people, you were no different. You had asked Jihoon if you could sit in the aisle and he happily tucked into the window seat, already preparing himself for the nap he was going to be taking. 

Somewhere along the line you had absolutely knocked out, the hum of the plane’s engines lulling you into a deep sleep you didn’t know you needed. The only times you were awake inflight were during the two meals, both an assortment of Korean dishes like bulgogi, bibimbap, and a type of soup you didn’t hear the attendant say but you absolutely loved. The first time you woke up a blanket was wrapped around you snuggly, and from the new position Jihoon was in when you looked around inferred he was the cause. As for the second, he was wrapped in his own blanket but his jacket was draped over you. 

The last time you were woken up, the plane was about to start its descent down to Incheon International Airport. Jihoon was shaking you awake in a haze of sleepiness, but he managed to rouse you. To your relief, one of the managers and staff had verbally prepared you for the walk from the terminal to the vans. You’ve seen the videos online, you knew of the chaos that ensued when any popular group traversed the airport. The staff that took your luggage had dropped off a mask and a bucket hat to cover yourself up through that walk. 

You weren’t nervous for the walk itself, you were confident the guards that accompanied the group would protect them and, by extension, you. No…You were scared of the fans that got too close and the words they undoubtedly would shout over the crowd. Since the announcement, you didn’t bother to open any social media, specifically Twitter. While many fans you knew of were kind, many more could be critical. 

“ You feel nervous.” Jihoon spoke up, watching you pull the mask and bucket hat out of  your sweatshirt. 

“ Of course I’m nervous. We are about to be mobbed and I’ll probably have all my self-worth thrown into the toilet.” Okay well…That came out harsher than you meant it to. “ Wait- that came out bad, I’m sorry.” You let your head thump back against your seat, bringing your hands up to rub them over your face. 

“ No…Part of that is true, we will be mobbed. It isn’t uncommon. I doubt the part about your self-worth is true though.” His words were honest, it seemed to ease the tension in your neck but you still held worry in your heart. “ And unlike you, I’ve checked Twitter, a decent amount of Carats are happy for me, for us.”  

“ Now you are making me feel bad for opening my mouth.” You frowned, turning your attention to him. 

There he was with that small little smile, head tilted to the side ever so slightly, looking at you like you were a gift sent from the cosmos. Luckily for you, the lights of the plane were still dim and he couldn’t make out the flush of pink that colored your face. You could feel the adoration thrumming quietly under his contentment. 

“ You’ll be fine.” 

You weren’t fine. The crowd was huge and you’ve barely made it through the sliding doors to the rest of the airport. The security team had created a protective barrier between yourself, the group, and the fans. Before you even passed the gates, Jihoon was securing your hat and mask after placing on his own, taking your hand into his to not lose you in the throng of bodies. There were so many voices shouting and flashes hurting your eyes. Mingyu took your other side, caging you between them. He had reached up and leaned your head down, making your eyes focus on the floor and keep your face out of the cameras. Together they had shielded you physically, which you were thankfully of, but nothing shielded you from the words. 

You tried to zone out the words, you really did, but the insults that were thrown pierced some of your self-esteem. You really wished you had worn headphones too but you were too preoccupied with everything else to get them from your larger carryon bag that was left with the staff to bring back. The hand that gripped Jihoon’s held on for dear life. You tried to keep your emotions in check, repeating a mantra of I am strong, I am smart, I am beautiful in your head, a grumble or affirmations Mimi had you saying when you were younger to build your confidence in times of doubt. 

You could already see it now, pictures posted on every platform available, nitpicking who you were even if they didn’t know you. They’d assume things and those assumptions would follow you through every clip, pictures, or sighting of you. 

Hurriedly sliding into the van when the guard opened it, you let out the breath you were holding, barely giving time to rip off the mask before the door was closed behind a handful of you. Staring blankly ahead, you took a deep breath before leaning over and resting your head on Jihoon’s shoulder. The latter tensed to the sudden intrusion to his space but relaxed. You felt his thumb run over the back of your hand. 

“I never want to experience that again.” You muttered out in English, deflating further into his side.

Giving your hand a squeeze, Jihoon hummed, replying back to you in your native tongue. “We leave for the other leg of the tour in two, three weeks.” 

“ Shut up!” You groaned, elbowing him in the ribs.

Finding out Pledis managed to secure an apartment on the same floor as Jihoon and three other members of Seventeen so quickly didn’t actually surprise you. What surprised you was the amount of space in the actual apartment. 

Two bedrooms, a decently sized kitchen, one pristine bathroom and a spacious living room? A balcony? You had hit the jackpot and for the time being you didn’t need to pay for it? Hell you considered working for Pledis between your own work to keep all of this. 

The place was wholly empty, the only thing that stood out was a thick, foam floor mat that was in the larger bedroom with a generic set of new sheets and comforter placed at the foot of it. 

Hyeji had been kind enough to help you get your luggage up into the apartment, greeting the landlord with you who showed you around despite the nearly six-thirty hour. He was kind and generous, offering a container of his wife’s kimchi stew as a welcoming gift of sorts. The older gentleman took no time explaining the keypad door handle and how to change the code before you bowed to him and took the business card with both hands, a sign of respect you learned from one of the women you did business with. He insisted on calling him for any issues or questions as he bid a goodnight.

“ I had someone get the mattress, we’d rather have you a place to sleep here than renting another hotel until you get one.” She pushed your suitcases into the living room, letting them roll to a stop. “ Woozi-nim’s apartment is three down on the left, but I’m sure he will be over once he is finished putting his things away.” The wink she sent you was unnecessary but you shook your head and waved her off with a smile.

“ Thank you, I’ll make sure to invite you over when the place is set up.” You let yourself sink to the floor, criss-crossing your legs. You dug your phone from your pocket and held it up to her, Kakao Talk already open. 

She entered her information and handed the phone back, wishing you a goodnight before excusing herself. 

As you sat in the silence of your new apartment, taking in the polished floors and most likely freshly painted walls, a calm settled over your heart. This was your first step into the new challenges life was throwing at you. 

You opened the clock app on your phone, you took note of the thirteen hour time difference between here and New York. You were tired regardless of the amount you slept on the plane, the jetlag was already starting to catch up to you. Shaking off the feeling, you knew you needed to stay away to call your grandparents and let them know you made it safely. They weren’t able to make it down from upstate to see you off but with their savings and retirement were already planning a trip to bear the long flight and see you. Thankfully you could just send Jamie and Kazuki a text and they could reply to you whenever they were awake. 

  Puffing out a breath, you stood up, dragging your suitcases into the bedroom and laid them flat on the floor against the wall. Mentally you had already started making a list of items needed to fill the apartment, most of your furniture would be sold off back in the States and you could use that money to furnish it. With traveling for the rest of the tour and needing your things shipped, it would take time before actually getting to decorate. For now you settled on the fact that you had a new place to call home. 

With haste you opened the sheets and comforter, preparing your bed for the inevitable time you would crash and sleep for who knows how long. You pulled out a fresh change of clothes and tossed everything onto the mattress, wanting to shower before even considering sleep. Each of your suitcases were now open, the content a jumbled mess you didn’t bother to clean up. 

A ring came to your doorbell, the chime breaking you from the routine you started. Socked feet shuffled across the floor, seeing the small screen lit up with the image of Jihoon standing at the door. You had already known it was him by the goosebumps that rose on your skin, feeling the bond hum between you.

“Hey,” You greeted, opening the door. “ If you were tired, you didn’t have to stop by.” 

And he looked tired. He sluggishly entered the apartment, kicking off his shoes and looked about the place. Without as much as a hum, he took it upon himself to look around, fatigued eyes analyzing each room and surface. You just watched from the hallway, seeing him give a nod of approval as he exited every room before moving on. Once satisfied, he faced you in the hallway, observing how you leaned against the wall, the exhaustion evident on your face. 

“ Tomorrow I want to take you to Hybe.” As he spoke, the gruff rumble of his voice was heavy with sleepiness. 

Giving a soft smile and leaning your head against the wall, you hummed. “ I think I have some housekeeping things that need to get done before that. A bank account and the internet are important.” 

The blank stare he sent your way held no amusement, you pressed your lips together to hold in a quiet laugh. 

“ Let’s make a deal, you helped me navigate what I need and I’ll go to Hybe with you after.” You held your hand out for a handshake, shoulders shaking in a snicker as he took your hand and shook on it.

The deal held up. It took a while with one manager needing to send you paperwork regarding the soulmate relocation, but once that was in hand, you didn’t have too hard of a time. Jihoon had showed up around noon, making a comment that security was downstairs to take you anywhere necessary then to the ultimate destination of Hybe. To your delight, he insisted on getting food, your stomach rumbling before you even left your home. Earlier you were able to change the door code and organize your things a little. With a coat/shoe closet near the front door, you were able to hang your jackets and place the shoes you were able to pack on the shelves. 

Stepping into the Hybe building, you huddled behind Jihoon, looking about in awe. You grabbed onto the back of his jacket, staying close to not get lost, following him and the guard to the security desk. Seungmin, the guard that was chauffeuring you around all day, had the man behind the desk take your ID and a copy of the relocation paperwork to make a staff card for you to enter into the building without much of a hassle. They had you remove your mask and hat to take a headshot for the system, informing you that if there was an issue with the card to see one of the security team members to handle it. 

You had thanked the worker before Jihoon tugged you along towards the glass sliding doors that separated you from the rest of the building. He motioned towards the small standing panel before the doors, urging you to use the new key. With hesitancy, you tapped the key on the screen, watching the red light flash green and the doors slid open. The jump in your step had you passing through the doors, eyes bright with joy. It felt surreal, waiting on the other side for Jihoon to join you. 

He took your hand as you entered the elevator, the warm thrumming flowing alongside the excitement and curiosity you felt. He took you through the halls to a small corner room, pushing the door open with ease. Almost immediately you recognized his studio, the space-like ceiling piece was turned on with a flip of a switch on the wall, dimly lighting the room since the blinds were closed. Jihoon led you further into the room, flipping more switches to light up the pieces on the walls, wanting to show the full potential of what the studio held. You raised your free hand to gently ghosting your fingers over them in fear you might break something. 

This was his space, the place he made music for the group, a place he described as his second home. At times, the members have joked they needed to drag him out of this studio and the old one in the Pledis building. It felt intimate being here, like you shouldn’t be here, like you were invading his sacred space. 

In your peripheral vision, you watch him gauge your reaction. He looked at you up and down, restlessness coming from his side of the bond. 

“ Pictures don’t do this place justice.” You finally spoke, breaking the silence you didn’t know held tension for him. 

He sighed in relief, eyes shutting as his nose scrunched up. Visibly he relaxed, the nerves you felt fading away. His reaction had you laughing, taking his hand in both of yours now. “ Thank you for bringing me here. I know how much your studio means to you.” 

The two of you spent time in the studio, cringing at stupid jokes he made and you explaining some of the things Carats said about the group online which sent you into fits of laughter. You learned more of how he grew up, how apprehensive his parents were when he auditioned for Pledis, but how proud they were of him all these years later. He insisted that he was a good son although he wasn’t able to visit home much to his mother’s displeasure. 

You told him of Mimi and Papa, how they raised you after your parents passed away when you were young. At first, you hesitated to tell him about your parents and were unable to tell more since you were barely four when they had faded away. You didn’t want to hide their demise, knowing that the longer you put it off the harder it could be if he asked later on. 

You recounted one memory Mimi told you, a happy one that brought you some joy through the small bout of grief. Your mother had sung you to sleep every night, taking over in her place once she passed away. Quietly you were able to hum the tone when Jihoon asked, the lyrics slipping your mind with how many years it had been since you last heard it. 

Towards the end of the night, he walked you to your apartment door, a grin plastered on his face as he listened to you rant about an ongoing Carat topic about the number of the group and having to explain it to new fans. It was dumb but he only fueled the fire with comments about having to explain it himself a thousand times over. 

He stopped you before you opened the door, keeping you in the hallway, sincere eyes shining in the light of the hall. “ Ruby-ah,” He started, the first time calling you the nickname Mingyu set as a president. It sent butterflies fluttering in your stomach. “ I know we’ve only been bonded together for a week, getting to know each other and you needing to change so much of your life for me, but I’m thankful. I’m happy that fate chose you as my soulmate.” 

The infatuation that slid its way through the bond sent a shutter down your spine. Your cheeks flushed similar to the red his face and ears turned as he spoke. You felt light and bubbly, happy that you weren’t in a situation like your parents. 

In the spur of the moment, you stepped forward, raising your hand to hold his cheek and leaned up on your tiptoes, placing a kiss to his cheek. You stayed perched up, nose barely touching as you spoke up.

“ Jihoonie, I’m happy you're my soulmate too.”

[milfzatannaz]

hey! we got our very first cast iron pans recently but i don’t know how best to clean them? a lot of the stuff i’ve found is a little bit like ‘only STUPID PEOPLE wash their pots Like This’ and it’s a bit stressful. i know you take care of your own cookware so i figured i could ask? so, how do you best take care of your pots and pans? thank you!

You can use just regular Dawn! As long as you’re not using a super corrosive soap with lye, the seasoning won’t come off with just mild soap. If there are stubborn tough bits a chain mail scrubber works great. Hot water, a drop of soap, and elbow grease works just fine- just never put them in the dishwasher. Dry as soon as you’re done and they’re good to go!

My cast iron is coated with enamel, since it’s a Le Creuset skillet. So it doesn’t ever need to be re-seasoned (I tend to cook bacon and fatty foods though to keep it nice). But my mom has the cast iron given to her from her grandmother and it’s still in good shape, and she uses regular soap. Sometimes cast iron enthusiasts overdo all the “rules” associated with caring for their cookware.

[crazy-plate-lady]

I want to know 12, 14, 25, 29 STAT

💕 @28yearoldcheerleader

14. What’s something you’ve always wanted to do but maybe been to scared to do?

Sometimes I think about getting a tattoo, but I’d never actually do it. What if it’s not perfect and I have to stare at this little imperfection for the rest of my life?

25. What is your favorite season and why?

I like winter! The holiday season is the best. I get a chance to host parties and of course there’s all the great food. I just have to be careful, because it’s also Brown Bird cookie season.

29. What do you do when you’re sad?

I like to cheer up the old fashioned way: wallowing in my misery, eating (low-fat) ice cream, and watching rom-coms.

12. What’s some good advice you want to share?

Some of my friends you like to borrow my cast iron pans, but I notice they don’t always clean them properly when they’re done. Here’s my advice on how to properly clean cast iron cookware:

Since cast-iron pans can handle heavy-duty cooking, you might have a bit of a mess to clean up when you're done cooking. Here is a step-by-step guide to help ensure you don’t damage your friend’s pan.

Step 1: Clean the pan while it’s still hot. As tempting as it might be to let the pan sit while you enjoy your freshly prepared feast, taking a few minutes to care for your cast iron immediately after you use it will save you a lot of time later. That’s because stuck-on food hardens as it cools.

Step 2: Clean the pan with hot water – and no soap. Hot water will help loosen food that stuck onto the pan. Firmly scrub the pan with your cast-iron scrubber. You may have heard conflicting info about whether it’s okay to use soap. Conventional wisdom says soap strips seasoning from a pan. Some articles floating around the Internet claim that you can, in fact, use a tiny bit of soap and your pan will be okay. I’ve tested both methods and concluded that soap does indeed strip cast iron – even if it’s just a little bit. Steer clear. I mean it.

Step 3: For stuck-on messes, use some salt and a dry towel. The abrasion of the salt helps lift the food away, and working it in with a dry towel, which has lots of surface area, amplifies the elbow grease. If the food still won’t come off, try boiling a little water in the pan.

ℹ️ For more information: https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/packages/food-network-essentials/how-to-clean-a-cast-iron-skillet

[neerdokells]

In With the Old, Part 1

Notice: While this specific entry is clean, it is the introduction to a story that will include mature themes, such as transformation, sex, femdom, and gender fuckery.

It started with an antiquing trip.

My wife, Linda, had accepted a new job which required us to relocate, but the pay was great; so much, in fact, that we could afford a house in the new town and get by just fine regardless of how long it took me to find work. With all the extra room we now had, we needed furniture and decorations to make it a home. So we were on one of those antique trails on the weekend, a dozen or so shops in one area with a map and a crowd drifting back and forth along the path. The truck was slowly filling up.

It was at our fifth shop that I spotted a bin of cast iron cookware. It looked to be in rough shape, but I didn't mind, since I didn't really need it for cooking. There was a bare wall in the kitchen where some skillets would look great, cleaned up a bit and hanging, so I asked about them. It turned out to be a lot sale; I was either buying the entire bin, or none of it. I wasn't sure I needed quite that much, but I definitely wanted some, so I sprung for it without checking the contents in greater detail. Linda and I agreed we could figure out what to do with any extra pieces later.

My job hunt had yet to yield results, and my primary contribution to the household had been the housework and unpacking. It was a couple months of sorting through our stuff and finding homes for it, between things we bought and things we had packed, before I got around to the cookware. Each piece had a significant amount of grime and rust on it, so I hadn't bothered until I knew I had time to deal with them properly. The bin had been left in the garage for when I was ready for it, so I set up an electrolysis basin next to it and began prepping the cast iron to go into the bath. As I dug through and prepped pieces, I dug out an antique teapot. It looked ancient, and fragile. Porcelain, at a guess. How it survived in the bin was anyone's guess. But it wasn't rusted, obviously, so I sat down with a rag and some cleaner to get the surface grime off.

When the teapot began to shake and emit smoke, I jumped back and dropped it. Not only did it not break, but it continued to shake and smoke until the mist gathered into a single area and solidified into a man! He was a bit taller than me, probably just over six feet as opposed to my 5'10”, but considerably more muscular. He had a long beard, short hair, and bronze skin.

“Thank you for releasing me, mortal!” his voice boomed, shaking the tools on my garage shelves. “For finding and releasing me, I will grant you three wishes!”

“What are you, a genie?” I asked.

“I…yes, I'm a genie. I thought that would be clear.”

“Right, it's just, I was under the impression genies weren't real, is all. So I wasn't anticipating, you know,” I waved my hand to indicate his whole body, “all of this.”

“We are a rare phenomenon, usually only one is released in a century! You are fortunate, indeed, Master!”

“Right, yeah, I mean. I've heard the stories, though.”

“Our works are the stuff of legends, surely you've heard wondrous tales!”

“I mean, yeah, that, but also. So, the thing is, wishes are kinda…sketchy, aren't they?”

“Sketchy?”

“Like, isn't there usually some kind of catch?”

“I assure you, we djinn deliver exactly what our masters wish!”

“Okay, you know what, I'm not doing this. For my first wish, I want you to be completely honest, fair, and accurate with me whenever I ask you a question from this moment forward, without counting questions as wishes.”

“That is…very pointed.”

“Mhm. And?”

“And your wish is granted, of course,” he said, slumping down to sit on an overturned bucket.

“Thank you. Is it true that wishes often turn out to be a significant hassle or problem for the person who made the wish?”

“Well, yes. It is.”

“Why? What do you get out of that?”

“I don't get anything out of it. It is not an act of malice.”

“Then what is it?”

“Balance.” He explained to me that, as personified magical energy arising from the flow of the world, genies are bound to the balance of all things. Their magic must always have a reaction; and since most wishes introduce chaos into the system, the system responds by enforcing some form of order on it. “The problem isn't that I seek to punish them for their wishes, it's that, when you ask to suddenly upend the entire economy of a continent, there must be a lot of order imposed on how that happens, to ensure the world does not tip too far into chaos.”

I thought for a little bit about his words, before finally asking, “Can you see the shifts in this balance ahead of time?”

“Yes.”

“And it's transactional?”

“How do you mean?”

“If I asked you what would need to happen for a certain wish to be granted, could we tinker with the wording and the cost until we get a wish where the balanced cost is known and acceptable to me?”

“I've never tried that, but I suppose it's possible.”

“Hot damn!” I cried, clapping and jumping to my feet. “Sounds like we have some work to do! But first, I need to get past you there. I haven't finished cleaning those skillets.”

“That is a task well within my capabilities.”

“I'm not wasting wishes on dishes, man. Speaking of. A teapot?”

“You can choose what my vessel looks like while it is in your care. The last master chose a teapot. Less obvious, he said.”

“That checks out, I guess. What's your name, anyway?”

“Yakov.”

“Pleased to meet you. I'm Bryce.”

*****

By fhe time Linda got home, Yakov had returned to his teapot. I didn't really know how to explain the situation to her, and she was eager to tell me about the progress she'd made on her project at work, so we talked about that. She informed me that her job wanted her to take a business trip the following week, and she felt it was a great opportunity. I figured, by the time she got back, I'd probably have this genie situation sorted out. Or, at least, know how to tell her without sounding crazy or freaking her out.

The rest of the week, Yakov and I hammered out details while I did housework. I would ask how he would grant a certain wish, like immortality or riches, and he would tell me. We'd talk about why that consequence, specifically, had come up, and use that discussion to explore ways the wish could be augmented. I wrote the terms of the wish down once I felt it was as good as it was going to get.

After I dropped Linda off at the airport on Sunday evening, I fired up a spreadsheet to lay out everything we'd established so far. I could set most of the housework aside for a few days, I figured, since no one but me and the genie were going to see it, anyway.

“What about freeing you?” I asked over lunch on Monday. “Is that a thing that happens?”

“No.”

“Can it?”

“Yes,” he said, crossing his arms and leaning on the fridge, “but it is complicated. I would have to cease to be a genie.”

“And become what?”

“A mortal human. I would still have incredible magic, but it would fade, and I would become a perfectly normal human being within about three decades.” He stood bolt upright after that, staring into space.

“Yakov? You good?”

“I…I didn't know any of that.”

“So the wish for you to be accurate means you'll answer questions correctly, even if you didn't know the answer before I asked?”

“It would appear that way.”

“Hey, wait! This is the first real chance we've had to test this! What are the Powerball numbers for the next drawing?”

He rattled off a set of numbers, and I wrote them down. After lunch, I went out and bought a ticket with those numbers, as a test to see if he was really bound to tell the truth to all my questions. When the ticket won, I was finally convinced everything he was saying was true.

*****

I made arrangements with an accountant to handle the money that would come in from the ticket, once Linda and I worked out what it would mean for us. She was excited, of course, but concerned about taxes and blowing it all, so she intended to keep working until she knew it would all pan out. By Friday, Yakov and I were looking at a full list of refined wishes.

“You can't do all of them, you know,” he warned.

“No, I know.” He had explained already that, if I tried to find a loophole by making one wish be that he would do everything on the list, it would backfire. The magic had a way of knowing when you were trying to cheat it; apparently, working out an acceptable balance wasn't considered cheating, but rather a respectable attempt to play by the rules. He told me he'd never encountered anyone trying that approach before. “But you said this fae one would grant me access to a bunch of magic of my own?”

“Balance-free magic, at that.” I had asked about gaining magic I could just use after I ran out of wishes, and we had worked out that the best way to balance consequences for that was if I stopped being human. After some back and forth, we settled on the fae; while he didn't believe they were real, they were believed to be entities of chaos. This meant that their magic was not inherently offset by enforced order, which made it much more flexible. Becoming something inhuman seemed a very fierce consequence for the power, but he assured me it could be a form that would include shapeshifting, so I could spend some time appearing human if I chose. He could not, however, guarantee what my fae form would look like.

I could have the magic to make life for me and Linda whatever we wanted, and the money to pay for whatever I didn't need to use the magic on. It almost felt like too much, but that's the point of wishes, right? Try to make the best of them?

In the end, I felt that was the best bang for my buck. The other wish would be to free Yakov. I had been concerned about giving him mortality, but he waxed poetic for about an hour about how a few decades of life, real, free life, with a concrete ending was better than an eternity of being enslaved or waiting to be enslaved. I suppose he had a point. But if I freed him as my second wish, I wouldn't get a third, as he wouldn't be a genie anymore. And if I got my magic as my second wish, I wouldn't be able to free him as my third, since genies only serve humans.

The plan was complicated, but we felt good about it. The second wish would be to free him, but it would have a trigger: it would be set to get fulfilled as soon as my third wish was fulfilled. We worked late into the night refining the wording, and then it was time.

I made my wishes, using the exact wording we had worked out, and then I was blinded by a flash.

[angie-j-kay]

Okay, so we're spending the fall and winter in a house that our cousin bought recently. The previous owner's husband passed away a few years ago, and apparently she lived here half-nuts with grief for five years before throwing whatever she could into a car and leaving. Like, 2 of the bedrooms are just packed full of boxes of crap she left behind: photos, books, medicine... the kind of stuff you don't just leave.

Found so far in the house:

-several Bibles and crosses

-a Confederate flag

-a door that's been punched hard enough to splinter the particle board

-three closets worth of clothing

-high-end cookware (yay for me?)

-a collection of crystals and New Age goodies (also kinda cool)

-3 books on how to contact the dead

-2 books supposedly by people who had near-death experiences and witnessed Hell first-hand

-4 cast-iron skillets, in repairable condition

-several DVDs and a couple of books about demon possession and exorcism

-3 vacuum cleaners (why???)

-an 18-inch circle in the wall where someone tried to punch through drywall and failed.

And we've had some odd shit happen. At one point we came to work on cleaning before moving in, and found the doors all locked but somehow all of the lights on. ALL OF THEM. At another time, I was cooking supper and the supposedly broken oven just sort of started functioning perfectly: the clock was on, and the oven heated when we started it, then 2 hours later I looked over and it was broken again. Latched doors come open, this is an old house with warped wood, whatever. Random shit falls over, eh, I'm a klutz.

But this? This shit takes the cake. I took a bath, the husband was sitting in there chatting with me. Where he was sitting, he would have seen this if it had been there. We hung out in the kitchen for a while, then I came to use the toilet and found this:

That is 3 cotton swabs. On the heater. Lined up. Like, the heater wasn't on, no one's in danger here, but... yeah. The husband just did a sweep of the house looking for intruders, found none.

Look, I'm the first person to snarl that you look for mundane causes before this, but unless someone expertly broke in here while we were in the kitchen, arranged 3 q-tips, then peaced out and locked the windows behind them, I got nothing.

Happy Halloween, I guess?

[another-dr-another]

wash the old dishes! better to get them over with first -iris

Maeda, narrating - I'll get the old dishes taken care of.

Maeda - The odds of all the dishes getting washed in the time it takes to bring the ones from the dining hall to the kitchen is...

Maeda - ...It's a Herculean task.

Maeda - So, Taira can get some variety, and enjoy the thrilling job of walking back and forth between two rooms before she inevitably has to come join me in washing dishes.

~*~

Maeda - I'll go start getting the old dishes taken care of, then.

Taira - Alright.

//Without further comment, Taira stands, and begins clearing the table.

Maeda - !

//Maeda downs the rest of his coffee, before grabbing his mug, his plate, and heading to the kitchen.

Maeda - It isn't that bad- it looks like Taira already cleaned some of the dishes before breakfast.

Maeda - I’ll get my plate and everything taken care of beforehand, then I'll start getting the rest of it all.

//Maeda has only rinsed out his mug when-

Taira - ...

Maeda - !

Maeda - Taira, hey.

//Taira has set a stack of plates down, and is now paused in the kitchen. She looks at Maeda for a moment, before beginning to scrape the food waste from the plate on the top of the stack.

Taira - Maeda, focus on getting the plates and everything as I bring them in, okay?

Taira - Some of the things I used to cook breakfast have specific needs when it comes to cleaning them.

Taira - I'll take care of those, and explain it to you- and I'll give you things that should just be washed like standard, okay?

Taira - All the plates and cups are fine to wash, so, just take care of those.

Maeda - Oh!

Maeda - Okay, I've got it.

//Taira nods, and goes back to the dining hall.

Maeda - It's... it isn't stainless steel that gets specially seasoned, right?

Maeda - It's cast iron... I think.

Maeda - Either way, I can't really tell how to take care of the dish just by looking at it, so I have no problem with following Taira's lead on that.

//Maeda has finished cleaning his own dinnerware, and begins to work his way through the growing stack of his classmate's plates. Eventually, he notices Taira begin to carry in a few mugs at a time, emptying their contents out in the sink, and leaving them for Maeda to wash. She slows in pace when it comes to the cups, but nonetheless, she's brought everything in before he's through the plates.

Maeda - ...

Maeda - I'm just thinking about Taira doing all of this on her own...

Maeda - Like, I may not be that far along yet, but if I weren't here, she'd still have to do everything that I've gotten done so far.

//Maeda finishes washing the plates, right as-

Taira - There we are- everything's brought in.

//Taira finishes grabbing all the serving dishes from the dining hall.

Taira - ...

//Taira watches Maeda for a moment, before going to her pile of cookware she used earlier, and beginning to grab things to wash.

Taira - This is cast iron. It requires a process referred to as "seasoning", or else food won't come off it easily, and it increases the risk of rusting.

Taira - Because of this, cleaning it wrong could remove the oil, so your pan is no longer seasoned.

Taira - Make sense?

Maeda - Yeah, I get it.

//Taira nods, and moves next to Maeda, using the other sink as she begins to clean off the pan. 

Taira - ...

Maeda - ...

Taira - Did you like breakfast today, Maeda?

Maeda - Oh! Yeah, it was good.

Maeda - The fish in particular always stands out to me- it was mackerel today, right?

Taira - Mhm.

Maeda - Yeah... simple things can be better, right?

Maeda - It's plain grilled fish, but it's cooked well, which is all that really matters- it's better than having endless convenience store onigiri, and the fish cooked at my school.

Maeda - Oh!

Maeda - The school I went to actually had really good meals though.

Maeda - I went to a private school- like most do, for sure...

Maeda - But, it was actually a fairly prestigious one... not, like, so incredible that it's a household name-

Maeda - It wasn't the middle school equivalent of Hopes Peak...

Maeda - But it was definitely a good school. Out of everyone in my house, I was the only one to get in... there wasn't too many people that applied, to be fair-

Maeda - My commute was crazy!-

Maeda - I don't live in Tokyo, have I ever mentioned that?

Maeda - But, I used to walk to the bus station, which was only a few minutes from my house, but after that, I'd walk to where I'd chain up my bike,

Maeda - And I had a long bike ride to school...

Taira - ...You didn't get all gross, exercising on your way there?

Maeda - Nah... because of the bus schedule, I showed up with, like... twice the time I needed to get to the school, so I could really take my time getting there.

Maeda - Plus, there was a gym that was only... a few minutes away, on my bike? I didn't pay for a membership, but my brother did, so I used his information, and would stop by there if it was hot out, and I wanted to rinse off.

Taira - He didn't mind?

Maeda - ...

Maeda - He, like... paid for it in advance?

Maeda - He had a solid few years, it was some promotional deal- I don't think I ever really got all the details.

Maeda - But, then he, uh...

Maeda - He wound up dead, so...

Taira - ...

Maeda - ...

Taira - ...Oh.

Maeda - It, uh- really doesn't bug me. We weren't close at all, I only spoke with him... like, once a month?

Maeda - The only reason I knew, and stole his information, was because I liked this friend he had, and he liked me, so he told me.

Taira - You saw this friend often?

Maeda - Mhm.

Maeda - He lives with us now- if anything, I consider him to be my brother, and my actual brother to just be "that guy my brother was friends with", instead of the other way around.

Maeda - Like... that's the first time in forever that I haven't just talked about him- the one that's still alive- and referred to him as my brother.

Taira - ...Huh.

Taira - ...That's definitely an extreme commute.

Maeda - Right?

Maeda - ...I'm sorry for going on such a tangent, by the way.

Maeda - I wasn't really thinking about it, uh...

Taira - Oh, it's not an issue- I don't mind, at least.

Taira - ...

Taira - Though, if I can switch the subject back, I'm glad you enjoyed breakfast.

Taira - Are you feeling alright?

Maeda - !

Maeda - Yeah, I'm- I'm fine... why do you ask?

Taira - You kept getting bouts of nausea- I was worried you might've come down with something.

Taira - Mekaru was ill, remember?

Maeda - Oh...

Maeda - Yeah, I remember.

Maeda - I don't think nausea was one of her symptoms- I don't really remember though... and it's not like different people can't have different symptoms...

Taira - Hm...

Taira - If I get sick, I'm going to blame it on you, say that you infected me.

Maeda - ...

//Maeda raises one of his elbows- the one closer to Taira, and loudly coughs into it.

Taira - Can't believe you're trying to commit a murder.

Taira - I mean, right here, right now?

Taira - Honestly, it's just poor planning...

Maeda - It was irrational... I didn't think it through! I acted on impulse...

Taira - Guess I'll have to use the flaws in your attempt to turn this around on you-

Maeda - You're going to kill me instead?!

Taira - Mhm...

Taira - ...

Taira - That's what you get!...

//The two fade to silence, and return to washing dishes.

Taira - ...

Maeda - ...

Taira - ...

Maeda - ...Can you imagine if someone overhead the end of that conversation-

Taira - -And thought I was just being... really calm about trying to kill you in revenge?

Maeda - Yeah!

//Taira laughs, and Maeda grins. And in no time at all, they're finished with the dishes.

Maeda - How long does it usually take you to get all the dishes washed?

Taira - ...Hm...

Taira - ...

Taira - To be honest, I think that it took longer, having you here...

Maeda - Really?!

Taira - Mhm...

Taira - I can go faster with both sides of the sink available, and when I'm not worried about bumping into anyone, or getting them wet if I move the spout...

Taira - But, it was kind of you to offer to help, and I really don't mind if I'm not being time efficient. It isn't important to me.

Maeda - Ahhh...

Maeda - ...I think I'm going to go to the Rec room, and see how clean-up is going there.

Maeda - Do you want to come with me?

Taira - ...

Maeda - !

Maeda - If you don't want to, you don't have to- this was our contribution to picking up, there's no issue if you don't.

Taira - No, no I know...

Taira - I'll come with you-

//She grins- it's blatantly filled with pure glee.

Taira - Keep people together, right?

Maeda - ...Yeah?

Maeda, confused - That's right, yeah, uh...

Maeda - You want to go?

Taira - Yeah, let's.

Maeda - …

~*~

Maeda, narrating - I... she's obviously joking about the idea of sticking together, but I really don't get it...

Maeda - Like, I'm not stupid, I just don't really...

Maeda - I don’t know, I don’t think it’s that funny? Analyzing when the deaths happen to such a degree doesn’t really make sense to me, but I don’t see any harm in it.

Maeda - Whatever get’s people willing to hang out together again.

Maeda - It doesn't really matter though-

Maeda - We should get going.

{Leave the Dining Hall}

[niyalight-123]

"The Essential Guide to Cookware: Choosing the Right Pots and Pans for Your Kitchen"

Introduction: Cookware is the unsung hero of every kitchen, silently contributing to the delicious meals we enjoy daily. Whether you're an amateur home cook or a seasoned chef, having the right cookware can make a world of difference in your culinary adventures. In this blog, we'll explore the various types of cookware, their materials, and how to choose the best pots and pans for your cooking needs.

The Fundamentals of Cookware :Before delving into the specifics, let's cover the basics. Cookware is typically categorized into two main types: pots and pans. Pots are deep vessels with high sides, while pans have flat bottoms and low sides. Each serves its unique purpose, from simmering soups in a pot to searing steaks in a pan.

Cookware is an essential part of any kitchen, serving as the foundation for preparing delicious meals. These kitchen tools come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, each designed for specific cooking methods and recipes. Understanding the fundamentals of cookware is key to becoming a proficient cook.

Materials Matter: The material of your cookware affects how evenly it distributes heat, its durability, and its overall performance. Here are some common materials you'll encounter. Material Matter is a brand known for its innovative and sustainable cookware solutions.

 They prioritize using eco-friendly materials and cutting-edge designs to create kitchen tools that enhance cooking experiences while minimizing environmental impact. From non-stick pans to versatile utensils, Material Matter aims to redefine the way we cook and care for our planet.

Stainless Steel: Known for its durability and resistance to staining, stainless steel is versatile and non-reactive. It's ideal for browning, searing, and deglazing. Stainless steel cookware is a popular choice among home chefs and professional cooks alike due to its durability, versatility, and sleek appearance.

Crafted from an alloy of iron, chromium, and other metals, stainless steel cookware is resistant to rust and staining, making it a long-lasting kitchen staple. Its even heat distribution and non-reactive nature with food make it ideal for a wide range of cooking techniques. In this introduction, we'll explore the benefits and versatility of stainless steel cookware, as well as its maintenance and care to ensure it remains a valuable addition to your kitchen.

Cast Iron: Cast iron cookware retains and distributes heat exceptionally well. It's perfect for slow-cooking, frying, and baking. Seasoning your cast iron adds a natural non-stick surface. Cast iron cookware is a versatile and durable kitchen essential that has been used for centuries. It's made from molten iron that's poured into molds, creating pots, pans, and skillets known for their exceptional heat retention and even heating.

These qualities make cast iron cookware a favorite among professional chefs and home cooks alike. Whether you're searing, frying, baking, or even grilling, cast iron can handle it all. With proper care, it can last a lifetime and develop a natural non-stick surface known as seasoning. Let me know if you'd like to learn more about how to use and maintain cast iron cookware or have specific questions!

Non-Stick: Non-stick cookware has a coating that prevents food from sticking, making it easy to clean. However, it may require gentle care to avoid scratching the surface. Non-stick cookware has revolutionized the way we cook by making food preparation easier and more convenient. These kitchen essentials are typically coated with a non-stick surface, often made from materials like PTFE (Teflon) or ceramic, which prevents food from sticking to the pan.

This innovation has reduced the need for excessive oil or butter in cooking, making meals healthier and cleanup a breeze. In this conversation, I can provide you with information, tips, and recommendations related to non-stick cookware

Copper: Copper cookware offers rapid, even heating but often requires a lining of stainless steel or tin to prevent reactivity with certain foods. Copper cookware has a rich culinary history dating back centuries. Renowned for its exceptional heat conductivity, copper cookware offers precise temperature control, making it a favorite among professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts alike. In this guide, we'll explore the benefits, care, and versatility of copper cookware, helping you elevate your culinary skills and create delicious meals.

Aluminum: Lightweight and affordable, aluminum cookware heats quickly but may react with acidic foods. Anodized aluminum is a more durable and non-reactive option. Aluminium cookware is a popular choice in kitchens worldwide due to its lightweight, excellent heat conductivity, and affordability. It's commonly used for a wide range of cooking tasks, from sautéing to boiling.

 However, it's important to note that uncoated aluminium cookware can react with acidic or alkaline foods, potentially affecting taste and safety. To address this, many aluminium pans have nonstick or anodized coatings. Anodized aluminium is more durable and resistant to corrosion. When choosing aluminium cookware, consider your cooking needs, maintenance preferences, and potential health concerns associated with aluminium exposure.

Choosing the Right Cookware: The cookware you select should align with your cooking style and needs. Here are some considerations. Choosing the right cookware is essential for achieving great results in the kitchen. From pots and pans to utensils and bakeware, selecting the right tools can make cooking more efficient and enjoyable.

 In this guide, we'll explore the key factors to consider when choosing cookware, including material, heat conductivity, durability, and maintenance. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, making informed choices about your cookware will help you elevate your culinary skills and create delicious meals.

Conclusion :Investing in high-quality cookware is an investment in your culinary journey. By understanding the fundamentals of cookware materials and choosing pieces that align with your cooking style, you'll be well-equipped to create delicious meals for years to come. Remember, the right cookware is not just a tool; it's a partner in your culinary adventures. Happy cooking!

[mellonhead58]

Obligatory "individual sustainability efforts are ploys from [mostly oil] corporations to shift blame from the wealthy to the general population" but if we're discussing individual sustainability, I think a lot of people miss the forest for the trees.

Like the idea of bringing a reusable cloth bag to do your shopping is nice and all but if you drive are you maintaining your car well? Are you changing the oil on time? Are you addressing body damage? Are you keeping the tires pressurized right so they last longer? Are you using the right fuel?

If you own a home are you heating and cooling it efficiently? Are you dealing with damage to your home? Are you living in a home of an appropriate size for your needs and plans?

When you buy products are you thinking carefully about how necessary they are? Are you considering the lifespan of the product? Are you buying new when secondhand would serve you well?

Obviously every individual's needs are different. Cast iron cookware is sustainable but if you can't or won't clean it don't use it. But the upshot here is that a lot of the time "sustainable" doesn't mean hand-woven hemp clothing and $18 grape jelly, it means learning how to restore your coffee table and being content keeping the windows open in summer.

Idk how to put this but I always end up feeling that discussions around sustainability seem to center the lives of upper middle class people. I am not in the position where I could even consider purchasing an electric car. Choosing lower-carbon flights doesn’t matter if you can’t afford airfare. Paying triple for “sustainable” food at the farmers’ market isn’t an option when even Aldi feels expensive.

And I’m not saying that people who have more options available to them shouldn’t try to make thoughtful choices, I’m saying that I’d rather see buses that run on time than more electric car chargers.

[messho]

Unlock Perfect Cooking with the Right Appe Tawa: A Must-Have Kitchen Essential

Have you ever wished to enhance your culinary adventures and take your home cooking to the next level? If so, it might be time to introduce a game-changing tool into your kitchen — the appe tawa. This versatile piece of cookware is more than just a pan; it’s the secret ingredient to crafting delicious, golden-brown dishes with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

What is an Appe Tawa?

An appe tawa, also known as an appe pan or paniyaram pan, is a specially designed cooking utensil with multiple small cavities. It is traditionally used in South Indian kitchens to make appe — small, round savory or sweet dumplings made from fermented rice and lentil batter. However, over time, it has become a beloved item for cooks everywhere due to its versatility.

From crispy dosas and fluffy pancakes to bite-sized fritters, pakoras, and even innovative mini desserts, the appe tawa can handle it all. Its circular molds allow for even heat distribution, ensuring each bite-sized treat is cooked to perfection — crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.

Why Choose an Appe Tawa?

The appeal of the appe tawa lies in its combination of functionality and convenience. Here are a few reasons why it has become a kitchen favorite:

Healthy Cooking: Unlike deep frying, the appe tawa requires very little oil. You get the same crispy texture and delicious taste with significantly less fat — a win for both health and flavor.

Versatility: Whether you’re cooking breakfast, snacks, or dinner, this tawa adapts effortlessly to your menu. Make cheese-filled potato balls for the kids or mini uttapams for guests — the possibilities are endless.

Even Cooking: One of the most impressive features of a high-quality appe tawa is its ability to distribute heat evenly across all molds. This ensures uniform cooking and eliminates undercooked or burnt sections.

Time-Saving: You can cook multiple items simultaneously, making meal prep faster — perfect for busy mornings or quick snack breaks.

How to Choose the Best Appe Tawa

Not all cookware is created equal. When selecting the right appe tawa for your kitchen, keep the following factors in mind:

Material: Non-stick options are popular because they make cooking and cleaning easier. However, cast iron and stainless steel versions are also available and offer excellent heat retention and durability.

Size: Depending on the size of your family or how many appe you want to make at a time, you can choose between tawas with 7, 9, or even 12 cavities.

Handle Quality: Ensure the tawa comes with a heat-resistant and ergonomic handle for safe, easy handling during cooking.

Lid Availability: Some dishes require steam cooking — a lid can help retain heat and speed up the process.

Where to Buy

You can find the best appe tawa on Meesho, where quality meets affordability. Meesho offers a wide selection of tawas in various sizes, materials, and price points, making it easy to find one that suits your needs and budget. Why settle for ordinary cookware when you can elevate your kitchen game?

With the right appe tawa, you’ll not only cook better but also enjoy the process, making every meal a celebration. Meesho’s range is perfect for everyone — from beginners just exploring Indian cuisine to seasoned chefs looking for reliable, high-performance cookware.

Final Thoughts

If you're passionate about cooking and want a tool that offers flexibility, efficiency, and consistent results, an appe tawa is a must-have. From traditional recipes to innovative creations, this handy pan can do it all.

So why wait? Browse the wide selection of appe tawas on Meesho today and take your cooking skills to new heights. With the right tools in your kitchen, every meal becomes an opportunity to impress, indulge, and inspire.

[auspacekitchenware]

How to Choose the Right Cookware for a Healthier and More Efficient Kitchen

The cookware you use every day can have a bigger impact on your cooking than you might think. Whether you're a home chef or sourcing for a retail business, understanding what makes quality cookware is key to long-term performance and safety.

Why Cookware Material Matters

Different materials offer different benefits:

Stainless Steel is non-reactive, easy to clean, and perfect for browning and searing.

Cast Iron retains heat well, ideal for slow cooking and baking.

Aluminum is lightweight and conducts heat evenly, but usually requires a non-stick or anodized coating.

Non-stick coatings make cleanup easier but require gentle care and lower heat.

Choosing the right material depends on your cooking habits and health priorities. For example, PFOA-free non-stick pans are now a standard for health-conscious consumers.

Construction and Heat Distribution

Look for cookware with multi-layer bottoms or full-body construction for better heat distribution. Poorly made pots and pans can cause uneven cooking, hot spots, or food burning.

Handle Design and Lid Fit

Ergonomic, riveted handles provide better grip and durability. Tight-fitting lids help retain moisture and flavor, which is essential for dishes that require simmering or braising.

For Buyers and Businesses: Source Smart

If you're sourcing cookware for retail, hospitality, or branded kitchen lines, working with an experienced and certified supplier is essential. Auspace offers a wide range of cookware solutions—from die-cast aluminum to stainless steel pots and ceramic-coated pans—with customization options and export-grade quality control.

[omichefcookware00]

Why Sandwich Bottom Frying Pans Are Ideal for Beginners

What Is a Sandwich Bottom Frying Pan?

A sandwich bottom frying pan is built using a layered base—usually featuring a thick aluminum core compressed between two sheets of stainless steel. This tri-layered base ensures heat spreads evenly across the entire surface, reducing hot spots that might otherwise burn or unevenly cook your food. This makes a noticeable difference in Indian kitchens, where frying, sautéing, and tadka (tempering) require even heat control and quick response to temperature changes. Unlike traditional stainless steel cookware that might heat unevenly or warp over time, this design upgrade ensures better performance with minimal learning curve.

Why Beginners Should Start With Sandwich Bottom Pans

One of the biggest advantages of sandwich bottom pans is that they’re very forgiving and easy to manage. You don’t need to worry about seasoning them like cast iron, and they’re sturdier than non-stick alternatives. You can use metal spatulas, clean them with regular dish soap, and even expose them to higher heat without causing damage—making them ideal for someone learning their way around the kitchen.

These pans also promote even cooking, which is crucial for beginners trying out new recipes. Whether you're making a quick stir-fry, shallow frying aloo tikki, or preparing your first sabzi, the heat distribution ensures your ingredients cook evenly. This reduces the stress of undercooked centers or burnt edges, which is a common issue with thinner pans.

Another reason sandwich bottom pans work well for new cooks is their flexibility across different cooking setups. They work just as efficiently on gas stoves as they do on induction cooktops, so you don’t have to worry about replacing your cookware if your kitchen setup changes. This compatibility makes them a smart one-time investment that fits into any household.

While non-stick pans are often recommended for ease, they tend to lose their coating over time, especially if used with metal spoons or washed frequently. In contrast, sandwich bottom frying pans offer the benefits of stainless steel—durability, food safety, and high heat resistance—without the maintenance worries. If you're someone who has outgrown aluminum or non-stick cookware, you might even consider upgrading to a triply frying pan, which delivers more consistent results and better heat retention, especially once you're confident in your cooking.

Who Should Consider Buying One?

A sandwich bottom frying pan is an excellent starting point for first-time home cooks looking for cookware that doesn’t need special handling. It’s also perfect for busy parents who want to cook daily without worrying about their pans wearing out quickly. College students or young professionals setting up their first kitchen will appreciate how easy it is to clean and care for. Even for someone shifting from coated cookware to something more durable and long-lasting, this pan serves as a practical introduction to steel-based cooking. If you enjoy traditional Indian cooking that involves frying, sautéing, or making quick tadkas, the even heat and solid base will be a major upgrade. For those planning to gradually improve their kitchen setup, exploring options like a triply pan is a great next step. The triply frying pan brings enhanced performance while staying user-friendly for daily use. To learn more about why triply cookware is gaining popularity and how to cook with it as a beginner, check out this detailed guide on cooking with triply cookware.

Final Thoughts

If you're just starting out in the kitchen, choosing the right cookware can feel confusing—but it doesn't have to be. A sandwich bottom frying pan offers the perfect balance of ease, durability, and performance, especially for daily Indian meals. With its ability to evenly distribute heat and withstand everyday cooking without warping, it’s a dependable choice for anyone learning to cook or upgrading from older cookware.

To discover reliable frying pans, kadais, and high-quality cookware made especially for Indian homes, you can always explore the official Omichef website.

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The Essential Guide to Kitchenware: Elevate Your Culinary Experience

The kitchen is the heart of every home, and the kitchenware you choose plays a pivotal role in the cooking process. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned home chef, understanding the right tools and how to use them can significantly enhance your cooking efficiency, improve the flavor of your dishes, and make meal preparation an enjoyable experience.

In this article, we'll walk you through essential kitchenware that should be a staple in every kitchen, while also highlighting some B2B suppliers where you can explore quality kitchen equipment.

1. Kitchen Knives: The Backbone of Every Kitchen

A set of high-quality knives is indispensable for every kitchen. The right knife not only makes food preparation faster but also ensures that your ingredients are cut to perfection, preserving both texture and flavor. Here are a few essential knives every home chef should consider:

Chef’s Knife: A versatile knife for chopping, slicing, and dicing almost anything in your kitchen.

Paring Knife: Smaller and perfect for delicate tasks like peeling fruits or trimming vegetables.

Serrated Knife: Ideal for slicing bread or tomatoes without squashing them.

When selecting knives, it’s important to choose based on materials like stainless steel, high-carbon steel, or ceramic, each offering unique benefits such as edge retention, sharpness, and rust resistance.

2. Cookware: The Right Pot and Pan Can Make All the Difference

Cookware is a fundamental part of your kitchen. Different pots and pans serve different purposes, so selecting the right ones for the job ensures even cooking and enhances the flavor of your dishes:

Frying Pan: Perfect for quick frying or sautéing. Opt for a non-stick frying pan for easy cleanup.

Saucepan: Ideal for simmering sauces, boiling pasta, or heating soups.

Dutch Oven: Heavy-duty and perfect for slow cooking stews, soups, and braised dishes.

The material of your cookware also matters. Cast iron, copper, and stainless steel are common choices, each with its unique properties for heat retention and distribution.

3. Essential Kitchen Tools: The Little Helpers That Make a Big Difference

Though they may seem small, kitchen tools like cutting boards, measuring spoons, and timers play crucial roles in meal prep:

Cutting Boards: Whether wood, plastic, or bamboo, a durable cutting board helps preserve your knives and ensures safe food preparation.

Measuring Cups & Spoons: Accurate measurements are key to successful recipes, and these tools are essential for baking or precise cooking.

Kitchen Timer: A simple but effective tool for keeping track of cooking times, especially for dishes requiring exact timing.

B2B Product Sourcing: Many suppliers offer bulk kitchen tools for large-scale operations, including restaurants and catering businesses. Visit this supplier for top-rated kitchen gadgets.

4. Maintaining Cleanliness: Keep Your Kitchen Sparkling

A clean kitchen is a safe kitchen, and investing in proper cleaning tools ensures that your kitchen stays sanitary and ready for the next meal:

Sponges & Cloths: High-quality sponges and microfiber cloths are essential for wiping down counters and cleaning dishes.

Garbage Disposal Units: For hassle-free waste management, commercial-grade garbage disposal units are perfect for keeping kitchens free of debris.

Dishwashers: If you run a restaurant or catering service, an efficient industrial dishwasher can save time and energy while maintaining hygiene.

5. Proper Care for Your Kitchenware

Maintaining the quality of your kitchen tools is just as important as selecting the right ones. Proper care can extend the lifespan of your equipment and ensure that you’re always cooking at your best:

Knife Care: Regular honing and sharpening with a sharpening stone will keep your knives in top condition.

Cookware Maintenance: For cast iron pans, seasoning them regularly will prevent rust and enhance their non-stick properties. Avoid using metal utensils on non-stick pans to preserve the coating.

Cutting Board Care: Wooden cutting boards should be treated with food-safe oils to prevent cracking and warping.

6. Conclusion

The right kitchenware can elevate your cooking experience and ensure the success of every meal. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner or a gourmet feast, investing in high-quality tools tailored to your needs is key. And for businesses, whether you’re running a restaurant, café, or catering service, sourcing kitchenware in bulk from trusted B2B suppliers is essential for keeping operations running smoothly.

By choosing the right tools and maintaining them well, you’ll not only improve your culinary skills but also create a safer and more efficient cooking environment.

If you’re looking for bulk kitchenware solutions, from cutting-edge knives to durable cookware and cleaning tools, remember to choose a reliable supplier.

[omichefcookware]

Cookware Storage Tips to Protect and Preserve Your Premium Triply

Premium cookware is more than just a kitchen tool—it's a long-term investment in quality cooking and health. Whether it’s stainless steel, triply, or non-stick, proper storage is key to maintaining your cookware’s durability and shine. Without care, even high-end pans can get scratched, dented, or discolored. Below are some smart and effective cookware storage tips to keep your pots and pans in top condition.

Why Smart Storage Is Essential

Incorrect storage can lead to:

Scratches and dents from stacking

Bent handles or warped lids

Discoloration and food residue buildup

Reduced non-stick or heat performance

With a few simple habits, you can extend your cookware’s lifespan and keep it looking new.

Safe Stacking Tips for Triply Cookware

Stacking saves space, but it can damage your cookware if done carelessly. Here’s how to stack safely:

Place cloth napkins, microfiber towels, or felt protectors between pans.

Stack heavier cookware like triply stainless steel at the bottom.

Avoid stacking non-stick pans, or store them in separate compartments.

These habits will prevent surface scratches and dents over time.

Use Liners to Protect and Preserve Cookware

Lining your pots and pans is an easy way to prevent metal-on-metal contact and reduce moisture damage. Try using:

Soft kitchen towels

Clean cotton cloths

Felt liners or parchment paper

Avoid using newspaper as ink can stain cookware.

Avoid Lid Dents and Handle Damage

Lids and handles are often forgotten but are easily damaged. Use these tips:

Store lids separately in racks or vertical organizers.

Place lids upside-down inside pots with a cloth between them.

Never force cookware into cramped spaces—this can bend handles or warp lids.

Proper lid storage also helps maintain a tight fit, improving cooking results.

Organize for Better Cookware Care

A well-organized kitchen makes cookware care easier. Use these ideas:

Deep drawers with dividers to separate pans

Pegboards or hanging racks for everyday cookware

Pull-out organizers for easy access and safe storage

Good organization not only protects cookware but also saves time and effort during cooking.

Long-Term Care Tips

Beyond storage, here are a few long-term care habits:

Let cookware cool before storing to avoid warping

Dry cookware completely before putting it away

Always clean thoroughly to prevent stains or odors

Re-season cast iron if storing it for long periods

These steps help maintain performance and hygiene.

Why Choose Omichef Triply Cookware

If you are upgrading your kitchen tools, Omichef is the trusted name in triply cookware. Built with a food-grade stainless steel exterior and an aluminum core, Omichef products offer durability, even heating, and long-lasting shine. Whether you are storing a Triply Frypan, Triply Kadai, or Triply Saucepan, Omichef cookware stays in top form when stored properly.

👉 Explore the full Triply Cookware Collection at Omichef.

Conclusion: Store Smart, Cook Better

Your cookware deserves more than being crammed into a shelf. With these cookware storage tips, you will protect your investment and enjoy better cooking every day. Start small—add a cloth between your pans, organize lids, and make your kitchen smarter. And when it’s time to upgrade, let Omichef be your go-to for premium cookware that lasts.

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