Chet seems to be the Jan Brady of the family.

And “Merry Christmas! Shitter was full!”

I will cry. I can spare the moisture.

I had to wait over a month for a Detroit pizza pan that I ordered with some of my birthday money. After a polite email in which I let them know how hungry I was becoming, it came within a few days. But work hit me like a ton of bricks. This Friday, though, it’s happening. Sourdough Detroit pizza.

My mom got a call once from some people that, when I called the number back at her request while she was driving to Western Union to fulfill part of their request, answered with “U.S. Government, how may I help you?” in a thick, Desi accent. I refused to give them any information.

Christ, the industry is a fucking wasteland.

I park backwards. It has mostly worked out well, except for a couple weeks ago when someone put a massive dent into my wheel well without leaving a note, and my insurance didn’t cover the damage. Every time I hit a bump now, it sounds like my clutch is going out. Very frustrating.

Rolling van damage.

David’s next Jeep, Project Florida Bam.

Damn. It was always a pleasure to watch her demonstrate the prodigious talent she had developed behind the wheel. She will absolutely be missed. 

Liberal is unnecessary, and can lead to the dreaded gummy goo in the corners malady. A few drops, enough to coat the entire surface without leaving a shine or any drips when inverted is plenty.

The pre-season is usually a canola oil blend. Not generally my favorite; I prefer a safflower, grapeseed or peanut oil. 

Dude. Go for a long “walk” during a lunch hour. Get your damn fried chicken. Tell her the truth, tell her a lie. Whatever. Life’s too damn short. 

As long as the towel/oven mitt/whatever you’re holding the handle with remains absolutely bone dry during the entire process, yes, this is the fastest and most effective means of removing gunk/carbon from your cast iron. Wet towel = steam burns, though. Take caution! 

I would maybe recommend an oil with a higher smoke point, around 400-450, than olive.

I usually deglaze while it’s still hot, using a wooden spatula to scrape stuff up. If it’s still stuck on, salt and wadded-up aluminum foil will usually do the trick. Rinse and quick swab with a lightly-soaped sponge and hot water, then back on a burner to dry.

As long as the soap is not caustic, as in lye-based, you will be OK. Modern kitchen soaps are detergents. Having said that, if you apply tons of soap and elbow grease, you can “nuke” your skillet, at which point, you will need to cure it as though it were brand new.

I’d maybe consider sticking it in the oven on the clean cycle, or a 500° for four or five hours, rather than a chemical bath. Also, overnight in vinegar or Coca-Cola.