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Cooking with Cast Iron Cookware

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Mark Zeiger

On our homestead, we love old fashioned cooking with cast iron cookware. Properly seasoned cast iron cookware works very well. It distributes and holds heat better than other pans, and clean up faster afterward. The key to successful cast iron … Continue reading →

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Sewing Machine “Re-tread”

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Michelle Zeiger

Recently we bought a Singer model #66 treadle sewing machine manufactured in 1918 and a treadle from a lovely lady in town. After buying the machine she served us lemonade in her garden and we chatted for quite a while. … Continue reading →

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