Curing your wine barrel is a necessary process to preserve the oak, keep bacteria away, keep odors out and maintain freshness. Upon purchase, you must cure wood barrel. Curing completes two functions: It allows the barrel to swell to prevent leaking. You do not want your barrel to dry out as this is a primary […]
Dutch ovens are very popular for both home use and outdoor cooking. A Dutch oven is made of cast iron. Because they are so heavy, they heat evenly with little heat. The heavy lid, when it is set on properly, acts as a pressure cooker. What Size Dutch Oven Should I Buy Dutch ovens come […]
How to Use a Charcoal Smoker Using a charcoal smoker is not that much more difficult than using an ordinary charcoal grill. The primary difference is that you will be using indirect heat to cook rather than direct heat. Direct heat is preferable for small cuts of meat that only need a short time to […]
There are several options to cleaning your whiskey barrel. In this process, you are looking to get rid of anything that would contaminate your beer. Remember, a barrel is the same thing as a secondary fermentor. Below I have outlined several options and provided your with the option that we went with and why. Sanitize […]
Unlike plastic cutting boards wood cutting boards can’t be placed within the dishwasher and do need some special attention. How to clean wood cutting board? Wooden cutting boards are nice for many fruits, vegetables, bread, and cheeses and a lot of. Cutting beets or berries on the wood board or any colored fruits and vegetables […]