Vintage Kitchen Vixen

How to Make Juicy Cast Iron Skillet Burgers

May 28, 2019 by Sylvia Rose 3 Comments

Learn the theory behind how to make your own juicy cast iron skillet burgers so you’ll never need to look up a recipe or buy frozen burger patties again!

homemade cast iron skillet burger patties

THE LAST HAMBURGER RECIPE YOU WILL EVER NEED

While writing this post to see what the leading brand of frozen patties was, I ran a quick internet search and was surprised to see the results overflowing with recipes.

Recipes for the “Juiciest Hamburger Ever” and “How to Make Perfect Burger Patties” and “The Classic Burger Recipe”. Um, excuse me?

Growing up, I watched my mother make burger patties so many times that the idea of digging up a recipe never occurred to me.

My dad taught me how to make pancakes and homemade kefir milk, and my mom taught me how to make flavourful burgers from scratch.

I don’t think she ever used a recipe to make her burgers, and by the end of this post, you won’t need to either.

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Garlic Devilled Eggs for Potlucks

May 24, 2019 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

These garlic devilled eggs are oh, so simple to make. Delightful and delicious, it won’t be long until this classic potluck favourite disappears from the table!

garlic devilled eggs for potlucks and picnics

DID YOU SAY GARLIC DEVILLED EGGS?

Garlic devilled eggs, huh? They’re not that garlicky, but they do add a small little punch of flavour that is quite enjoyable. It’s like the secret ingredient in a sought-after recipe, the small addition that makes a big difference. I mean, you’re welcome to add more garlic to your batch if you really want to step things up, but we’re taking these to a potluck. We don’t want to give anyone garlic breath, do we?

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Flavoured Simple Syrups Made Easy in 5 Steps

May 21, 2019 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

Why buy simple syrup when you can make your own at home? Learn how to make this artisanal strawberry simple for summer and never spend a dime on store-bought syrup again.

MAKING SIMPLE SYRUP FROM SCRATCH

Flavoured simple syrups are just about the easiest thing in the world to make.

If you can boil water, you can make a simple syrup!

If you can make a simple syrup, then you can make a flavoured simple syrup.

The worst that can happen is that you forget your pot on the stove and return to a burnt caramel mess.

That won’t happen because we always remember to put on a timer, right? Right.

Simple syrup is so easy to make that it’s even in its name.

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Pizza Party Potlucks: An Easy How-To Guide

May 17, 2019 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

Want to throw a memorable party, but don’t want to spend a small fortune on food? A pizza potluck party is the answer! Learn how to throw a pizza potluck party that will leave your guests buzzing for years to come.

PIZZA PARTY POTLUCK IDEAS

Pizza party potlucks are about to be your new best friend. Forget about dropping wads of your hard-earned cash on takeout. Hang up the phone and pre-heat your oven instead! I’m telling you, creating a memorable gathering doesn’t need to be an expensive affair. If you invite your friends over and order delivery, chances are no one is going to remember the evening. If you invite your friends over and ask them to bring their favourite pizza toppings, they’re in for an evening they’ll never forget.

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Making Milk Kefir (An Easy Beginner’s Guide)

May 14, 2019 by Sylvia Rose 17 Comments

Making milk kefir is one of the easiest things you can do in the kitchen. Learn how to make this tangy probiotic drink and never spend another dime on commercial kefir again!

MAKING YOUR OWN MILK KEFIR

You may have noticed kefir in the dairy section at the grocery store stashed beside the goat milk.

It’s a fermented, gut-healthy probiotic drink that is slowly gaining in popularity but still has a long way to go.

When bought at full price (compared to making your own at home) the cost can be slightly prohibitive for a non-essential grocery item.

Even if it was more affordable, commercial kefir tastes nothing like the homemade version.

The kefir that I make at home is akin to drinking yogurt in liquid form.

It’s a thicker, tangier version of buttermilk, but oh, so much better.

When it comes to probiotics, it kicks yogurt’s butt, making it a daily go-to beverage for optimal gut health.

I’m not going to focus on kefir’s many virtues in this post, but if you’re curious, you can find a good summary of its health benefits on Healthline.

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