Seasoning cast iron cookware

This is the start of what should become a series of posts about my progress in seasoning cast iron cookware.

Objective: achieve a high quality surface on a cast iron skillet.
Summary of intended procedure: clean current skillet with electrolysis then season with flax oil at high temperature.

Phase 1: Electrolysis.
SAFETY WARNING: This process generates extremely flammable hydrogen gas. Use adequate ventilation, keep away from flame, spark, children, and idiots. There is also a possibility of electrical shock. Read all safety warnings and take appropriate precautions or do not attempt.

Fitness Sandwich!

This is a nice sandwich to go with your workout. It works best if you pick a healthy whole grain bread with low sugar.

• Bread
• Peanut Butter
• Sliced banana
• Cinnamon
• Psyllium Husk

Fitness smootie!

Put the following into a blender:

• A big handfull of frozen blueberries
• A small handfull of frozen spinach
• A peeled banana
• A big sprinkle of psyllium husk (it doesn't taste like anything, and fiber is good for you. Pour in as much as you dare)
• One or two scoops of protein powder. I use a vanilla flavored whey protein. I recommend something on the order of 30g of protein.
• Any powdered vitamins or supplements you'd like to add.
• Milk or soy milk. Pour it in until it starts to wet any powder at the top. The final consistency should be a thick liquid.

The final product will have a good amount of protein and fiber. It tastes pretty good, too. I think it's better with soy milk.

Pasta with Spicy Cheesy Tomato Sauce

This is a basic tomato sauce pasta with a bit of spiciness in the sauce.

Ingredients:
1 jar of marinara sauce (we will upgrade this to something more awesome)
1/2 white or yellow onion
Garlic! I used about 8 cloves
1 jalapeno
Some red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon of butter
3/4 lb pasta (I used whole wheat penne)
Mozzarella Cheese

Broccoli Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 7 or so cloves of garlic
• 1/4 white onion
• 1/4 head of broccoli
• 3 white mushrooms
• 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of butter
• 2.5 slices of white cheddar cheese
• About the same amount of mozzarella cheese
• 4 slices of potato bread

The Balalaika Super

The Balalaika Super is a pizza from Round Table Pizza topped with onions, garlic, pineapple and jalapenos.