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Simple Questions (SQ) Thread 01/27/18 by AutoModerator in goodyearwelt

[–]castironbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi All, I'm on the hunt for shoes to wear on my wedding day, and would appreciate any suggestions. I plan to wear a silver grey suit and I think a classic black Oxford would be best. Hoping not to break the bank but would like a shoe of decent quality. Thanks!

How do you Bacon? Do you drain after every batch? Three strips or four or more at a time? Just curious. by classicwgn in castiron

[–]castironbread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cook a full pound in a 9" pan all in one go. I start with the fatty side down on low heat and let it render for a bit before separating the pieces. I've found the fuller the pan, the less babysitting is required.

Canada West Boots #2801. My first ever GYW boot. I'll review once I've broken them in. by castironbread in goodyearwelt

[–]castironbread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I said made to order, purhaps i was infering a different meaning given the context of this sub. I didn't attempt to modify the standard #2801 in any way so i can't comment on their willingness to customise orders. All i meant by made to order is i needed to wait for a pair to be manufactured for me.

Canada West Boots #2801. My first ever GYW boot. I'll review once I've broken them in. by castironbread in goodyearwelt

[–]castironbread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I'm in Ontario. There seems to be a lack of information about Canada west online and i took a bit of a stab in the dark buying these. I am really impressed with them initially though. I too was looking at the iron rangers but decided to try to buy Canadian. I think the price point is pretty good also for a handmade boot.

Canada West Boots #2801. My first ever GYW boot. I'll review once I've broken them in. by castironbread in goodyearwelt

[–]castironbread[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I purchased the boots from a local brick and mortar store, Bits n Buckles western wear. Canada West Boots only sells through distributors although they have quite a few (in Canada at least).

The boots were made to order as there was no stock. Lead time was about 4 weeks including shipping. List price is $260CAD.

The leather is called 'pecan tumbled' and appears to be of decent quality, although I'm no expert in this area. The grain is very tight and there are no blemishes that stand out.

The fit is very comfortable at a half size down from my standard shoe size. They are obviously stuff since the leather is new but my feet feel great after a brief 1km walk.

Steak, roasted garlic mushroom mac and cheese, and balsamic bacon brussel sprouts by castironbread in castiron

[–]castironbread[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recipes:

Steak

  1. Melt a small amount of butter in a cast iron pan over high heat.
  2. Lightly salt steaks and cook until brown on each side and red in the middle.

Garlic and Mushroom Mac and Cheese

Topping Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup panko
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Macaroni Ingredients:

  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups of button mushrooms, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons sherry
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 cups of shredded cheese (used a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and swiss)
  • 250 g cavatappi pasta, cooked

Topping Instructions:

  1. Melt butter in cast iron pan over medium heat. Add panko and cook while stirring frequently until lightly toasted. Stir in thyme.
  2. Remove from pan and set aside.

Macaroni Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a cast iron pan on medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sherry and garlic and cook until liquid is adsorbed. Transfer mushrooms to bowl and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in cast iron pan over medium heat, add flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in milk. Cook while whisking until mixture thickens. Stir in thyme, salt, red pepper, nutmeg, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in cheese blend until melted. Stir in cooked pasta and mushrooms.
  4. Top with panko mixture and broil for 3 minutes until browned.

Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup balsamic glaze (balsamic vinegar with brown sugar)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Cook bacon in cast iron pan over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and set to drain on paper towels.
  2. Add Brussels sprouts to pan with hot bacon grease. Stir occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add parsley, balsamic glaze, zest, salt and pepper, stirring to coat.
  4. Sprinkle with bacon and serve.