Claire Lower's discussions

Not to brag but I fit 6 women in my 4-person tub on my 35th birthday. Read more

How do you like the kamodo? I’ve kept it very lo-fi over here with the Kettle, but thinking about trying out some dedicated smokers. Read more

Oh that’s a good tip! I’ll play around with that. I honestly used it once like two years ago, then decided to use it again on a whim without re-reading anything about it. I love the snake so much, so this is promising. Read more

It’s all coming together!! I put some on cottage cheese yesterday. It was good. Read more

weirdly, I love super sweet fast food coleslaw (it’s almost like a spread or something), but yeah I usually avoid it at most restaurants, unless they are known for having good slaw (this is hard to find in the PNW). Read more

I didn’t even think about the environmental impact! That’s a great point! Read more

It definitely wasn’t rubbery. Might be a sheen from the bacon grease that was in the cast iron pan (didn’t realize there was grease in it until i went to grab it and thought “how bad could that be?”) Read more

I used hickory, but I also like fruit woods, which are a little more subtle. I can’t speak to an electric smoker, as I’ve never used one, but I would think it would be even easier as long as you can monitor the internal temp of the steak. Read more

Yeah, this is definitely a special occasion method for special steaks, but it really was one of the best steaks I’ve ever had, like top 3. Read more

right, but if you set them out, they warm up, especially outside. Read more

Thank you so much; I’m so happy I was able to do this one. Read more

oooh it very well could! Read more

I mean this sounds perfect. Read more

Oh, very curious to hear how this turns out! Read more

yesssss!!! Read more

Oh great! Read more

Those are two magical ingredients. We are so lucky to have them. Read more

Omg duck stock is so special. Read more

That’s a beautiful system! Read more

Oh neat I’m going to try the microwave method! Good tip! Read more