The Kitchen Secret

The other day I came across my old iron skillet similar to this one. I said to myself how many young women today know about the "secret" of being a good cook? 

 The old used iron skillet was given to me as a wedding present in the 70`s. I thought no way could I ever  use this pan. I did`t have any cooking skills and my next thought was how heavy it was.

 The skillet looked rough to me and it was burnt!  Later I found out that it had to be seasoned. Why I asked? The old women then said by  seasoning it, the pan would keep  your chicken  from sticking. I had to laugh. I did`t know the first thing about cooking chicken or anything else. The thought of cooking something fresh worried the day lights out of me.

 I remember my mother cooking with a skillet. At the  time I thought only my mom  had the skills of  cooking with this pan. The aroma of a country breakfast brought us to the table in a hurry. We loved Sunday mornings!

 As the years passed  by, I found  out that it is truly the best pan ever to have in your kitchen. I think it`s a  must if you want to whip up a batch of cornbread, biscuits, and the gravy is delish!

I wouldn`t part with my " Secret"

I think I will just pass it  down, like the ones before me!