Learn how to perfect the art of searing as Chef Travis shows you how to cook a steak using a cast iron skillet. WATCH What you will need: Steak - Chef uses a New York Striploin due to its high fat content however any steak will work. Ensure you bring the steak to room temperature before cooking.  Salt & Pepper 2 Tbsp Butter  Oil - Even when heated past its smoke point, a high quality olive oil such as Zoë produces low levels of harmful

Whether you are looking to sear a beautiful cut of meat in the kitchen or take your culinary adventures camping, cast iron and its ability to create and retain high volumes of heat is a must in any chef’s cookware lineup. To keep your cast iron in great condition, Lakehouse Executive Chef Travis explains the art of ‘seasoning’ your pan. LODGE CHEF SKILLET 10.25" What is seasoning? Chef: Seasoning is a fancy term for baking oil onto your pan. Why should I season? Che

May Long Weekend is and always has been an exciting time of the year for me. I consider it the turning point of being able to spend more time outside. There are very few things I enjoy more than being able to cook and entertain in the great outdoors, even the idea of a backyard patio or dinner party gets me excited. The smell of the grill, the crack of a cold beer, and the noticeably longer and warmer evenings..There's nothing like it! Also I feel very fortunate to live in the sunny Okanagan whe