-----Original Message----- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Deatherage Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 8:20 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Food basics in the kitchen.
We have used electric ones but find out they either don't last or we have problems with the small or odd shaped cans. I think we will try manual for a while. Has anyone else had problems with the small cans? Debbie Deatherage ----- Original Message ----- From: "Drew Hunthausen" <dhunthau...@gmail.com> To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 1:51 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Food basics in the kitchen. > The one I have is called the one touch can opener and works great. It's > battery operated and you just place it on the top of a can and push a > button. It takes the top off, leaving no sharp edges and is very small. It > is easy to find on line or at stores like Target. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org > [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Becky > Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 9:23 AM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Subject: Re: [CnD] Food basics in the kitchen. > > I like my manual can opener because it is pretty easy to use and it and it > it doesn't take up a lot of space. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Sep 30, 2011, at 8:37 AM, Curtis Delzer <cur...@calweb.com> wrote: > >> and, a good can opener? I still really haven't found one I like. Pampered > Chef, (the manual one) when it works, is fine, but it doesn't always work. > what do you like, and why, manual or electric or . . . :) >> >> Curtis Delzer >> >> >> At 03:53 PM 9/29/2011, you wrote: >>> Don't forget salt , sugar brown sugar >>> Utensil wise don't forget the can opener Jea >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org >>> [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jay >>> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 5:09 AM >>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> Subject: [CnD] Food basics in the kitchen. >>> >>> Hi Becky. Thanks for confirming that with me. I went out and got a good > set >>> of measuring cups and spoons yesterday and a set of wooden spoons, all > from >>> Wal-mart. The measuring cups have a little pouring spout on the side > which I >>> think will come in handy. I never thought of Olive oil on the grill > before >>> cooking meat, thanks for reminding me. Now that I am pretty much set up > for >>> utensils, I have to get some basic cooking/food items in here. I guess a >>> good start is of course, salt and pepper, olive oil and flour. I have a > good >>> selection of spices that my friend got me but none of it is labeled for > me >>> to use. I will have to do that and will more than likely use my pen > friend >>> for that task. Do any of you have any other suggestions for other >>> basics? >>> >>> Jay >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org >>> [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Becky >>> Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 1:25 AM >>> To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> Cc: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> >>> Subject: Re: [CnD] recipes for singles >>> >>> Hello there, it seems like u have most of the right stuff to work work > with >>> in the kitchen. >>> Steaks are pretty good on the George formon grill. I usually cook them > for >>> 12 to 14 minutes but I spread a little bit of olive oil on the grill > before >>> cooking the steaks so they won't come out dry. I like to marinate them > a >>> Hours before cooking them, sometimes even the previous night.. >>> Zucchinis and baby carrots are also good on the grill. I season them >>> with >>> blac pepper and seasoning salt. >>> Take care and don't get discouraged.beffewthe ni from my iPhone >>> >>> On Sep 28, 2011, at 1:12 AM, "Jay" <ja...@rogers.com> wrote: >>> >>> > Hi all, I am new to this list. My name is Jay and I am a single adult >>> > and would like to give cooking for myself a shot. I mean, I have been >>> > cooking for myself all these years but it has been simple stuff. >>> > Mainly, my meat >>> has >>> > been the precooked kind or the processed stuff that you just heat for >>> > half an hour and serve. I can do a salad, potatoes and veggies but all >>> > of it is plain, no spices and I have never tried to make a dessert. I >>> > would like to give it all a shot with your help. I am a complete >>> > rookie at this. I guess the first line of business is getting the >>> > stuff I need to do the job. What utensils and gadgets would you >>> > suggest I get and second, I will be using >>> my >>> > stove and oven for any cooking and will need to know what to mark on >>> > the dial. My next goal is to nail down the cooking of meat, chicken, >>> > sausages and steaks. I guess the last goal is to find recipes for a > single >>> person. >>> I >>> > should mention that along with my stove and oven, I have a crock pot >>> > and Forman grill, Magic Bullet and electric kettle. So friends, give >>> > it to me, I'd appreciate all the help I can get to get this beginner >>> > started. I look forward to getting to know you as time goes by and >>> > receiving help from the list. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Thanks >>> > >>> > Jay >>> > >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1410 / Virus Database: 1520/3929 - Release Date: 09/30/11 > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedarkMy motorized one sometimes doesn't completely cut out large cans, leaving two points where it didn't cut, but it has no problem with smaller cans, even down to tomato paste cans. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
