Re: [CnD] Digital ovens
Hi, As of yet, there is not an actual talking oven thermometer. If you can get some sighted assistance, turn on the oven at 350 and let it heat up. Have your sighted amigo read the temperature from the thermometer inside. There should be an adjustment on the back of the temperature dial that can e changed to give you a more accurate temperature. Some folks have used the talking cooking thermometer we sale for $36 to check their oven temp but is not 100% accurate. The thermometer cannot be left in the oven as it is an instant read thermometer and the casing is plastic. Not god in a hot oven. Dale At 05:23 PM 8/4/2011, you wrote: I have an old gas oven with dials, but like the way of such things it isn't accurate in its heating. I'd like to find an oven thermometer that talks (I have a non-talking one in the oven already, but that requires sighted assistance to bake or broil anything) -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Judy Cowart Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 5:20 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Digital ovens I have the same kind of oven but when I try to raise the temp, its not always accurate. I hate the thing and wish I had an old dial oven. Not even sure they make them any more. Judy - Original Message - From: Lelia Struve leliastr...@samobile.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 5:01 PM Subject: [CnD] Digital ovens Hi, not sure if all digital ovens are the same but our temperature starts at 350 and goes up in 5 degree increments. We had some sighted help labeling it. -- Lelia Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. ___ 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
Re: [CnD] rib cooking
Howdy All, I use a dry rub on my ribs first if doing them in the oven. First I broil on each side for about 10 minutes and then wrap in foil and bake at 275 for about 20 to 25 minutes a pound. Usually is about 2 hours. Next I pull them out of the oven and open up the foil. I add my barbecue sauce, wrap again, and let go for about another 90 minutes . For a great flavor change, add some sliced jalapenos and or apricot jam with the barbecue sauce. This second baking with the sauce will really tenderize the ribs. My Grandma used to make what she called country ribs. She would broil them as above, about 10 minutes on each side, then as Donald does, slice them down into individual ribs. She would lay these in a baking dish, sliced sides down, and add one cup o water and cover the ribs with barbecue sauce. She would then cover and back at 325 for about 90 to 120 minutes. Add some baked beans and close slaw and it is dinner at Grandma's! Dale then cover with a mixture of barbecue sauce and As At 10:17 AM 8/4/2011, you wrote: What kind of seasoning do you use and when do you put it on? Joe -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Donald Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:42 AM To: cooking dark Subject: [CnD] rib cooking Well Joe, I do my pork back ribs with a store bought sauce that is put on the ribs in the last 15 minutes of cooking. I precut the ribs when they are uncooked so that they are easier to handle after cooking. I put mine in a roasting pan coated with spray oil and add water so that the ribs are just sitting in the water, NOT floating. I do them at 325'F for 60 to 90 minutes depending on their thickness. I leave the lid on the pan until the last 15 minutes when the sauce is added and the water has evaporated off. OH, I forgot I put the ribs on a wrack in the pan so they sit just at top of the water level. hth Donald ___ 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
Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??
Is there a way to mark dial ovens? I have sighted help because I live with family; however it would be nice to be able to mark the numbers. Hope that helps. Becky -Original Message- From: cheryl Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Moderator approved Hi, I am working on a small project and hope you can help. We have been asked to gather information on what items in a kitchen people who are blind would like made accessible. We are interested in learning what in the kitchen you would like made accessible and how- speech, braille,or large print etc. If we can share ideas on this list, I hope after a few weeks to have a rich collection of information to share. Thanks in advance for your assistance, I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Cheryl ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Digital ovens
I had a digital oven a few years ago. When I turned it on, it automatically started at 350 and increased in five-degree increments. It also clicked and I think a light was involved when it was preheated. Becky -Original Message- From: Mary Ann Robinson Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 7:47 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Digital ovens Mine does the same and beeps every five degrees. Mary Ann Robinson - Original Message - From: Lelia Struve leliastr...@samobile.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:01 PM Subject: [CnD] Digital ovens Hi, not sure if all digital ovens are the same but our temperature starts at 350 and goes up in 5 degree increments. We had some sighted help labeling it. -- Lelia Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. ___ 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: 10.0.1390 / Virus Database: 1518/3810 - Release Date: 08/04/11 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] batter in the iron
When I was first learning to make waffles I had sighted assistance, and one of the things I practiced was putting the batter right in the center of the iron. We also measured carefully to determine exactly what was required. Exact measurements weren't scaled to make sure it completely covered the iron, but I can live with one corner that has a bit missing, like someone took a bite out of it before it cooked. My suggestion for anyone wanting to do this is to make up a batch of batter with a sighted assistant at some point in time when neither of you is hungry, and to practice making waffles to get your technique down. You can also practice with the iron unplugged to learn where the center is with any type of batter -- try making a coffee cake or something else and using the batter first as test material to get your aim correct, scraping the dropped batter into a pan after each try for baking after the exercise. I also put my waffle iron on a large cookie sheet with edges in case anything oozes out. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Ranveig / voice of joy Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 10:22 PM To: cookinginthedark Subject: [CnD] batter in the iron hello :) does anyone have a trick to make sure the whole plate of the waffeliron is covered by batter without spilling or being too little? ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??
I used some epoxy and a toothpick glued to the oven for the location of 350° so I could have a marker, and the dial is marked with puff paint every fifty degrees. I'll eventually mark the oven with more toothpicks and a bead or two for different place holders. I don't trust puff paint to last very long. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Rebecca Manners Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 7:53 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Is there a way to mark dial ovens? I have sighted help because I live with family; however it would be nice to be able to mark the numbers. Hope that helps. Becky -Original Message- From: cheryl Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Moderator approved Hi, I am working on a small project and hope you can help. We have been asked to gather information on what items in a kitchen people who are blind would like made accessible. We are interested in learning what in the kitchen you would like made accessible and how- speech, braille,or large print etc. If we can share ideas on this list, I hope after a few weeks to have a rich collection of information to share. Thanks in advance for your assistance, I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Cheryl ___ 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
Re: [CnD] Digital ovens
Ah, okay. This might be something to mention to the mice, then, as ovens tend to have some variance between models and sometimes within a model line. This is the single biggest difficulty I have in the kitchen. (I worked in restaurants back in my sighted days, even managing one, so my kitchen skills are atypical) If I could master this one challenge my kitchen would give me no problems at all, save for keeping it stocked with all the ingredients I need to make everything. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Dale Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 7:08 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Digital ovens Hi, As of yet, there is not an actual talking oven thermometer. If you can get some sighted assistance, turn on the oven at 350 and let it heat up. Have your sighted amigo read the temperature from the thermometer inside. There should be an adjustment on the back of the temperature dial that can e changed to give you a more accurate temperature. Some folks have used the talking cooking thermometer we sale for $36 to check their oven temp but is not 100% accurate. The thermometer cannot be left in the oven as it is an instant read thermometer and the casing is plastic. Not god in a hot oven. Dale At 05:23 PM 8/4/2011, you wrote: I have an old gas oven with dials, but like the way of such things it isn't accurate in its heating. I'd like to find an oven thermometer that talks (I have a non-talking one in the oven already, but that requires sighted assistance to bake or broil anything) -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Judy Cowart Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 5:20 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Digital ovens I have the same kind of oven but when I try to raise the temp, its not always accurate. I hate the thing and wish I had an old dial oven. Not even sure they make them any more. Judy - Original Message - From: Lelia Struve leliastr...@samobile.net To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 5:01 PM Subject: [CnD] Digital ovens Hi, not sure if all digital ovens are the same but our temperature starts at 350 and goes up in 5 degree increments. We had some sighted help labeling it. -- Lelia Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. ___ 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
Re: [CnD] batter in the iron
it is tricky. Use the little cup thing that comes with the maker and put the batter really close to the iron. Paper towel or a chopping mat under both iron and bowl helps too. It is just a messy process but yummy results. No risk, no romance. Jan -- Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] suggestion for recipe reading, plus success!
Hi all, I have successfully made the pumpkin chocolate chip muffins from a recipe sent to this list some time ago. They turned out perfectly, and the only help I had was in operating the oven's touch controls. What I found out, and would like to pass on, is how effective my iPod Touch was in reading the recipe. I don't have an embosser, and would not want to write up the over 200 recipes I have by hand, and I certainly was not going to put my $6,200 braille notetaker in the kitchen with me. Finally, I just moved the text file with my recipe to my dropbox (http://www.dropbox.com) folder, opened the dropbox app on my iPod, and exported my recipe to the notes app on the iPod. This let me simply move my finger down the screen to find what to do next, and required no brailling of any kind. Best of all, the iPod could handle being touched with dirty or wet fingers because of its case, whereas electronic braille would have had a hard time and hard-copy braille could have been damaged. Of course, the iPad/iPad2 or iPhone would work just as well for this purpose. In fact, an iPad would have worked better, with its larger screen. Anyway, I just wanted to pass that along in case someone was not sure how to check a recipe while cooking. If you need technical help on doing this, let me know. Thanks again for all the recipes and suggestions you all have sent, which made my first solo cooking experience a huge success. Next on the list is something for dinner, not just a dessert! -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Waffle irons
Hi, Can you use a waffle iron to make a grilled sandwich? I guess they would have a pattern on them but would taste the same I would love to have a small sandwich grill but don't want a laarge one like the George Foreman. Sheila, Vancouver, Canada ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Waffle irons
I have one that's very small. it's an actual sandwich maker. I'm not sure on the brand of it though! ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Waffle irons
I suspect you could. That said, my George Foreman is much smaller than my waffle iron. I also use my quesadilla maker to make grilled sandwiches and paninis. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Sheila Rieger Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 12:48 PM To: Cooking in the Dark Subject: [CnD] Waffle irons Hi, Can you use a waffle iron to make a grilled sandwich? I guess they would have a pattern on them but would taste the same I would love to have a small sandwich grill but don't want a laarge one like the George Foreman. Sheila, Vancouver, Canada ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??
I agree, braille, or at least, discernable tactile markings on flat-screened devices would be wonderful. I'd also like to see a greater use of audio, even simple things like audible beeps on small appliances. Just as an example, I just purchased a new toaster which has a series of four buttons. I memorized the buttons immediately, but since each of them utilizes an LCD display, my immediate question was, do these buttons stay activated, or do I need to press them each time I need to activate them? A beep at activation with silence at deactivation would have been helpful. Also, beeps to signal ready lights (see the discussion on waffle irons) would be helpful. Most modifications would not be at all expensive and many would be useful to sighted users as well. If speech is used, a switch to deactivate speech could be added. Also, I'm told that the reason flat screens are used so much now is that they're less expensive to produce. I would gladly pay something more for buttons. And by all means, bring on anything tactile! -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Ann Robinson Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:43 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Hi, I would like Braille overlays for appliances with flat screens. Mary Ann Robinson - Original Message - From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? A talking bread machine, roaster, and other appliances would be nice. Larger rings, like egg rings, for pancakes would also be nice. Some way to better keep track of spices would be wonderful. Clips for bags and sacks, especially ones that can handle the freezer for bags of frozen vegetables and such, with clear markings on them (stars, circles, triangles, large letters, etc) would be great. Magnets on these would also facilitate storage on the side of a fridge. That's what I can think of off the top of my head. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of cheryl Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 5:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Moderator approved Hi, I am working on a small project and hope you can help. We have been asked to gather information on what items in a kitchen people who are blind would like made accessible. We are interested in learning what in the kitchen you would like made accessible and how- speech, braille,or large print etc. If we can share ideas on this list, I hope after a few weeks to have a rich collection of information to share. Thanks in advance for your assistance, I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Cheryl ___ 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: 10.0.1390 / Virus Database: 1518/3810 - Release Date: 08/04/11 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??
I for one wouldn't consider Braille as a feature, as I can't read it. (over a decade of whacking on conga drums killed my pressure sensitivity in my fingertips) I prefer buttons, switches, knobs, and dials to yet another computer in the kitchen to break down. Some things, especially things with heating elements, make an audible click a lot of the time, so those aren't a problem. Oh, and for anything that has to have a menu system, wrap-around menus are far more troublesome than ones that dead end somewhere, as a flurry of button pushes can get you to the end or beginning of the menu if the menus don't cycle back to the beginning. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Debbra Piening Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 1:41 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'Mary Ann Robinson' Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? I agree, braille, or at least, discernable tactile markings on flat-screened devices would be wonderful. I'd also like to see a greater use of audio, even simple things like audible beeps on small appliances. Just as an example, I just purchased a new toaster which has a series of four buttons. I memorized the buttons immediately, but since each of them utilizes an LCD display, my immediate question was, do these buttons stay activated, or do I need to press them each time I need to activate them? A beep at activation with silence at deactivation would have been helpful. Also, beeps to signal ready lights (see the discussion on waffle irons) would be helpful. Most modifications would not be at all expensive and many would be useful to sighted users as well. If speech is used, a switch to deactivate speech could be added. Also, I'm told that the reason flat screens are used so much now is that they're less expensive to produce. I would gladly pay something more for buttons. And by all means, bring on anything tactile! -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Ann Robinson Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:43 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Hi, I would like Braille overlays for appliances with flat screens. Mary Ann Robinson - Original Message - From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? A talking bread machine, roaster, and other appliances would be nice. Larger rings, like egg rings, for pancakes would also be nice. Some way to better keep track of spices would be wonderful. Clips for bags and sacks, especially ones that can handle the freezer for bags of frozen vegetables and such, with clear markings on them (stars, circles, triangles, large letters, etc) would be great. Magnets on these would also facilitate storage on the side of a fridge. That's what I can think of off the top of my head. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of cheryl Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 5:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Moderator approved Hi, I am working on a small project and hope you can help. We have been asked to gather information on what items in a kitchen people who are blind would like made accessible. We are interested in learning what in the kitchen you would like made accessible and how- speech, braille,or large print etc. If we can share ideas on this list, I hope after a few weeks to have a rich collection of information to share. Thanks in advance for your assistance, I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Cheryl ___ 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: 10.0.1390 / Virus Database: 1518/3810 - Release Date: 08/04/11 ___ 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
Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?/Another Pet Peeve!
Many small appliances, such as blenders, coffeemakers, etc. have fill marks, which are often raised, but more often than not, are placed on the outside of the container, which doesn't help a blind person to line up with the marking. I've gotten around those by using other measurements, but if they were placed on the inside of the unit, I wouldn't have to pull out another utensil. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Nicole Massey Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 1:42 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? I for one wouldn't consider Braille as a feature, as I can't read it. (over a decade of whacking on conga drums killed my pressure sensitivity in my fingertips) I prefer buttons, switches, knobs, and dials to yet another computer in the kitchen to break down. Some things, especially things with heating elements, make an audible click a lot of the time, so those aren't a problem. Oh, and for anything that has to have a menu system, wrap-around menus are far more troublesome than ones that dead end somewhere, as a flurry of button pushes can get you to the end or beginning of the menu if the menus don't cycle back to the beginning. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Debbra Piening Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 1:41 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'Mary Ann Robinson' Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? I agree, braille, or at least, discernable tactile markings on flat-screened devices would be wonderful. I'd also like to see a greater use of audio, even simple things like audible beeps on small appliances. Just as an example, I just purchased a new toaster which has a series of four buttons. I memorized the buttons immediately, but since each of them utilizes an LCD display, my immediate question was, do these buttons stay activated, or do I need to press them each time I need to activate them? A beep at activation with silence at deactivation would have been helpful. Also, beeps to signal ready lights (see the discussion on waffle irons) would be helpful. Most modifications would not be at all expensive and many would be useful to sighted users as well. If speech is used, a switch to deactivate speech could be added. Also, I'm told that the reason flat screens are used so much now is that they're less expensive to produce. I would gladly pay something more for buttons. And by all means, bring on anything tactile! -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Mary Ann Robinson Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:43 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Hi, I would like Braille overlays for appliances with flat screens. Mary Ann Robinson - Original Message - From: Nicole Massey ny...@gypsyheir.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? A talking bread machine, roaster, and other appliances would be nice. Larger rings, like egg rings, for pancakes would also be nice. Some way to better keep track of spices would be wonderful. Clips for bags and sacks, especially ones that can handle the freezer for bags of frozen vegetables and such, with clear markings on them (stars, circles, triangles, large letters, etc) would be great. Magnets on these would also facilitate storage on the side of a fridge. That's what I can think of off the top of my head. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of cheryl Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 5:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Moderator approved Hi, I am working on a small project and hope you can help. We have been asked to gather information on what items in a kitchen people who are blind would like made accessible. We are interested in learning what in the kitchen you would like made accessible and how- speech, braille,or large print etc. If we can share ideas on this list, I hope after a few weeks to have a rich collection of information to share. Thanks in advance for your assistance, I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Cheryl ___ 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: 10.0.1390 / Virus
Re: [CnD] rib cooking
Thanks much. I bought some beef ribs the other day so wanted to know. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Dale Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 5:20 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] rib cooking Howdy All, I use a dry rub on my ribs first if doing them in the oven. First I broil on each side for about 10 minutes and then wrap in foil and bake at 275 for about 20 to 25 minutes a pound. Usually is about 2 hours. Next I pull them out of the oven and open up the foil. I add my barbecue sauce, wrap again, and let go for about another 90 minutes . For a great flavor change, add some sliced jalapenos and or apricot jam with the barbecue sauce. This second baking with the sauce will really tenderize the ribs. My Grandma used to make what she called country ribs. She would broil them as above, about 10 minutes on each side, then as Donald does, slice them down into individual ribs. She would lay these in a baking dish, sliced sides down, and add one cup o water and cover the ribs with barbecue sauce. She would then cover and back at 325 for about 90 to 120 minutes. Add some baked beans and close slaw and it is dinner at Grandma's! Dale then cover with a mixture of barbecue sauce and As At 10:17 AM 8/4/2011, you wrote: What kind of seasoning do you use and when do you put it on? Joe -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Donald Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:42 AM To: cooking dark Subject: [CnD] rib cooking Well Joe, I do my pork back ribs with a store bought sauce that is put on the ribs in the last 15 minutes of cooking. I precut the ribs when they are uncooked so that they are easier to handle after cooking. I put mine in a roasting pan coated with spray oil and add water so that the ribs are just sitting in the water, NOT floating. I do them at 325'F for 60 to 90 minutes depending on their thickness. I leave the lid on the pan until the last 15 minutes when the sauce is added and the water has evaporated off. OH, I forgot I put the ribs on a wrack in the pan so they sit just at top of the water level. hth Donald ___ 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
[CnD] adjusting some ovens
This is probably something everyone else on this list already knows but just in case that's not now correct I'll write it up. Some conventional ovens appear not to allow the shelves to be removed but that's actually not the case. If you have an oven in which the shelf can only be slid part of the way out before the shelf stops and won't come out any further, here's what to try to get that shelf out. First, make sure everything heavy is off the shelf and push the shelf all the way back into the oven. Next, lift the shelf up evenly about a couple inches then pull the shelf back. If it works, the shelf will lift up and when you pull it back, it will come completely out of the oven. That way you can adjust the shel=ves the way you want them and can have an easier time cleaning the oven too. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] southern pecan cake recipe?
Hello all, A friend of mine is from Louisiana, and his mother makes a wonderful pecan cake. However, she refuses to give up the recipe. It is just a boxed yellow cake, but the topping is what is so good (and, of course, homemade). I wonder if anyone has a recipe for a topping for a yellow cake that may be similar to what she makes? It has pecans, obviously, and is a thick, sweet substance, like a thick frosting. I can't provide color. Thanks in advance. -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] pecan cake
I've looked at all my pecan cake recipes and they are all from scratch. Sorry. Judy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Waffle irons
Hi Nicole, Now you have me intrigued. What is a quesidilla and a panini and how do you make them, and how do they differ from a regular grilled sandwich. Thanks. Sheila Vancouver, Canada. At 10:57 AM 8/5/2011, you wrote: I suspect you could. That said, my George Foreman is much smaller than my waffle iron. I also use my quesadilla maker to make grilled sandwiches and paninis. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Sheila Rieger Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 12:48 PM To: Cooking in the Dark Subject: [CnD] Waffle irons Hi, Can you use a waffle iron to make a grilled sandwich? I guess they would have a pattern on them but would taste the same I would love to have a small sandwich grill but don't want a laarge one like the George Foreman. Sheila, Vancouver, Canada ___ 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
[CnD] Paninis and Quesadillas(was: Waffle irons)
A Panini is an Italian grilled cheese sandwich, often with additional ingredients in them, like ham or other meats or fruit along with the cheese. Panini recipes often call for European cheeses like mozzarella or Swiss, though I've seen some with Asiago and with cheddar. Provolone and Parmesan also show up sometimes. To be authentic use prosciutto or ham, or if you like the more strongly spiced meats pepperoni or salami. Or slice up a red pear instead. Use rye or a good European bread, and instead of buttering the bread you can use olive oil. (A Misto is great for getting the right amount of oil on the bread) A quesadilla is a Mexican inspired grilled cheese sandwich using tortillas (usually flour) and other ingredients to make a round or half round flat snack or entrée item. (This depends on if you use two tortillas or just one to make it) I first encountered quesadillas in tex-mex restaurants around the late 70's, around the time fajitas (which came from the valley, the valley so low in southern Texas) showed up. They started out as just cheese, but soon grew things like spinach, chicken, fajita meat, bacon, mushrooms, and just about anything you can name. My favorite quesadilla mix for personal ones consists of about two cups of shredded cheese, (cheddar, Jack, queso blanco, or one of the fiesta or Mexican cheese blends)half a cup of a good medium heat salsa, one large can of shredded chicken, and a cup and a half of frozen mixed vegetables. (peas, carrots, corn, and green beans) This mixture keeps well in the fridge and will usually make about six quesadillas. Oh, and I forgot, one can of mushrooms, pieces and stems. I take out two tortillas about thirty minutes after I took out the butter to soften, then I butter both well, drop one on the quesadilla maker butter side down, drop enough of the mix to cover evenly, add a bit more cheese for good measure and adhesiveness, then drop the other tortilla on top, butter side up. I close it, plug it in, set the timer for five minutes, and then unplug and grab a spatula to remove it. A quesadilla maker is a good sized device similar to a George Foreman grill, but with no prongs going up or down to hold meat in place and with a pattern that facilitates cutting the quesadilla into six slices. It has a drain receptacle like the Foreman, but the feet are wide enough that I usually just position the drain hole over the edge of the sink. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Sheila Rieger Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 5:37 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Waffle irons Hi Nicole, Now you have me intrigued. What is a quesidilla and a panini and how do you make them, and how do they differ from a regular grilled sandwich. Thanks. Sheila Vancouver, Canada. At 10:57 AM 8/5/2011, you wrote: I suspect you could. That said, my George Foreman is much smaller than my waffle iron. I also use my quesadilla maker to make grilled sandwiches and paninis. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Sheila Rieger Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 12:48 PM To: Cooking in the Dark Subject: [CnD] Waffle irons Hi, Can you use a waffle iron to make a grilled sandwich? I guess they would have a pattern on them but would taste the same I would love to have a small sandwich grill but don't want a laarge one like the George Foreman. Sheila, Vancouver, Canada ___ 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
[CnD] BUTTER PECAN CAKE MIX COOKIES
BUTTER PECAN CAKE MIX COOKIES 1 box Betty Crocker butter pecan cake mix 1 pkg. 9-12oz. pecan pieces 2 eggs 1 stick butter Soften or melt butter (not hot). Add eggs and beat slightly. Add cake mix and nuts mix well (batter will be stiff). Drop spoonfuls and press on cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 10-12 minutes. Yield 3 to 4 dozen. -- chapalache...@gmail.com ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Southern Praline Pecan Cake
Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package butter pecan cake mix 1 (16 ounce) container coconut pecan frosting 4 eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup water 1 cup chopped pecans Directions 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray. 2.Combine the cake mix with the frosting, eggs, oil, water and 1/2 of the pecan pieces. Mix until combined. 3.Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 of pecans in the prepared Bundt pan then pour in the cake batter. 4.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. -- chapalache...@gmail.com ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??
I would just love it if someone could come up with a beeping eye dropper. So many times it come up to use 2 drops, etc. and I have no idea how many drops are going anywhere. Thanks for asking this question. Beverly -- From: cheryl cscumi...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 3:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Moderator approved Hi, I am working on a small project and hope you can help. We have been asked to gather information on what items in a kitchen people who are blind would like made accessible. We are interested in learning what in the kitchen you would like made accessible and how- speech, braille,or large print etc. If we can share ideas on this list, I hope after a few weeks to have a rich collection of information to share. Thanks in advance for your assistance, I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Cheryl ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3810 - Release Date: 08/03/11 23:34:00 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??
How about approaching this from the other side of the angle? A simple scale that reads micrograms would be nice for this, as it'd be able to trigger each time the weight changes from a drop. Even if it just beeped when any weight, no matter how light, was added to it, that'd do the job. A beeping eyedropper seems to have some design challenges to my mind, but something on the other end that beeps for the change wouldn't be as restrictive regarding space and contact with food ingredients. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of beverly heninger Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 9:05 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? I would just love it if someone could come up with a beeping eye dropper. So many times it come up to use 2 drops, etc. and I have no idea how many drops are going anywhere. Thanks for asking this question. Beverly -- From: cheryl cscumi...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 3:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Moderator approved Hi, I am working on a small project and hope you can help. We have been asked to gather information on what items in a kitchen people who are blind would like made accessible. We are interested in learning what in the kitchen you would like made accessible and how- speech, braille,or large print etc. If we can share ideas on this list, I hope after a few weeks to have a rich collection of information to share. Thanks in advance for your assistance, I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Cheryl ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3810 - Release Date: 08/03/11 23:34:00 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??
Hello Beverley, I have been taking eye drops for glaucoma for many years. I keep the drops in the fridge, whether they tell you to or not, because when the drop is cold you can feel where it lands, hopefully in the eye, and also can count how many land in the correct place when you squee the bottle. Hope this helps. Sheila, Vancouver, Canada. At 07:04 PM 8/5/2011, you wrote: I would just love it if someone could come up with a beeping eye dropper. So many times it come up to use 2 drops, etc. and I have no idea how many drops are going anywhere. Thanks for asking this question. Beverly -- From: cheryl cscumi...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 3:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Moderator approved Hi, I am working on a small project and hope you can help. We have been asked to gather information on what items in a kitchen people who are blind would like made accessible. We are interested in learning what in the kitchen you would like made accessible and how- speech, braille,or large print etc. If we can share ideas on this list, I hope after a few weeks to have a rich collection of information to share. Thanks in advance for your assistance, I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Cheryl ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3810 - Release Date: 08/03/11 23:34:00 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] muffin tips?
Hi Alex, I used to hate making muffins and cup cakes for the same reason. Then I bought the large cookie scoop from Pampered Chef. It is wonderful. If you knows someone who sells pampered Chef I would recommend it. I also use the medium scoop for cookies. I also use the paper cup cake liners when making muffins. Debbie Deatherage - Original Message - From: Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 11:40 PM Subject: [CnD] muffin tips? Hi all, I plan on making chocolate chip pumpkin muffins tomorrow or Friday. This will be my first solo cooking attempt (though I will have a sighted family member who loves to cook close by for emergencies). I wonder if anyone has any tips for muffins? I have a recipe, one sent to this list in fact. I am referring to any tips for preparing, testing for doneness, and the like. Specifically, how do you pour batter into muffin tins? I tried pouring some cupcake batter a couple months ago, and it didn't go well (the batter went everywhere, and some even made it into the tin I was aiming for). However, that was using an ice cream scoop; this time, I plan to usone of my braille measuring spoons, since they have a sort of spout on the front which should make the batter easier to pour. If the batter turns out to be thick enough, I will probably just use a small, regular spoon and fill the tins that way. Will this work, or is there anything simpler I can do that you have found works well for filling muffin tins, and not losing half the batter to the top of the muffin pan, the table, and everywhere else it isn't supposed to go? Thanks in advance for any help, and sorry that this message is so long and rambling. Perhaps I should have written it tomorrow when I am more awake, but I wanted to get it out there as soon as I could. -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3605 - Release Date: 04/29/11 17:08:00 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] pecan cake
I, for one, wouldn't mind scratch recipes, either. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Judy Cowart Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 4:42 PM To: cooking in the dark Subject: [CnD] pecan cake I've looked at all my pecan cake recipes and they are all from scratch. Sorry. Judy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??
In making my kitchen accessible I would really like to see a couple of things done. First as products are designed and produced Make them accessible for all people with disabilities. In doing so those who are not disabled in some way can have a button or switch to turn off the accessible features. The products then would not have to be tripled in price to market to those with disabilities. A level playing field folks. Second if the flat screen is going to be continued in use then provide an overlay which has Braille, pictures, large print on it to be sold with the item at no extra cost. And as you have probably heard through the various posts have electrical appliances emit an sound to indicate on and off as well as lights for the deaf community and again this does not have to increase the cost. Next anything that measures more than one increment should be both on the inside and the outside of the measuring device. Some would say that Pyrex allows for everyone to see the various increments of measurements but the blind and low vision people are unable to use such markings. Also let there be a standard layout of controls so that people do not have to guess where something, such as the start indicator (button, switch or spot to push) may be placed. Further, since the instructions on many appliances are written in many different languages let them also provide audible instructions in the same packaging. It is very discouraging to purchase an product only to find that you have to wait 4 to 6 weeks to get instructions in an alternative format. I apologize for the length of this post but these are the things that would greatly enhance my time in the kitchen and anywhere else in my home : especially since I live by myself and do not have sighted folks available to me at a moments or even a days notice. Jean Hunt krazyg...@sbcglobal.net Have a nice sun-shiny day! :) smile -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of John Kolwick Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 5:02 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Hi, a low cost food/can/package talking identifier -Original Message- From: cheryl Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?? Moderator approved Hi, I am working on a small project and hope you can help. We have been asked to gather information on what items in a kitchen people who are blind would like made accessible. We are interested in learning what in the kitchen you would like made accessible and how- speech, braille,or large print etc. If we can share ideas on this list, I hope after a few weeks to have a rich collection of information to share. Thanks in advance for your assistance, I look forward to hearing from you. Cheers, Cheryl ___ 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
Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??
Hello, Debbie and I were talking about this message and both agree that more talking Microwaves would be nice. I would like to have a talking bread machine. also if there was a way to make tactile markings on electric skillets would be nice. Bill Deatherage ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Pampered Chef muffin tips?
OO! That is a really good idea. I just got a pizza stone from them and some interesting spice blends. Also was talked into doing a party. (Not really talked into it.) but am having one at the end of September. Take care. Lori -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Debbie Deatherage Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 10:58 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] muffin tips? Hi Alex, I used to hate making muffins and cup cakes for the same reason. Then I bought the large cookie scoop from Pampered Chef. It is wonderful. If you knows someone who sells pampered Chef I would recommend it. I also use the medium scoop for cookies. I also use the paper cup cake liners when making muffins. Debbie Deatherage - Original Message - From: Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com To: cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 11:40 PM Subject: [CnD] muffin tips? Hi all, I plan on making chocolate chip pumpkin muffins tomorrow or Friday. This will be my first solo cooking attempt (though I will have a sighted family member who loves to cook close by for emergencies). I wonder if anyone has any tips for muffins? I have a recipe, one sent to this list in fact. I am referring to any tips for preparing, testing for doneness, and the like. Specifically, how do you pour batter into muffin tins? I tried pouring some cupcake batter a couple months ago, and it didn't go well (the batter went everywhere, and some even made it into the tin I was aiming for). However, that was using an ice cream scoop; this time, I plan to usone of my braille measuring spoons, since they have a sort of spout on the front which should make the batter easier to pour. If the batter turns out to be thick enough, I will probably just use a small, regular spoon and fill the tins that way. Will this work, or is there anything simpler I can do that you have found works well for filling muffin tins, and not losing half the batter to the top of the muffin pan, the table, and everywhere else it isn't supposed to go? Thanks in advance for any help, and sorry that this message is so long and rambling. Perhaps I should have written it tomorrow when I am more awake, but I wanted to get it out there as soon as I could. -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.449 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3605 - Release Date: 04/29/11 17:08:00 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
