Re: [CnD] Digital ovens
My oven is digital; the default setting is 350 degrees F. when you first turn it on, it beeps, but you have to hit the temperature up button one time in order for 350 degrees to show, or else, it only shows a bunch of lines, so my sons say! Then after that, each time you hit the temp up button, it beeps and increases in five degree incriments. The temp down button decreases it by five degrees; it also has a warm cycle. So, no labeling worries there; that has to be the most! Accurate oven I've ever! Had and my baked items come out so nicely, no overly browned bottoms to my cookies. Oh, when the desired temperature is reached, the oven lets out about three beeps! Sandy -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Rebecca Manners Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 7:56 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Mary Ann Robinson Subject: 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" To: 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 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] bread machines
Mine was awful as I said before. It didn't have a consistent default. A friend now has it and that is okay because I used her bread machine, successfuly, for its dance of death. It made one good loaf for me before it met its' maker. 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
Re: [CnD] bread machines
Do you remember what brand and model number you had? I think you may be right, about it being not as messy and etc. I do know how to make bread for years now, but, stopped doing it when my kids got married and there were not enough in the family here for me to go to the trouble. That is why I thought the bread machine would be allot easier and all just for the amount I would want to make every now and then. Plus, still get to get the fresh bread making in the house in the winter months. I love that smell. smile. Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "information for gwen" To: Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines i used to have a bread machine and it was wonderful. when unplugged and then plugged in again, it would reset to the default settings. mine would beep at the various points in time, and it would beep twice if other ingredients were needed, i.e. nuts. i cannot remember the exact operation of the machine, but it worked well. it goes through several steps of mixing, kneading and resting. and finally baking. i initially learned to make bread without a machine, but having a machine is not as messy. take care. On Aug 7, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Katie Chandler wrote: The one that I have bought says it will make a beep sound when it starts and another beep sound when the bread is done. It has some buttons on the top of the lid, that can be marked in Braille. Like stop start, lighter or darker buttons and some other ones. You can feel them well enough and I don't see why it should be so hard, even though I haven't tried it, but from every thing they are telling me about it once it is marked or I can remember which button is which there shouldn't be a problem with that part. From what the recipes that I read to make different kinds of breads with it, it tells what ingredient to put in when and etc. Then close the lid turn it on and it dose the rest. So why wouldn't a totally blind person not be able to figure that out? It doesn't sound hard to me and I cannot see what I am doing either. grin. Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 10:49 PM Subject: [CnD] bread machines Hi, I'm thinking about making my own bread but not sure how accessible bread machines would be for totally blind people. Honestly I've never even seen one. :) Some of you say it can be done and some say it's impossible. Please would you give me the pros and cons? thanks sisi ___ 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] bread machines
i used to have a bread machine and it was wonderful. when unplugged and then plugged in again, it would reset to the default settings. mine would beep at the various points in time, and it would beep twice if other ingredients were needed, i.e. nuts. i cannot remember the exact operation of the machine, but it worked well. it goes through several steps of mixing, kneading and resting. and finally baking. i initially learned to make bread without a machine, but having a machine is not as messy. take care. On Aug 7, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Katie Chandler wrote: > The one that I have bought says it will make a beep sound when it starts and > another beep sound when the bread is done. It has some buttons on the top of > the lid, that can be marked in Braille. Like stop start, lighter or darker > buttons and some other ones. You can feel them well enough and I don't see > why it should be so hard, even though I haven't tried it, but from every > thing they are telling me about it once it is marked or I can remember which > button is which there shouldn't be a problem with that part. From what the > recipes that I read to make different kinds of breads with it, it tells > what ingredient to put in when and etc. Then close the lid turn it on and it > dose the rest. So why wouldn't a totally blind person not be able to figure > that out? It doesn't sound hard to me and I cannot see what I am doing > either. grin. Katie > God didn't promise days without pain, > laughter without sorrow, nor sun > without rain, but he did promise > strength for the day, comfort for the > tears, and light for the way. > > - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" > > To: > Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 10:49 PM > Subject: [CnD] bread machines > > >> Hi, I'm thinking about making my own bread but not sure how accessible bread >> machines would be for totally blind people. Honestly I've never even seen >> one. :) Some of you say it can be done and some say it's impossible. Please >> would you give me the pros and cons? >> >> thanks >> sisi >> ___ >> 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] Tips for cooking eggs?
hi maria. Muy Pancake factory is a kambrook. yes, it's electric. i believe Breville also do one called pancake creations. hope this helps. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: "Maria" To: Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 3:46 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs? Hi Andrew, What is a pancake factory and where did you purchase it? Is it electric, or do you place it on the stove? Inquiring minds want to know, please. Maria - Original Message - From: "Andrew niven" To: Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 4:26 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs? > hi carlos. > i have a pancake factory, and it also fries eggs beautifully. just crack > one egg into each pancake > well, close the lid and let them fry for as long as you usually would. > Cheers > Andrew > > - Original Message - > From: "Carlos Palomino" > To: > Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 11:59 PM > Subject: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs? > > > Hi, > > Can anyone share tips for frying eggs, please? > Any and all info /or techniques is appreciated. > > > Thanks, > > Carlos > ___ > 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] french bread
French Bread Recipe is an adaptation of one found in some forgotten King Arthur cookbook. 2 cups warm water 2 pkgs active dry yeast ( I use 2 tsps) 2 tsps salt 2 tbsps sugar 5 to 6 cups all purpose flour 1. Sprinkle yeast over the water in a large bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes. 2. Sprinkle sugar in bowl of yeast and water. Stir until dissolved. 3. Carefully, one cup at a time, add flour. Mix well after each addition. After 2 cups, add salt. At some point, you will need to forsake your spoons and use your hands. 4. When dough is no longer sticking to your hands real bad, place on lightly floured work surface.. 5. Knead until you can't knead anymore and your sweating buckets. lol About 10 minutes of kneading is good, but an expert told me you can't knead too much. When it feels stretchy like elastic and kind of silky, place in an oiled bowl. Turn it over so that all surfaces are coated with oil. (I use extra virgin olive oil) 7. Cover with towel and let rise for about 45 minutes to an hour, until doubled in size. 8. When doubled, separate in to 3 equal balls of dough. I'm not good at this, so i have one to 2 loaves bigger than the other. 9. Using a rolling pen, roll dough out in to 3 8 inch rounds, about a half inch thick or so. Roll up, pinch seams together and shape ends in to cone like shapes. 10. Place a layer of parchment paper on a cookie sheet and place loaves, seam side down on the paper, side by side with a little room in between. With a small, sharp knife, make 3 slits in top of loaf to vent and to make it look authentic. 11. Preheat oven to 350, allowing loaves to rest under a towel while oven gets hot. Using a spray bottle of clean water, sprits loaves liberally, then hurry and put them in your oven. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. If something doesn't make since, let me know. I just typed this up, just now. lol I'll post more recipes, another day. Shannon Nicole Wells, author http://www.wildheartbook.com http://oldtimechristian.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/authorshannon http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1826550903 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Basic Yellow Cake with Variations
Dale, thanks. The classic white and yellow cakes I had made before were turning out spongy and dry. Will have to try this recipe. Also, I like your description of how to do a marble cake. Wasn't sure how to do that. Shannon Nicole Wells, author http://www.wildheartbook.com http://oldtimechristian.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/authorshannon http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1826550903 On Aug 7, 2011, at 10:29 AM, Dale wrote: > Basic Yellow Cake with Variations > > Definition list of 8 items > 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour > 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar > 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder > 1 teaspoon salt > 1 1/4 cups milk > 1/2 cup vegetable shortening > 1 teaspoon vanilla extract > 3 large eggs > 1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Grease and lightly flour a 13 x 9 x 2-inch > baking pan > (or, two 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pans, or three 8 x 1 1/2-inch round pans). Set > aside. > 2. In a large > mixing bowl > combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, mixing well. Add the milk, > shortening and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer on medium to > medium-high > speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Add the eggs and > continue beating an additional 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan(s). > 3. Bake the 13 x 9 x 2-inch > cake > for 40 to 45 minutes (or the 9-inch cakes for 30 to 35 minutes; the 8-inch > cakes for 20 to 25 minutes), or until a wooden pick inserted near center of > cake > comes out clean, or until cake springs back when touched lightly in the > center. > 4. Cool the 13 x 9 x 2-inch cake on a wire rack. (Cool the 9 or 8-inch cakes > on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely on wire > racks.) Frost as desired. > > > Makes 12 to 16 servings. > > Variations: > > For Marble Cake: Pour half of the prepared cake batter into another bowl. > Mix 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 > tablespoon > warm water and 1/4 teaspoon > baking > soda. Stir into one bowl of cake batter. Spoon light and dark batters > alternately into prepare cake pan(s). Using a thin spatula, cut through > batter several > times (without touching bottom of pan) for a marbled effect. Bake as > directed above. > > For Cupcakes: Line 36 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups. Fill cups > about one-half full. Bake 20 minutes or until tested done. Cool in pan for 5 > to 10 minutes on wire rack; remove and cool completely. Frost as desired. > Makes 36 cupcakes. > > At 07:52 AM 8/5/2011, you wrote: >> 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 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] replacing cake mixes?
Probably a teaspoon or 2 of vanilla or whatever extract you wish. I'm sure boxed cake mixes have some type of powdery flavoring in them, but you can do this with different butters, crisco oils and extracts. I might try out my own advice with the sock it to me cake. This is just my opinion only, but real butter works better and makes a better cake than margarine. Shannon Nicole Wells, author http://www.wildheartbook.com http://oldtimechristian.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/authorshannon http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1826550903 On Aug 7, 2011, at 9:47 AM, Alex Hall wrote: > Thanks! My only question is about the flavoring. I imagine that, at > least in yellow cakes, there is some flavoring like vanilla to give it > a taste. How much vanilla would you say to add, if any? Any other > flavors? > > On 8/7/11, Shannon Wells wrote: >> Alex, there are many recipes online for cakes made from scratch. Honestly, >> in my opinion, they are much better than box cake mixes and do not take that >> much more time to make. If it were me replacing a box mix in a recipe, I >> would use about 2-1/2 cups self rising flour, if it is a white or yellow >> cake mix, and 1-3/4 cup self rising flour and 3/4 cup hersheys coco if it's >> chocolate. If you want to use all purpose flour, you'll need to add about >> 1-1/2 tsp baking soda, 1-1/2 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt. Hope this >> helps. >> Shannon Nicole Wells, author >> http://www.wildheartbook.com >> http://oldtimechristian.blogspot.com >> http://www.twitter.com/authorshannon >> http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1826550903 >> >> On Aug 6, 2011, at 7:32 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> I have noticed that many recipes sent to this list use a boxed cake >>> mix as a key ingredient. I am curious to know if there is a way to >>> replace that with a homemade mix instead? If so, what do people >>> recommend? >>> >>> -- >>> 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 >> >> ___ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> > > > -- > 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 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] bread machines
Hi Maria, I just bought this from a friend that was selling it at a garage sale she had going on. She got it for a Christmas present a couple of years ago and never used it. She has misplaced the manual that came with it, and, I am searching for one on line. Got a number I will call tomorrow that has replacement parts, help with questions about this model and etc to see if I can get more information. On line it told me that it beeps when it starts up and another beep when it is done. So I am hoping that I can try it out soon when I get the manual and etc. It is a, Toastmaster TBR20H Breadmaker It makes a 1 to 1and 1 half loaf of bread. It has lots of very good sounding receipes that was on line telling me what ingredient to put in first and how to do it all to make the bread. They sound good. smile. Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Maria" To: Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines Hi Katie, I've always wanted to make my own bread. So, could you please tell me what type of bread maker you have? Maria - Original Message - From: "Katie Chandler" To: Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 12:40 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines The one that I have bought says it will make a beep sound when it starts and another beep sound when the bread is done. It has some buttons on the top of the lid, that can be marked in Braille. Like stop start, lighter or darker buttons and some other ones. You can feel them well enough and I don't see why it should be so hard, even though I haven't tried it, but from every thing they are telling me about it once it is marked or I can remember which button is which there shouldn't be a problem with that part. From what the recipes that I read to make different kinds of breads with it, it tells what ingredient to put in when and etc. Then close the lid turn it on and it dose the rest. So why wouldn't a totally blind person not be able to figure that out? It doesn't sound hard to me and I cannot see what I am doing either. grin. Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 10:49 PM Subject: [CnD] bread machines Hi, I'm thinking about making my own bread but not sure how accessible bread machines would be for totally blind people. Honestly I've never even seen one. :) Some of you say it can be done and some say it's impossible. Please would you give me the pros and cons? thanks sisi ___ 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] bread machines
The big question is if your machine has a "dough" setting. There are several steps to making bread, and baking is the last of them. Some machines and most modern machines have a dough setting which just takes it to the point before baking. This is useful for a couple of reasons. Bread machines tend to make loaves that aren't normal looking. They're the shape of the dough pan, so they are square, or sometimes more rarely, round. With a dough setting you can put the bread in a normal loaf pan and bake it in the oven , resulting in a more normal looking loaf. The other great use of the dough setting is in making yeast rolls or even cinnamon rolls. (My bread machine came with a fat free cinnamon roll recipe using this setting) For anyone looking to buy a bread machine, here are some suggestions. First, get a two pound loaf machine. The extra space is nice for any overflow, or if you want to make a lot of rolls or cinnamon rolls. Second, look for other features -- my machine also makes jam, and a friend of mine has one that makes butter. Like any appliance, get the model number and check to make sure you can get your manual online -- this just saves headache down the line. Next time I have someone sighted over here I'll get the make and model number of my machine. I'm sure it's way out of production, but it is fairly easy to use, with only three buttons and it's been reliable for a very long time. One more thing -- before you run out and buy one, I'd suggest looking at Craig's List or your local Freecycle list if you have one. Bread machines tend to be something that gets used once or twice and then not used ever again in a lot of kitchens, and this means people will give them away a few years later to get the space back. There's nothing like the smell of a crock pot roast with potatoes and carrots and such filling the house intermingled with the smell of baking bread on a cold winter afternoon. Well, nothing except the taste of the same, which trumps just about everything else. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Katie Chandler Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 11:36 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines Oh man, that would be nice. I love to smell fresh bread baking in the cold winter months. So am looking forward to that. We are not big bread eaters all the time, but, plan on giving out different kinds you can make with it, at Christmas and other times to friends and family. Also will make some thing good to take to pot luck dinners. I hope mine will do that. But it is a small one so don't know yet till I locate a manual for all of how to do yet. I have a phone number that I got off the net on that model number and etc and plan to call them to see about getting a manual and maybe see if a paddle is missing too? It has parts from there you can order. Smile Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines >I hear some of those machines can be programmed to start working 3 hours >before you want the bread done. so for instance if you want fresh hot bread >for breakfast, you set it up to start at 4 AM and by the time you wake up >around 7 the bread is ready. I think that's really neat! :) > > sisi > - Original Message - > From: "Katie Chandler" > To: > Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 8:06 AM > Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines > > >>I just got this two days ago and I am looking for a manual for it now. I >>haven't gotten to use it yet, but it doesn't have a timer to set on it >>from what my sighted friend has told me. I am not sure yet on many things >>about it. They say it will beep when it is done so don't know if when you >>close it up with the ingredients in it, it will start to time it and then >>beep when it is done or what. I know they said it will be when finished. >>grin. It has a button to push if you want the bread to have a lighter >>brown crust or a darker one, so guess that would be to cook a little >>longer for the darker crust. smile. I will let you know when I get it all >>figured out myself. grin. Katie >> God didn't promise days without pain, >> laughter without sorrow, nor sun >> without rain, but he did promise >> strength for the day, comfort for the >> tears, and light for the way. >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" >> To: >> Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 11:56 PM >> Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines >> >> >>> Thanks Katie. Do you have to set the timer or does the machine set it >>> up? How do you know when the bread is ready? Sorry if these are silly >>> questions I'm just not sure. >>> >>> Sisi >>> - Original Message --
Re: [CnD] bread machines
yes shannon, please post bread recipes. smiles. lisa At 06:34 AM 8/7/2011, you wrote: Sisi, I used a bread machine a few years ago. I found it somewhat accessible, but I didn't really like the way my bread turned out. So, I learned to make it all by hand, no mixes and no machine. If you are adventurous, you might try it. It's more work, but well worth the effort. If you want some recipes, let me know. Shannon Nicole Wells, author http://www.wildheartbook.com http://oldtimechristian.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/authorshannon http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1826550903 On Aug 6, 2011, at 11:49 PM, Sisi Ben-Simon wrote: > Hi, I'm thinking about making my own bread but not sure how accessible bread machines would be for totally blind people. Honestly I've never even seen one. :) Some of you say it can be done and some say it's impossible. Please would you give me the pros and cons? > > thanks > sisi > ___ > 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] bread machines
Oh man, that would be nice. I love to smell fresh bread baking in the cold winter months. So am looking forward to that. We are not big bread eaters all the time, but, plan on giving out different kinds you can make with it, at Christmas and other times to friends and family. Also will make some thing good to take to pot luck dinners. I hope mine will do that. But it is a small one so don't know yet till I locate a manual for all of how to do yet. I have a phone number that I got off the net on that model number and etc and plan to call them to see about getting a manual and maybe see if a paddle is missing too? It has parts from there you can order. Smile Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 6:28 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines I hear some of those machines can be programmed to start working 3 hours before you want the bread done. so for instance if you want fresh hot bread for breakfast, you set it up to start at 4 AM and by the time you wake up around 7 the bread is ready. I think that's really neat! :) sisi - Original Message - From: "Katie Chandler" To: Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 8:06 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines I just got this two days ago and I am looking for a manual for it now. I haven't gotten to use it yet, but it doesn't have a timer to set on it from what my sighted friend has told me. I am not sure yet on many things about it. They say it will beep when it is done so don't know if when you close it up with the ingredients in it, it will start to time it and then beep when it is done or what. I know they said it will be when finished. grin. It has a button to push if you want the bread to have a lighter brown crust or a darker one, so guess that would be to cook a little longer for the darker crust. smile. I will let you know when I get it all figured out myself. grin. Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 11:56 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines Thanks Katie. Do you have to set the timer or does the machine set it up? How do you know when the bread is ready? Sorry if these are silly questions I'm just not sure. Sisi - Original Message - From: "Katie Chandler" To: Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 7:40 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines The one that I have bought says it will make a beep sound when it starts and another beep sound when the bread is done. It has some buttons on the top of the lid, that can be marked in Braille. Like stop start, lighter or darker buttons and some other ones. You can feel them well enough and I don't see why it should be so hard, even though I haven't tried it, but from every thing they are telling me about it once it is marked or I can remember which button is which there shouldn't be a problem with that part. From what the recipes that I read to make different kinds of breads with it, it tells what ingredient to put in when and etc. Then close the lid turn it on and it dose the rest. So why wouldn't a totally blind person not be able to figure that out? It doesn't sound hard to me and I cannot see what I am doing either. grin. Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 10:49 PM Subject: [CnD] bread machines Hi, I'm thinking about making my own bread but not sure how accessible bread machines would be for totally blind people. Honestly I've never even seen one. :) Some of you say it can be done and some say it's impossible. Please would you give me the pros and cons? thanks sisi ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6356 (20110806) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradi
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Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs?
Hi Andrew, What is a pancake factory and where did you purchase it? Is it electric, or do you place it on the stove? Inquiring minds want to know, please. Maria - Original Message - From: "Andrew niven" To: Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 4:26 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs? hi carlos. i have a pancake factory, and it also fries eggs beautifully. just crack one egg into each pancake well, close the lid and let them fry for as long as you usually would. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "Carlos Palomino" To: Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 11:59 PM Subject: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs? Hi, Can anyone share tips for frying eggs, please? Any and all info /or techniques is appreciated. Thanks, Carlos ___ 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] bread machines
Hi Katie, I've always wanted to make my own bread. So, could you please tell me what type of bread maker you have? Maria - Original Message - From: "Katie Chandler" To: Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 12:40 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines The one that I have bought says it will make a beep sound when it starts and another beep sound when the bread is done. It has some buttons on the top of the lid, that can be marked in Braille. Like stop start, lighter or darker buttons and some other ones. You can feel them well enough and I don't see why it should be so hard, even though I haven't tried it, but from every thing they are telling me about it once it is marked or I can remember which button is which there shouldn't be a problem with that part. From what the recipes that I read to make different kinds of breads with it, it tells what ingredient to put in when and etc. Then close the lid turn it on and it dose the rest. So why wouldn't a totally blind person not be able to figure that out? It doesn't sound hard to me and I cannot see what I am doing either. grin. Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 10:49 PM Subject: [CnD] bread machines Hi, I'm thinking about making my own bread but not sure how accessible bread machines would be for totally blind people. Honestly I've never even seen one. :) Some of you say it can be done and some say it's impossible. Please would you give me the pros and cons? thanks sisi ___ 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] Cakes-10 Tips
HERE ARE THE TOP 10 SECRETS TO SUCCESSFUL CAKE BAKING. All cooks have their own way of doing things, which is why one recipe will taste completely different when someone else makes it. This is especially true for cakes. Baking demands accuracy and care and cakes can be tricky. Here are the top 10 secrets to successful cake baking. 1. Read the recipe through before starting. This will ensure you have all the ingredients called for and that you understand the recipe clearly. 2. Measuring quantities correctly is a baking must. One common cause of cooking failures is inaccurate measurement of ingredients. You can use the best ingredients in the world, but if you do not measure correctly, the recipe will not come out properly. The measure is a level measurement. Use liquid measures for liquid and dry for dry for accuracy. 3. Don't beat the batter too much. Over-beating a cake will cause a wrinkled top and extreme shrinkage as it cools. Always use low or medium speed on your standard or portable mixer only for the length of time instructed. If you're beating the batter by hand, beat 150 strokes per minute -- it's OK to rest now and then! 4. Use the type of pan specified in the recipe. Recipes are carefully calculated as to yield and changing the pan size alters the baking temperature and time. Larger, shallower pans need increased heat; smaller, deeper pans need decreased heat. 5. Prepare the pan according to the recipe. Greasing, dusting or lining the pan allows for easy release from the pan. Try using cocoa instead of flour for chocolate cakes to prevent a white casting on the outside of cake. 6. Always place pans as near to the center of the oven as possible. Do not place pans directly over another and do not crowd the oven. 7. Use correct oven temperatures. Never increase a cooking temperature because you are in a hurry. Heat oven (if recipe calls for it) at least 15 minutes before baking. 8. Don't open the oven door prematurely, especially during the last 15 minutes of baking. A draft can cause your cake to fall flat as a pancake! 9. Cool cakes for at least 5 to 10 minutes on a rack. Run a knife around the edges before inverting it on a rack to finish cooling. 10. Spray cooling racks with vegetable-oil cooking spray to prevent cake from sticking to it when cooling. This will ensure a smooth surface to spread frosting. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Classic White Cake
Classic White Cake 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter 6 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup milk list end List of 4 items 1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round baking pans. Set aside. 2. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Set aside. 3. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until creamy (3 to 5 minutes). Add egg whites, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add almond extract. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition just until mixed (1 to 2 minutes). 4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 29 to 34 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks 10 minutes. Loosen edge of cake by running knife around inside edge. Carefully remove cake from pan; cool completely. list end Makes 16 servings. Nutrition Facts (1 serving): Calories: 190, Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 15 mg, Sodium: 200 mg, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Dietary Fiber: <1 g, Protein: 3 g. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
[CnD] Basic Yellow Cake with Variations
Basic Yellow Cake with Variations Definition list of 8 items 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups milk 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs 1. Preheat oven to 350*F (175*C). Grease and lightly flour a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan (or, two 9 x 1 1/2-inch round pans, or three 8 x 1 1/2-inch round pans). Set aside. 2. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, mixing well. Add the milk, shortening and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer on medium to medium-high speed for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Add the eggs and continue beating an additional 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan(s). 3. Bake the 13 x 9 x 2-inch cake for 40 to 45 minutes (or the 9-inch cakes for 30 to 35 minutes; the 8-inch cakes for 20 to 25 minutes), or until a wooden pick inserted near center of cake comes out clean, or until cake springs back when touched lightly in the center. 4. Cool the 13 x 9 x 2-inch cake on a wire rack. (Cool the 9 or 8-inch cakes on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.) Frost as desired. Makes 12 to 16 servings. Variations: For Marble Cake: Pour half of the prepared cake batter into another bowl. Mix 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoon warm water and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Stir into one bowl of cake batter. Spoon light and dark batters alternately into prepare cake pan(s). Using a thin spatula, cut through batter several times (without touching bottom of pan) for a marbled effect. Bake as directed above. For Cupcakes: Line 36 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups. Fill cups about one-half full. Bake 20 minutes or until tested done. Cool in pan for 5 to 10 minutes on wire rack; remove and cool completely. Frost as desired. Makes 36 cupcakes. At 07:52 AM 8/5/2011, you wrote: 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] bread machines
Shannon, Please post some of your recipes! Thanks, Dale At 06:34 AM 8/7/2011, you wrote: Sisi, I used a bread machine a few years ago. I found it somewhat accessible, but I didn't really like the way my bread turned out. So, I learned to make it all by hand, no mixes and no machine. If you are adventurous, you might try it. It's more work, but well worth the effort. If you want some recipes, let me know. Shannon Nicole Wells, author http://www.wildheartbook.com http://oldtimechristian.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/authorshannon http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1826550903 On Aug 6, 2011, at 11:49 PM, Sisi Ben-Simon wrote: > Hi, I'm thinking about making my own bread but not sure how accessible bread machines would be for totally blind people. Honestly I've never even seen one. :) Some of you say it can be done and some say it's impossible. Please would you give me the pros and cons? > > thanks > sisi > ___ > 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] replacing cake mixes?
Thanks! My only question is about the flavoring. I imagine that, at least in yellow cakes, there is some flavoring like vanilla to give it a taste. How much vanilla would you say to add, if any? Any other flavors? On 8/7/11, Shannon Wells wrote: > Alex, there are many recipes online for cakes made from scratch. Honestly, > in my opinion, they are much better than box cake mixes and do not take that > much more time to make. If it were me replacing a box mix in a recipe, I > would use about 2-1/2 cups self rising flour, if it is a white or yellow > cake mix, and 1-3/4 cup self rising flour and 3/4 cup hersheys coco if it's > chocolate. If you want to use all purpose flour, you'll need to add about > 1-1/2 tsp baking soda, 1-1/2 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt. Hope this > helps. > Shannon Nicole Wells, author > http://www.wildheartbook.com > http://oldtimechristian.blogspot.com > http://www.twitter.com/authorshannon > http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1826550903 > > On Aug 6, 2011, at 7:32 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > >> Hi all, >> I have noticed that many recipes sent to this list use a boxed cake >> mix as a key ingredient. I am curious to know if there is a way to >> replace that with a homemade mix instead? If so, what do people >> recommend? >> >> -- >> 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 > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > -- 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
Re: [CnD] replacing cake mixes?
Alex, there are many recipes online for cakes made from scratch. Honestly, in my opinion, they are much better than box cake mixes and do not take that much more time to make. If it were me replacing a box mix in a recipe, I would use about 2-1/2 cups self rising flour, if it is a white or yellow cake mix, and 1-3/4 cup self rising flour and 3/4 cup hersheys coco if it's chocolate. If you want to use all purpose flour, you'll need to add about 1-1/2 tsp baking soda, 1-1/2 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt. Hope this helps. Shannon Nicole Wells, author http://www.wildheartbook.com http://oldtimechristian.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/authorshannon http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1826550903 On Aug 6, 2011, at 7:32 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > Hi all, > I have noticed that many recipes sent to this list use a boxed cake > mix as a key ingredient. I am curious to know if there is a way to > replace that with a homemade mix instead? If so, what do people > recommend? > > -- > 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 ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] bread machines
Sisi, I used a bread machine a few years ago. I found it somewhat accessible, but I didn't really like the way my bread turned out. So, I learned to make it all by hand, no mixes and no machine. If you are adventurous, you might try it. It's more work, but well worth the effort. If you want some recipes, let me know. Shannon Nicole Wells, author http://www.wildheartbook.com http://oldtimechristian.blogspot.com http://www.twitter.com/authorshannon http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1826550903 On Aug 6, 2011, at 11:49 PM, Sisi Ben-Simon wrote: > Hi, I'm thinking about making my own bread but not sure how accessible bread > machines would be for totally blind people. Honestly I've never even seen > one. :) Some of you say it can be done and some say it's impossible. Please > would you give me the pros and cons? > > thanks > sisi > ___ > 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] bread machines
I'd also like to start making my own bread. So knowing about the best accessible bread machines out there wuld be very welcome. May and Prince Noah On 2011-08-07, at 7:28 AM, Sisi Ben-Simon wrote: > I hear some of those machines can be programmed to start working 3 hours > before you want the bread done. so for instance if you want fresh hot bread > for breakfast, you set it up to start at 4 AM and by the time you wake up > around 7 the bread is ready. I think that's really neat! :) > > sisi > - Original Message - From: "Katie Chandler" > > To: > Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 8:06 AM > Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines > > >> I just got this two days ago and I am looking for a manual for it now. I >> haven't gotten to use it yet, but it doesn't have a timer to set on it from >> what my sighted friend has told me. I am not sure yet on many things about >> it. They say it will beep when it is done so don't know if when you close >> it up with the ingredients in it, it will start to time it and then beep >> when it is done or what. I know they said it will be when finished. grin. It >> has a button to push if you want the bread to have a lighter brown crust or >> a darker one, so guess that would be to cook a little longer for the darker >> crust. smile. I will let you know when I get it all figured out myself. >> grin. Katie >> God didn't promise days without pain, >> laughter without sorrow, nor sun >> without rain, but he did promise >> strength for the day, comfort for the >> tears, and light for the way. >> >> - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" >> >> To: >> Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 11:56 PM >> Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines >> >> >>> Thanks Katie. Do you have to set the timer or does the machine set it up? >>> How do you know when the bread is ready? Sorry if these are silly questions >>> I'm just not sure. >>> >>> Sisi >>> - Original Message - From: "Katie Chandler" >>> >>> To: >>> Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 7:40 AM >>> Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines >>> >>> The one that I have bought says it will make a beep sound when it starts and another beep sound when the bread is done. It has some buttons on the top of the lid, that can be marked in Braille. Like stop start, lighter or darker buttons and some other ones. You can feel them well enough and I don't see why it should be so hard, even though I haven't tried it, but from every thing they are telling me about it once it is marked or I can remember which button is which there shouldn't be a problem with that part. From what the recipes that I read to make different kinds of breads with it, it tells what ingredient to put in when and etc. Then close the lid turn it on and it dose the rest. So why wouldn't a totally blind person not be able to figure that out? It doesn't sound hard to me and I cannot see what I am doing either. grin. Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 10:49 PM Subject: [CnD] bread machines > Hi, I'm thinking about making my own bread but not sure how accessible > bread machines would be for totally blind people. Honestly I've never > even seen one. :) Some of you say it can be done and some say it's > impossible. Please would you give me the pros and cons? > > thanks > sisi > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6356 (20110806) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com >>> >>> ___ >>> Cookinginthedark mailing list >>> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >>> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> ___ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark >> >> __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature >> database 6356 (20110806) __ >> >> The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. >> >> http://www.eset.com >> >> > > ___ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.o
Re: [CnD] bread machines
I hear some of those machines can be programmed to start working 3 hours before you want the bread done. so for instance if you want fresh hot bread for breakfast, you set it up to start at 4 AM and by the time you wake up around 7 the bread is ready. I think that's really neat! :) sisi - Original Message - From: "Katie Chandler" To: Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 8:06 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines I just got this two days ago and I am looking for a manual for it now. I haven't gotten to use it yet, but it doesn't have a timer to set on it from what my sighted friend has told me. I am not sure yet on many things about it. They say it will beep when it is done so don't know if when you close it up with the ingredients in it, it will start to time it and then beep when it is done or what. I know they said it will be when finished. grin. It has a button to push if you want the bread to have a lighter brown crust or a darker one, so guess that would be to cook a little longer for the darker crust. smile. I will let you know when I get it all figured out myself. grin. Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 11:56 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines Thanks Katie. Do you have to set the timer or does the machine set it up? How do you know when the bread is ready? Sorry if these are silly questions I'm just not sure. Sisi - Original Message - From: "Katie Chandler" To: Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 7:40 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] bread machines The one that I have bought says it will make a beep sound when it starts and another beep sound when the bread is done. It has some buttons on the top of the lid, that can be marked in Braille. Like stop start, lighter or darker buttons and some other ones. You can feel them well enough and I don't see why it should be so hard, even though I haven't tried it, but from every thing they are telling me about it once it is marked or I can remember which button is which there shouldn't be a problem with that part. From what the recipes that I read to make different kinds of breads with it, it tells what ingredient to put in when and etc. Then close the lid turn it on and it dose the rest. So why wouldn't a totally blind person not be able to figure that out? It doesn't sound hard to me and I cannot see what I am doing either. grin. Katie God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 10:49 PM Subject: [CnD] bread machines Hi, I'm thinking about making my own bread but not sure how accessible bread machines would be for totally blind people. Honestly I've never even seen one. :) Some of you say it can be done and some say it's impossible. Please would you give me the pros and cons? thanks sisi ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6356 (20110806) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6356 (20110806) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark