Re: [CnD] How do you grill?
I have used both gas grills and two different smokers. I tried the i-Phone timer but prefer my treagor or traegor Junior smoker. The surface is large enough to smoke and grill 30 large chicken wings. The thing has a knob which you turn to determine how you want to cook. You fill the box on the side with wood pelletts which are designed to work with this machine. They come in several kinds of woods so you can determine what flavor the smoke will produce. The first click of the knob is smoke which for chicken generally takes two hours. Then, I take the chicken out, turn the machine up to high, let x heat up, put the chicken back and let her rip. The only disadvantage of any smoker is the clean up. We keep it in the garage and right next to it is a shop vacuum which you need after you have cleaned the grill shelf, the lower shelf which we cover with foil, but you still need to clean the ashes outof the fire hole. It is gross, but we do x together, so it takes less time. The results of the cooking make all the clean up worth while. A friend said after a smoked chicken meal, this food would give vegetarianism a bad name. For her, it was a high complement. I agreed. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 30, 2015, at 7:13 AM, John Diakogeorgiou via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: I've used charcoal, gas, and my favorite is a smoker. With the charcoal, you can very easily build a fire using what is called a chimney. It is a round metal thing with a platform near the bottom. You place newspaper under the platform and coals on top. You light the newspaper which then lights the bricks. Their are wholes around the edge of the cylendar where the newspaper goes so it can breathe. The only problem with this method is that you can't tell when theey bricks are white. Thhee gas grill is easy to use. I like the smoker because it is not as hot so I can place my hands inside more easily. As far as temperature, their is a product which works with the IPhone called an IGrill. It is a thermometer which can be left in the meat. It has a transmitter which works with the IPhone and can tell you the temperature of the food. It works well. On 1/30/15, Parham Doustdar via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: Hi, I was wondering how you guys grill stuff. Do you use gas grills, charcoal grills, or electric grills? I would imagine charcoal grills to be tricky, mainly because i have no idea how to build a fire, and I'm not even sure if you can check how much the meat is cooked and such over an open flame. So, any thoughts? Thanks! ___ 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] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
Great suggestion. Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment! -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of John Kolwick via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:02 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Jeri Milton Subject: Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Yes, you also might try getting one of those trays you see in fast food restaurants to carry your food on. Place your cooking things on it or your entire meal prep. -Original Message- From: Jeri Milton via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:48 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ 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] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
No, but I'm very careful where things go. I do a lot of prep work, put things in specific order, and keep a dish for utensils next to the stove when I'm cooking. I also tell everyone to get out of the kitchen when I'm working and I won't start cooking anything more than just heating something up in the microwave if there's anyone else in there. I learned this from my ex. We kept a wicker basket by the door, and car keys went in that basket when we walked in the house. In seven and a half years of marriage neither one of us lost our keys in the house. Intention is the crux of the solution here -- don't put something down in a random place, make it sit where you want it to be, and make sure there's some logic to it. For instance, when I'm cooking something I'll line up the ingredients in order of what goes in when, and then I'll add them and move things up so I know what's next. Often I can also rinse things and put them in the dishwasher while I'm working, so the kitchen is almost as clean when I'm done as when I started. It's about creating a process, whatever one works for you, and following it. I've gotten a lot more ordered since I lost my sight, that's for sure. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jeri Milton via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 12:48 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ 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] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
This happens to my wife and she can see. On 1/30/15, John Kolwick via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: Yes, you also might try getting one of those trays you see in fast food restaurants to carry your food on. Place your cooking things on it or your entire meal prep. -Original Message- From: Jeri Milton via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:48 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ 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] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
Losing something you just had in your hand a second ago will drive you crazy! Where did I put it? I have asked myself a million times it seems. It especially gets on my nerves when we have to stop recording a Cooking in the Dark show so I can find what I just had in my hand... To help me keep my blood pressure down, I have tried to teach myself to put things back where they go after I have used them I am still trying to teach myself this. Getting better but I did lose the hot sauce today... I have taught myself to lean my cooking utensil, spoon, spatula, tongs, etc, in the sink... actually I lean them in the front left and corner of my sink. That way when I need to grab the utensil, I always know where they are... Keep on trucking Jerry! Heck, once when I was making a meat loaf, I accidentally added a package of vanilla pudding...I thought it was my bag of onion and mushroom soup mix... Anyway, that meat loaf was sweet and it was orange! I did not figure out why it was that way until after dinner...my wife still won't let me live that one down ! (grin) Dale Campbell Owner- Cooking In The Dark List Cooking In The Dark Home Cook Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ 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] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
Oh yes, Jeri. I've certainly had my share of disasters in the kitchen. Like Dale, I've learned to make a special effort of putting things exactly where I got them. Sometimes, though, if things get a bit chaotic, I still goof up. Sigh. Colleen ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
Well this is telling on myself. Hank is much more organized. He usually sets stuff on a tray and can find ingredients and utensils. I like to set utensils in a certain part of the sink everytime. My biggest problem is I forget and wash my hands with soap and water and well you know how awful a dish can taste after. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
I've always been bad about forgetting where I put stuff, whether for cooking or anything else. Someone once suggested that I make mental notes to myself, e.g.: I'm setting the lid to this bottle just to the right of this saucer, near the top edge. I don't always remember to do that, but when I do, it helps. Also, as Nicole mentioned, preparing before you start can really lower your stress. I like to gather all my ingredients in one place. As I use them, I move them to another predetermined spot. I'm a real slowpoke in the kitchen, but getting things ready beforehand makes meal prep go more smoothly. Another time-saver I sometimes use is to fill one sink with soapy water before I start on a recipe. For utensils that can't go in the dishwasher, or that are not very dirty, I just rinse them a little and drop them into my water to soap. I can then wash them up quickly, when I have a minute, and clean up the counters with my soapy rag. Paula On 1/30/2015 1:11 PM, John Diakogeorgiou via Cookinginthedark wrote: This happens to my wife and she can see. On 1/30/15, John Kolwick via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: Yes, you also might try getting one of those trays you see in fast food restaurants to carry your food on. Place your cooking things on it or your entire meal prep. -Original Message- From: Jeri Milton via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:48 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ 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] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
Yes, you also might try getting one of those trays you see in fast food restaurants to carry your food on. Place your cooking things on it or your entire meal prep. -Original Message- From: Jeri Milton via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:48 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ 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] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
Dear Dale, Hope all is well and thank you for your messages and hospitality on the list. I love reading the posts and do not want to miss a one of them. Therefor, would/could you resubscribe me to a new email address, please? I received a new computer for Christmas and am unable to use my earthlink account now. My new email address is malyn1...@verizon.net. Many thanks in advance. Maria -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Dale via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 2:13 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Jeri Milton Subject: Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Losing something you just had in your hand a second ago will drive you crazy! Where did I put it? I have asked myself a million times it seems. It especially gets on my nerves when we have to stop recording a Cooking in the Dark show so I can find what I just had in my hand... To help me keep my blood pressure down, I have tried to teach myself to put things back where they go after I have used them I am still trying to teach myself this. Getting better but I did lose the hot sauce today... I have taught myself to lean my cooking utensil, spoon, spatula, tongs, etc, in the sink... actually I lean them in the front left and corner of my sink. That way when I need to grab the utensil, I always know where they are... Keep on trucking Jerry! Heck, once when I was making a meat loaf, I accidentally added a package of vanilla pudding...I thought it was my bag of onion and mushroom soup mix... Anyway, that meat loaf was sweet and it was orange! I did not figure out why it was that way until after dinner...my wife still won't let me live that one down ! (grin) Dale Campbell Owner- Cooking In The Dark List Cooking In The Dark Home Cook Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ 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] fustrations and how to help
Hi allI am blessed to have a quest on hand and I also label things. But for the most past I can smell spices and know,still it doesn't mean that I'm always right. I totally understand all the frustration. I do know that all we can do is to keep trying till we get it. Take a breath and start again. I've learned from Dale and the experiences that before I start my dishes I take everything out and place them on the counter first. Good luck to all Zsugar 'I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. ~Sugar ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
I really got to razz my sighted Mom once when she put liquid smoke into a double batch of oatmeal raisin cookies instead of vanilla. Let's just say that they certainly had a unique flavor?? --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Dale via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Jeri Milton jerimil...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Losing something you just had in your hand a second ago will drive you crazy! Where did I put it? I have asked myself a million times it seems. It especially gets on my nerves when we have to stop recording a Cooking in the Dark show so I can find what I just had in my hand... To help me keep my blood pressure down, I have tried to teach myself to put things back where they go after I have used them I am still trying to teach myself this. Getting better but I did lose the hot sauce today... I have taught myself to lean my cooking utensil, spoon, spatula, tongs, etc, in the sink... actually I lean them in the front left and corner of my sink. That way when I need to grab the utensil, I always know where they are... Keep on trucking Jerry! Heck, once when I was making a meat loaf, I accidentally added a package of vanilla pudding...I thought it was my bag of onion and mushroom soup mix... Anyway, that meat loaf was sweet and it was orange! I did not figure out why it was that way until after dinner...my wife still won't let me live that one down ! (grin) Dale Campbell Owner- Cooking In The Dark List Cooking In The Dark Home Cook Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ 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] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
Howdy all good beringing to the counter all organizzed but when you have another person in the same space sighted weather old of young and thy are in such a hurry so easy to get all stressed out to find what you wanted just inches away froumk where you put such. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Dale via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 2:13 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Jeri Milton Subject: Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Losing something you just had in your hand a second ago will drive you crazy! Where did I put it? I have asked myself a million times it seems. It especially gets on my nerves when we have to stop recording a Cooking in the Dark show so I can find what I just had in my hand... To help me keep my blood pressure down, I have tried to teach myself to put things back where they go after I have used them I am still trying to teach myself this. Getting better but I did lose the hot sauce today... I have taught myself to lean my cooking utensil, spoon, spatula, tongs, etc, in the sink... actually I lean them in the front left and corner of my sink. That way when I need to grab the utensil, I always know where they are... Keep on trucking Jerry! Heck, once when I was making a meat loaf, I accidentally added a package of vanilla pudding...I thought it was my bag of onion and mushroom soup mix... Anyway, that meat loaf was sweet and it was orange! I did not figure out why it was that way until after dinner...my wife still won't let me live that one down ! (grin) Dale Campbell Owner- Cooking In The Dark List Cooking In The Dark Home Cook Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ 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] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes
Ah, yes. Distractions, disorganization are the biggest things that keep me from cooking anything other than microwavable Trader Joe's frozen dimmers. It is beyond my frustration tolerance to be making linguini with clam sauce and I can't find the damn garlic. Sometimes when I get home from grocery shopping, my driver finds all the spices and utensils and puts them on the counter with the food. A big tray is a great idea. I would have to remember to put things on it after I use them. Abby -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Sandy via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 2:53 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'John Kolwick' Subject: Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Great suggestion. Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment! -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of John Kolwick via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:02 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Jeri Milton Subject: Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Yes, you also might try getting one of those trays you see in fast food restaurants to carry your food on. Place your cooking things on it or your entire meal prep. -Original Message- From: Jeri Milton via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 1:48 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes Hi all. So sometimes when Im cooking, I forget where I set things down like the garlic or a bottle of sauce. The other day I was frying some corn taco shells and kept losing the tongs. Sometimes...or most of the time the kids will need me for something and I get distracted. Does this happen to any of you? Jeri Sent from jeri's iPhone ___ 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] How do you grill?
Hi, I was wondering how you guys grill stuff. Do you use gas grills, charcoal grills, or electric grills? I would imagine charcoal grills to be tricky, mainly because i have no idea how to build a fire, and I'm not even sure if you can check how much the meat is cooked and such over an open flame. So, any thoughts? Thanks! ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] How do you grill?
I've used charcoal, gas, and my favorite is a smoker. With the charcoal, you can very easily build a fire using what is called a chimney. It is a round metal thing with a platform near the bottom. You place newspaper under the platform and coals on top. You light the newspaper which then lights the bricks. Their are wholes around the edge of the cylendar where the newspaper goes so it can breathe. The only problem with this method is that you can't tell when theey bricks are white. Thhee gas grill is easy to use. I like the smoker because it is not as hot so I can place my hands inside more easily. As far as temperature, their is a product which works with the IPhone called an IGrill. It is a thermometer which can be left in the meat. It has a transmitter which works with the IPhone and can tell you the temperature of the food. It works well. On 1/30/15, Parham Doustdar via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: Hi, I was wondering how you guys grill stuff. Do you use gas grills, charcoal grills, or electric grills? I would imagine charcoal grills to be tricky, mainly because i have no idea how to build a fire, and I'm not even sure if you can check how much the meat is cooked and such over an open flame. So, any thoughts? Thanks! ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
