[CnD] microwave exciting discovery
Some of you have been wondering about finding accessible microwaves that are not too expensive. Since my unit is on a slow boat to failing, I wanted to replace it before it took its final plunge into inoperable boat anchor. I found the updated model of the one I love. I bought it online from Sams club. I am sure you can find it in other places, but here are the details. Totally accessible with buttons you can feel, shaped like bars, and they push in. No need to mark any of them. Just make a cheat sheet for yourself listing what each button does. You will soon have it memorized. Set up the unit, and you are good to go. It comes with a thick instruction booklet, over 150 pages. There must be some recipes there too I would think. I paid $169 including shipping. It is the largest size of microwave ovens you generally can buy. Details: Panasonic Inverter model number NN-SN975S The manufacture date on mine is March 2020. You dont need its serial number. The buttons: There are 23 of them. Seven rows of 3 and two at the bottom. The two on the bottom are: on the left, stop, or reset if you push it twice; and start on the right. The other 21, starting at the top: Popcorn, push once for 3.5 ounces, twice for 3.0 ounces, and 3 times for 1.75 ounces. 2. Sensor reheat; this sets itself. 3. Sensor cook; There are 14 settings for this button and Ill list them at the bottom of the list. Second row: Power level: there are 10 of these starting at full power and going down in 10-degree segments to 10 percent at the lowest. Defrost, and there are different levels here too which I forgot to copy, but you push defrost, then a number button, then start to make it work. Not hard, but youll have to copy from the book if you want details. And 3. Keep warm. Now there is a physical space between rows. Here come the numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Cook Timer; 0; clock set. Now you are down to the stop, start row I began with. The 14 presets on the top right button: Oatmeal: Works perfect. Sausage: Works but you have to repeat it several times depending on what sort of breakfast sausage you are cooking. 3. Omelet: Perfect once you try it a few times and know how it behaves with your own omelet maker. 4. quinoa 5. soup 6. frozen entrée 7. frozen pizza singles 8. potatoes (prick the skins) 9. Fresh vegetables 10 frozen vegetables 11. rice 12. frozen dinners 13. pasta 14. fish fillets Ill try some of these settings and let you know what I think of them. If they are anything like the first 3, Ill be both surprised and happy. I hope this helps some of you who have been searching. Dont be afraid of the programs. They are easy to learn and logical. The button settings change nicely so you dont have to push your multiples like you are running a race. They wont time out in the few seconds it takes you to push them and count properly. If you push them too fast you might override what you are trying to accomplish, but I wouldnt know. I dont push too fast myself. Pamela Fairchild ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
Re: [CnD] Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin
Jennifer, first of all, thanks for sending all the refreshing veggie recipes. Second, why is Xanthan gum used in the recipe below in your message? I have a friend allergic to it so need to substitute with something else or just leave it out. If I know its purpose it will help me decide what to do. Thanks! Pamela Fairchild -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Jennifer Thompson via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 10:48 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Jennifer Thompson ; 'Luella Harpster' Subject: [CnD] Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin Easy Cheesy Zucchini Gratin Author: Mellissa Sevigny Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 46 minutes Total Time: 56 minutes Yield: 9 servings Category: Low Carb Side Dish Cuisine: American ingredients 4 cups sliced raw zucchini 1 small onion, peeled and sliced thin salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F). 2. Grease a 9×9 or equivalent oven proof pan. 3. Overlap 1/3 of the zucchini and onion slices in the pan, then season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. 4. Repeat two more times until you have three layers and have used up all of the zucchini, onions, and shredded cheese. 5. Combine the garlic powder, butter, heavy cream, and xanthan gum in a microwave safe dish. Heat for one minute or until the butter has melted. Whisk until smooth. 6. Gently pour the butter and cream mixture over the zucchini layers. 7. Bake at 375 degrees (F) for about 45 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened and the top is golden brown. Serve warm. ___ 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] microwave exciting discovery
Hi Pamela. I've had a panasonic accessible microwave convection since 2005 and it's still going strong. It's great that panasonic have introduced another model with raised buttons. Let's hope we get it here in New zealand. Cheers Andrew On 17/05/2020 4:40 am, Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark wrote: Some of you have been wondering about finding accessible microwaves that are not too expensive. Since my unit is on a slow boat to failing, I wanted to replace it before it took its final plunge into inoperable boat anchor. I found the updated model of the one I love. I bought it online from Sam's club. I am sure you can find it in other places, but here are the details. Totally accessible with buttons you can feel, shaped like bars, and they push in. No need to mark any of them. Just make a cheat sheet for yourself listing what each button does. You will soon have it memorized. Set up the unit, and you are good to go. It comes with a thick instruction booklet, over 150 pages. There must be some recipes there too I would think. I paid $169 including shipping. It is the largest size of microwave ovens you generally can buy. Details: Panasonic Inverter model number NN-SN975S The manufacture date on mine is March 2020. You don't need its serial number. The buttons: There are 23 of them. Seven rows of 3 and two at the bottom. The two on the bottom are: on the left, stop, or reset if you push it twice; and start on the right. The other 21, starting at the top: Popcorn, push once for 3.5 ounces, twice for 3.0 ounces, and 3 times for 1.75 ounces. 2. Sensor reheat; this sets itself. 3. Sensor cook; There are 14 settings for this button and I'll list them at the bottom of the list. Second row: Power level: there are 10 of these starting at full power and going down in 10-degree segments to 10 percent at the lowest. Defrost, and there are different levels here too which I forgot to copy, but you push defrost, then a number button, then start to make it work. Not hard, but you'll have to copy from the book if you want details. And 3. Keep warm. Now there is a physical space between rows. Here come the numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Cook Timer; 0; clock set. Now you are down to the stop, start row I began with. The 14 presets on the top right button: Oatmeal: Works perfect. Sausage: Works but you have to repeat it several times depending on what sort of breakfast sausage you are cooking. 3. Omelet: Perfect once you try it a few times and know how it behaves with your own omelet maker. 4. quinoa 5. soup 6. frozen entrée 7. frozen pizza singles 8. potatoes (prick the skins) 9. Fresh vegetables 10 frozen vegetables 11. rice 12. frozen dinners 13. pasta 14. fish fillets I'll try some of these settings and let you know what I think of them. If they are anything like the first 3, I'll be both surprised and happy. I hope this helps some of you who have been searching. Don't be afraid of the programs. They are easy to learn and logical. The button settings change nicely so you don't have to push your multiples like you are running a race. They won't time out in the few seconds it takes you to push them and count properly. If you push them too fast you might override what you are trying to accomplish, but I wouldn't know. I don't push too fast myself. Pamela Fairchild ___ 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] microwave exciting discovery
There are also several models that work with the Amazon Alexa. Debbie Sent from my iPhone On May 16, 2020, at 4:48 PM, Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi Pamela. I've had a panasonic accessible microwave convection since 2005 and it's still going strong. It's great that panasonic have introduced another model with raised buttons. Let's hope we get it here in New zealand. Cheers Andrew > On 17/05/2020 4:40 am, Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Some of you have been wondering about finding accessible microwaves that are > not too expensive. > > Since my unit is on a slow boat to failing, I wanted to replace it before it > took its final plunge into inoperable boat anchor. I found the updated model > of the one I love. I bought it online from Sam's club. I am sure you can > find it in other places, but here are the details. > > Totally accessible with buttons you can feel, shaped like bars, and they > push in. No need to mark any of them. Just make a cheat sheet for yourself > listing what each button does. You will soon have it memorized. > > Set up the unit, and you are good to go. It comes with a thick instruction > booklet, over 150 pages. There must be some recipes there too I would think. > > I paid $169 including shipping. It is the largest size of microwave ovens > you generally can buy. > > Details: > > Panasonic > > Inverter model number NN-SN975S > > The manufacture date on mine is March 2020. You don't need its serial > number. > > > The buttons: > > There are 23 of them. Seven rows of 3 and two at the bottom. > > The two on the bottom are: on the left, stop, or reset if you push it > twice; and start on the right. > > The other 21, starting at the top: > > Popcorn, push once for 3.5 ounces, twice for 3.0 ounces, and 3 times for > 1.75 ounces. > > 2. Sensor reheat; this sets itself. 3. Sensor cook; There are 14 settings > for this button and I'll list them at the bottom of the list. > > Second row: Power level: there are 10 of these starting at full power and > going down in 10-degree segments to 10 percent at the lowest. > > Defrost, and there are different levels here too which I forgot to copy, but > you push defrost, then a number button, then start to make it work. Not > hard, but you'll have to copy from the book if you want details. And 3. Keep > warm. > > Now there is a physical space between rows. > > Here come the numbers: > > 1, 2, 3, > > 4, 5, 6, > > 7, 8, 9, > > Cook Timer; 0; clock set. > > Now you are down to the stop, start row I began with. > > The 14 presets on the top right button: > > Oatmeal: Works perfect. > > Sausage: Works but you have to repeat it several times depending on what > sort of breakfast sausage you are cooking. > > 3. Omelet: Perfect once you try it a few times and know how it behaves with > your own omelet maker. > > 4. quinoa > > 5. soup > > 6. frozen entrée > > 7. frozen pizza singles > > 8. potatoes (prick the skins) > > 9. Fresh vegetables > > 10 frozen vegetables > > 11. rice > > 12. frozen dinners > > 13. pasta > > 14. fish fillets > > I'll try some of these settings and let you know what I think of them. If > they are anything like the first 3, I'll be both surprised and happy. > > I hope this helps some of you who have been searching. Don't be afraid of > the programs. They are easy to learn and logical. The button settings change > nicely so you don't have to push your multiples like you are running a race. > They won't time out in the few seconds it takes you to push them and count > properly. If you push them too fast you might override what you are trying > to accomplish, but I wouldn't know. I don't push too fast myself. > > > Pamela Fairchild > > > > > ___ > 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] microwave exciting discovery
Yes, but I am too old fashioned I guess to rely on Alexa when it comes to controlling cooking devices for me. Unfortunately, in my neighborhood she tends to be fickle. Her favorite sentence is "I can't reach the internet." So if this happens in the middle of a cooking assignment, we both fail. In my neighborhood it happens at least once a week. Pamela Fairchild -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of debbie Deatherage via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2020 4:55 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: debbie Deatherage Subject: Re: [CnD] microwave exciting discovery There are also several models that work with the Amazon Alexa. Debbie Sent from my iPhone On May 16, 2020, at 4:48 PM, Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi Pamela. I've had a panasonic accessible microwave convection since 2005 and it's still going strong. It's great that panasonic have introduced another model with raised buttons. Let's hope we get it here in New zealand. Cheers Andrew > On 17/05/2020 4:40 am, Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Some of you have been wondering about finding accessible microwaves > that are not too expensive. > > Since my unit is on a slow boat to failing, I wanted to replace it > before it took its final plunge into inoperable boat anchor. I found > the updated model of the one I love. I bought it online from Sam's > club. I am sure you can find it in other places, but here are the details. > > Totally accessible with buttons you can feel, shaped like bars, and > they push in. No need to mark any of them. Just make a cheat sheet for > yourself listing what each button does. You will soon have it memorized. > > Set up the unit, and you are good to go. It comes with a thick > instruction booklet, over 150 pages. There must be some recipes there too I > would think. > > I paid $169 including shipping. It is the largest size of microwave > ovens you generally can buy. > > Details: > > Panasonic > > Inverter model number NN-SN975S > > The manufacture date on mine is March 2020. You don't need its serial > number. > > > The buttons: > > There are 23 of them. Seven rows of 3 and two at the bottom. > > The two on the bottom are: on the left, stop, or reset if you push it > twice; and start on the right. > > The other 21, starting at the top: > > Popcorn, push once for 3.5 ounces, twice for 3.0 ounces, and 3 times > for > 1.75 ounces. > > 2. Sensor reheat; this sets itself. 3. Sensor cook; There are 14 > settings for this button and I'll list them at the bottom of the list. > > Second row: Power level: there are 10 of these starting at full power > and going down in 10-degree segments to 10 percent at the lowest. > > Defrost, and there are different levels here too which I forgot to > copy, but you push defrost, then a number button, then start to make > it work. Not hard, but you'll have to copy from the book if you want > details. And 3. Keep warm. > > Now there is a physical space between rows. > > Here come the numbers: > > 1, 2, 3, > > 4, 5, 6, > > 7, 8, 9, > > Cook Timer; 0; clock set. > > Now you are down to the stop, start row I began with. > > The 14 presets on the top right button: > > Oatmeal: Works perfect. > > Sausage: Works but you have to repeat it several times depending on > what sort of breakfast sausage you are cooking. > > 3. Omelet: Perfect once you try it a few times and know how it behaves > with your own omelet maker. > > 4. quinoa > > 5. soup > > 6. frozen entrée > > 7. frozen pizza singles > > 8. potatoes (prick the skins) > > 9. Fresh vegetables > > 10 frozen vegetables > > 11. rice > > 12. frozen dinners > > 13. pasta > > 14. fish fillets > > I'll try some of these settings and let you know what I think of them. > If they are anything like the first 3, I'll be both surprised and happy. > > I hope this helps some of you who have been searching. Don't be afraid > of the programs. They are easy to learn and logical. The button > settings change nicely so you don't have to push your multiples like you are > running a race. > They won't time out in the few seconds it takes you to push them and > count properly. If you push them too fast you might override what you > are trying to accomplish, but I wouldn't know. I don't push too fast myself. > > > Pamela Fairchild > > > > > ___ > 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 Cookingintheda
Re: [CnD] microwave exciting discovery
Hello to you Pam, from Ron Kolesar. Your letter peaks my interest. I have a old Panasonic microwave oven as well. The wattage is 1,400 watts, I don't remember the model number and or the size of the inside of the oven. Could you ship me the model number, wattage and the size of the inside of your new oven? That way when I go to research it, I'll know which one to do my homework on and I'll also know which one to pick up. I'll have to get my sighted assistant to see how large the inside cabinet is on my older microwave, because my unit is about ten years old. I love some of the built in features that you described about your new oven as well. My oven only has a flat panel and with sighted assistance, I was able to design a braille overlay for it. But I like the actual physical touchable buttons. You don't see those to much anymore for electronic devices. Hopefully with the ADA, they'll come back for us, or we'll force the agencies to allow their product to come with a braille overlay panel for flat panel devices. Many thanks for this news, and can't wait for your experiments, so that we too don't make the same mistakes while learning our new microwave oven. SMILES. 73's Ron KR3DOG who wishes all well and good health -Original Message- From: Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2020 12:40 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: pamelafairch...@comcast.net Subject: [CnD] microwave exciting discovery Some of you have been wondering about finding accessible microwaves that are not too expensive. Since my unit is on a slow boat to failing, I wanted to replace it before it took its final plunge into inoperable boat anchor. I found the updated model of the one I love. I bought it online from Sam’s club. I am sure you can find it in other places, but here are the details. Totally accessible with buttons you can feel, shaped like bars, and they push in. No need to mark any of them. Just make a cheat sheet for yourself listing what each button does. You will soon have it memorized. Set up the unit, and you are good to go. It comes with a thick instruction booklet, over 150 pages. There must be some recipes there too I would think. I paid $169 including shipping. It is the largest size of microwave ovens you generally can buy. Details: Panasonic Inverter model number NN-SN975S The manufacture date on mine is March 2020. You don’t need its serial number. The buttons: There are 23 of them. Seven rows of 3 and two at the bottom. The two on the bottom are: on the left, stop, or reset if you push it twice; and start on the right. The other 21, starting at the top: Popcorn, push once for 3.5 ounces, twice for 3.0 ounces, and 3 times for 1.75 ounces. 2. Sensor reheat; this sets itself. 3. Sensor cook; There are 14 settings for this button and I’ll list them at the bottom of the list. Second row: Power level: there are 10 of these starting at full power and going down in 10-degree segments to 10 percent at the lowest. Defrost, and there are different levels here too which I forgot to copy, but you push defrost, then a number button, then start to make it work. Not hard, but you’ll have to copy from the book if you want details. And 3. Keep warm. Now there is a physical space between rows. Here come the numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Cook Timer; 0; clock set. Now you are down to the stop, start row I began with. The 14 presets on the top right button: Oatmeal: Works perfect. Sausage: Works but you have to repeat it several times depending on what sort of breakfast sausage you are cooking. 3. Omelet: Perfect once you try it a few times and know how it behaves with your own omelet maker. 4. quinoa 5. soup 6. frozen entrée 7. frozen pizza singles 8. potatoes (prick the skins) 9. Fresh vegetables 10 frozen vegetables 11. rice 12. frozen dinners 13. pasta 14. fish fillets I’ll try some of these settings and let you know what I think of them. If they are anything like the first 3, I’ll be both surprised and happy. I hope this helps some of you who have been searching. Don’t be afraid of the programs. They are easy to learn and logical. The button settings change nicely so you don’t have to push your multiples like you are running a race. They won’t time out in the few seconds it takes you to push them and count properly. If you push them too fast you might override what you are trying to accomplish, but I wouldn’t know. I don’t push too fast myself. Pamela Fairchild ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's AKA Best Regards and or Best Whishes,From Ron Kolesar Volunteer Certified Licensed Emergency Communications Station And Volunteer Certified Licensed Ham Radio Station With the Call Sign of KR3DOG ___ Cookingint
Re: [CnD] microwave exciting discovery
Curios to know if you know the model and or cereal numbers for these models? I have a Alexa unit for my thermostat for my new furnace and air conditioner unit. Many Thanks. Ron who loves making eggs with his microwave oven and his talking toaster oven. -Original Message- From: debbie Deatherage via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2020 16:54 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: debbie Deatherage Subject: Re: [CnD] microwave exciting discovery There are also several models that work with the Amazon Alexa. Debbie Sent from my iPhone On May 16, 2020, at 4:48 PM, Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi Pamela. I've had a panasonic accessible microwave convection since 2005 and it's still going strong. It's great that panasonic have introduced another model with raised buttons. Let's hope we get it here in New zealand. Cheers Andrew On 17/05/2020 4:40 am, Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark wrote: Some of you have been wondering about finding accessible microwaves that are not too expensive. Since my unit is on a slow boat to failing, I wanted to replace it before it took its final plunge into inoperable boat anchor. I found the updated model of the one I love. I bought it online from Sam's club. I am sure you can find it in other places, but here are the details. Totally accessible with buttons you can feel, shaped like bars, and they push in. No need to mark any of them. Just make a cheat sheet for yourself listing what each button does. You will soon have it memorized. Set up the unit, and you are good to go. It comes with a thick instruction booklet, over 150 pages. There must be some recipes there too I would think. I paid $169 including shipping. It is the largest size of microwave ovens you generally can buy. Details: Panasonic Inverter model number NN-SN975S The manufacture date on mine is March 2020. You don't need its serial number. The buttons: There are 23 of them. Seven rows of 3 and two at the bottom. The two on the bottom are: on the left, stop, or reset if you push it twice; and start on the right. The other 21, starting at the top: Popcorn, push once for 3.5 ounces, twice for 3.0 ounces, and 3 times for 1.75 ounces. 2. Sensor reheat; this sets itself. 3. Sensor cook; There are 14 settings for this button and I'll list them at the bottom of the list. Second row: Power level: there are 10 of these starting at full power and going down in 10-degree segments to 10 percent at the lowest. Defrost, and there are different levels here too which I forgot to copy, but you push defrost, then a number button, then start to make it work. Not hard, but you'll have to copy from the book if you want details. And 3. Keep warm. Now there is a physical space between rows. Here come the numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Cook Timer; 0; clock set. Now you are down to the stop, start row I began with. The 14 presets on the top right button: Oatmeal: Works perfect. Sausage: Works but you have to repeat it several times depending on what sort of breakfast sausage you are cooking. 3. Omelet: Perfect once you try it a few times and know how it behaves with your own omelet maker. 4. quinoa 5. soup 6. frozen entrée 7. frozen pizza singles 8. potatoes (prick the skins) 9. Fresh vegetables 10 frozen vegetables 11. rice 12. frozen dinners 13. pasta 14. fish fillets I'll try some of these settings and let you know what I think of them. If they are anything like the first 3, I'll be both surprised and happy. I hope this helps some of you who have been searching. Don't be afraid of the programs. They are easy to learn and logical. The button settings change nicely so you don't have to push your multiples like you are running a race. They won't time out in the few seconds it takes you to push them and count properly. If you push them too fast you might override what you are trying to accomplish, but I wouldn't know. I don't push too fast myself. Pamela Fairchild ___ 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 In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's AKA Best Regards and or Best Whishes,From Ron Kolesar Volunteer Certified Licensed Emergency Communications Station And Volunteer Certified Licensed Ham Radio Station With the Call Sign of KR3DOG ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
