Re: [CnD] Fwd: The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession

[Drew Hunthausen via Cookinginthedark]

I've just started learning my wi/fi instant pot and want to echo that the app 
isn't very VO friendly to do everything. I haven't figured out Alexa yet, but 
the google home app also works to control the pot with your voice through their 
app.

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Subject: Re: [CnD] Fwd: The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession

I'd like to add that you can control the instant pot with an Alexa enabled 
device.  It gives you a bit more control over your wifi enabled instant pot if 
you're having trouble using the app.


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From: Cookinginthedark  On Behalf Of 
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Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:54 AM
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Subject: [CnD] Fwd: The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession

The following is an interesting article I received from another list.

-- Forwarded message --
From: Ginger Kutsch 
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:57:11 -0500
Subject: TSE Kitchen - The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession

The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession


By
<https://www.visionaware.org/info/get-connected/peer-advisors/jeannie-johnso
n/125> Jeannie Johnson

This would make an excellent Mother's Day present.
<http://www.visionaware.org/community/announcements/mothers-day-gift-ideas/1
2> Here are some other great Mother's Day gift ideas!

The Instant Pot is one of the latest cooking crazes, and with good reason!

Actually, it is just one of many brands of a small kitchen appliance called a 
multicooker, a single product that can perform the jobs of many. The main 
function that really has people talking is an old idea made new and improved, 
pressure cooking. The Instant Pot has ten built-in safety features so, for 
instance, your stew won’t end up on your ceiling! It consists of a base that 
houses the electronics, a liner that fits inside the base and holds whatever is 
being prepared, and the lid.


Different Models and Accessibility Features


While there are at least 5 different models of Instant Pots, the Lux and Duo 
series seem to have the most blind/visually impaired-friendly controls. The Duo 
has a better design and more functions. The Duo can be used as a pressure 
cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, and to saute and keep 
food warm. During food preparation or serving, the lid can conveniently be 
placed in a side handle of the base. The Duo is available in
3 qt., 6 qt., and 8 qt. sizes. The push-button controls are both tactile and 
audible. The Ultra series has buttons and a dial that may not be so practical 
for people with little or no vision. The Smart Wifi series has buttons and can 
also be operated through a Wifi-enabled device.
Unfortunately, I have not found the Instant Pot app to be very accessible.

There are two raised lines on the inside of the Instant Pot liner. The top one, 
about two thirds full, is the maximum fill line. The other, about half full, is 
the fill line for foods that may expand or foam during cooking, such as rice, 
dry beans, grains, pasta, etc. Although the Instant Pot remembers your last 
used settings, if, like me, you want to independently program your cooker, 
pressing and holding in the “cancel” button on the Duo for about 10 seconds 
will emit a double beep that means your cooker has returned to the default 
settings. This operation is not quite as easy with the Lux series, and doesn’t 
seem to be consistent among the different sizes.

The liner is deep, which helps when sautéing, as the splatter is less likely to 
reach you. This also makes cleanup easier!


All-in-One Preparation


A great advantage of the Instant Pot is the all-in-one preparation. You can 
sauté your meat and vegetables, add your spices and liquids, then uncooked 
pasta, rice or beans, for example, cover, let the food cook under pressure…all 
in one pot with little fuss. Boil and easily peel a 

Re: [CnD] Fwd: The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession

[Johna Gravitt via Cookinginthedark]

I'd like to add that you can control the instant pot with an Alexa enabled 
device.  It gives you a bit more control over your wifi enabled instant pot if 
you're having trouble using the app.


People with disabilities, access job openings at 
http://www.benderconsult.com/careers/job-openings
Johna Gravitt
Accessibility Consultant
Workplace Mentoring Resource Manager
Recruitment Outreach Specialist
Email: jgrav...@benderconsult.com
Phone: (412)-446-4442
Main office Phone:  (412)-787-8567
Web: www.benderconsult.com
Celebrating 20+ Years of Disability Employment Solutions
Recruitment.  Workplace Mentoring.  Technology Accessibility.







-Original Message-
From: Cookinginthedark  On Behalf Of 
Reinhard Stebner via Cookinginthedark
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:54 AM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Cc: Reinhard Stebner 
Subject: [CnD] Fwd: The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession

The following is an interesting article I received from another list.

-- Forwarded message --
From: Ginger Kutsch 
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:57:11 -0500
Subject: TSE Kitchen - The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession

The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession


By
<https://www.visionaware.org/info/get-connected/peer-advisors/jeannie-johnso
n/125> Jeannie Johnson

This would make an excellent Mother's Day present.
<http://www.visionaware.org/community/announcements/mothers-day-gift-ideas/1
2> Here are some other great Mother's Day gift ideas!

The Instant Pot is one of the latest cooking crazes, and with good reason!

Actually, it is just one of many brands of a small kitchen appliance called a 
multicooker, a single product that can perform the jobs of many. The main 
function that really has people talking is an old idea made new and improved, 
pressure cooking. The Instant Pot has ten built-in safety features so, for 
instance, your stew won’t end up on your ceiling! It consists of a base that 
houses the electronics, a liner that fits inside the base and holds whatever is 
being prepared, and the lid.


Different Models and Accessibility Features


While there are at least 5 different models of Instant Pots, the Lux and Duo 
series seem to have the most blind/visually impaired-friendly controls. The Duo 
has a better design and more functions. The Duo can be used as a pressure 
cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, and to saute and keep 
food warm. During food preparation or serving, the lid can conveniently be 
placed in a side handle of the base. The Duo is available in
3 qt., 6 qt., and 8 qt. sizes. The push-button controls are both tactile and 
audible. The Ultra series has buttons and a dial that may not be so practical 
for people with little or no vision. The Smart Wifi series has buttons and can 
also be operated through a Wifi-enabled device.
Unfortunately, I have not found the Instant Pot app to be very accessible.

There are two raised lines on the inside of the Instant Pot liner. The top one, 
about two thirds full, is the maximum fill line. The other, about half full, is 
the fill line for foods that may expand or foam during cooking, such as rice, 
dry beans, grains, pasta, etc. Although the Instant Pot remembers your last 
used settings, if, like me, you want to independently program your cooker, 
pressing and holding in the “cancel” button on the Duo for about 10 seconds 
will emit a double beep that means your cooker has returned to the default 
settings. This operation is not quite as easy with the Lux series, and doesn’t 
seem to be consistent among the different sizes.

The liner is deep, which helps when sautéing, as the splatter is less likely to 
reach you. This also makes cleanup easier!


All-in-One Preparation


A great advantage of the Instant Pot is the all-in-one preparation. You can 
sauté your meat and vegetables, add your spices and liquids, then uncooked 
pasta, rice or beans, for example, cover, let the food cook under pressure…all 
in one pot with little fuss. Boil and easily peel a dozen eggs, make a healthy 
breakfast of steel cut oats while you get ready to go, cook several boneless, 
skinless chicken breasts or thighs to use in meals throughout the week, make a 
pot of beans without presoaking, or make comfort foods such as spaghetti with 
meat sauce, beef stroganoff, cashew chicken, chicken noodle soup, macaroni and 
cheese, pork chili verde or meatloaf and mashed potatoes. The possibilities are 
endless, with recipes as easy or as complicated as you like.


Resources and Recipes


Resources abound for learning to use your Instant Pot. There are numerous 
YouTube videos that are not only very descriptive, but also state all 
ingredients with exact amounts. There are several Instant Pot and pressure 
cooker cookbooks on BookShare, Audible, and Kindle. While most recipes have 
been written for 6 qt. models, there are books and YouTube videos specifically 
for the 3 qt. model (Instant Pot Mini). At least one book, The Instan

[CnD] Fwd: The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession

[Reinhard Stebner via Cookinginthedark]

The following is an interesting article I received from another list.

-- Forwarded message --
From: Ginger Kutsch 
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:57:11 -0500
Subject: TSE Kitchen - The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession

The Instant Pot, a Magnificent Obsession


By
 Jeannie Johnson

This would make an excellent Mother's Day present.
 Here are some other great Mother's Day gift ideas!

The Instant Pot is one of the latest cooking crazes, and with good reason!

Actually, it is just one of many brands of a small kitchen appliance called
a multicooker, a single product that can perform the jobs of many. The main
function that really has people talking is an old idea made new and
improved, pressure cooking. The Instant Pot has ten built-in safety features
so, for instance, your stew won’t end up on your ceiling! It consists of a
base that houses the electronics, a liner that fits inside the base and
holds whatever is being prepared, and the lid.


Different Models and Accessibility Features


While there are at least 5 different models of Instant Pots, the Lux and Duo
series seem to have the most blind/visually impaired-friendly controls. The
Duo has a better design and more functions. The Duo can be used as a
pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, and to
saute and keep food warm. During food preparation or serving, the lid can
conveniently be placed in a side handle of the base. The Duo is available in
3 qt., 6 qt., and 8 qt. sizes. The push-button controls are both tactile and
audible. The Ultra series has buttons and a dial that may not be so
practical for people with little or no vision. The Smart Wifi series has
buttons and can also be operated through a Wifi-enabled device.
Unfortunately, I have not found the Instant Pot app to be very accessible.

There are two raised lines on the inside of the Instant Pot liner. The top
one, about two thirds full, is the maximum fill line. The other, about half
full, is the fill line for foods that may expand or foam during cooking,
such as rice, dry beans, grains, pasta, etc. Although the Instant Pot
remembers your last used settings, if, like me, you want to independently
program your cooker, pressing and holding in the “cancel” button on the Duo
for about 10 seconds will emit a double beep that means your cooker has
returned to the default settings. This operation is not quite as easy with
the Lux series, and doesn’t seem to be consistent among the different sizes.

The liner is deep, which helps when sautéing, as the splatter is less likely
to reach you. This also makes cleanup easier!


All-in-One Preparation


A great advantage of the Instant Pot is the all-in-one preparation. You can
sauté your meat and vegetables, add your spices and liquids, then uncooked
pasta, rice or beans, for example, cover, let the food cook under
pressure…all in one pot with little fuss. Boil and easily peel a dozen eggs,
make a healthy breakfast of steel cut oats while you get ready to go, cook
several boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs to use in meals
throughout the week, make a pot of beans without presoaking, or make comfort
foods such as spaghetti with meat sauce, beef stroganoff, cashew chicken,
chicken noodle soup, macaroni and cheese, pork chili verde or meatloaf and
mashed potatoes. The possibilities are endless, with recipes as easy or as
complicated as you like.


Resources and Recipes


Resources abound for learning to use your Instant Pot. There are numerous
YouTube videos that are not only very descriptive, but also state all
ingredients with exact amounts. There are several Instant Pot and pressure
cooker cookbooks on BookShare, Audible, and Kindle. While most recipes have
been written for 6 qt. models, there are books and YouTube videos
specifically for the 3 qt. model (Instant Pot Mini). At least one book, The
Instant Pot Bible, gives recipe variations for the 3 qt. and 8 qt. sizes.

User manuals can be found on the web. If you decide to adapt your own
recipes, remember that whatever you cook must have some thinner liquid to
create steam which will bring the cooker to the needed pressure. If you use
Facebook, several groups have been started for Instant Pot and pressure
cooker users.

Like many of us, you may be afraid to use your Instant Pot at first, feeling
it is intimidating or overwhelming. After you unbox it--there are YouTube
videos that will walk you through the process-- the first thing you should
do is perform the “water test”. There are videos for that too. It’s a great
confidence builder and ensures that your Instant Pot is working as it
should. If you’ve never heard it, you may be startled by the loud hissing
sound that is made when the pressure is manually released, so the “water
test” lets you know what to expect.

Although there is a slight