Re: [CnD] making pancakes

2011-09-27 Thread olb
Becky, if you're making an omelette in the frying pan, after about 2 minutes, gently lift the right edge of the omelette to let the uncooked egg run to the underside of the omelette. Then after a few more minutes, if the omelette is big in size and you don't want to fold it, use a wooden spoon

Re: [CnD] Multi-Grain Scones

2011-09-27 Thread Jerry Mader
Oh I'll bet! I'm sure gonna try them. Jerry Mader -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Sugar Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:40 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Multi-Grain Sc

Re: [CnD] Multi-Grain Scones

2011-09-27 Thread Sugar
Hi Jerry, tjhey are not soft, but so yummy dipped in coffee or tea, or hot chocolate enjoy sugar 'Be Blessed ~Sugar - Original Message - From: "Jerry Mader" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Multi-Grain Scones Those do sound wonderful. I don't know if

Re: [CnD] Multi-Grain Scones

2011-09-27 Thread Jerry Mader
Those do sound wonderful. I don't know if I've ever had a scone though. I think I'll try these. Thanks Sugar. Jerry Mader -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Abby Vincent Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 201

Re: [CnD] Multi-Grain Scones

2011-09-27 Thread Abby Vincent
This sounds like one I get at Whole Foods Market except that one has finely ground dried fruits and nuts. Would it come out all right if I added fruits and nuts to this recipe? Abby -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.or

Re: [CnD] Mint

2011-09-27 Thread Maria
Cheryl, are you going to the Museum here in NYC or in Boston? Maria - Original Message - From: "Cheryl Cumings" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 12:29 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Mint Hi, We are going to the Museum of fine Arts on Saturday from 10:00 AM - Noon. if you can join us t

[CnD] Multi-Grain Scones

2011-09-27 Thread Sugar
Multi-Grain Scones 10 Scones These scones are the perfect answer for the morning rush! Unlike a lot of low fat foods, which can be so loaded with sugar that you feel hungry soon after eating them, these are quite filling -- you can eat just half of one and still satisfy the need for morning su

Re: [CnD] what is root beer

2011-09-27 Thread Jeff Parker
Hi Jay Thanks for the link on Root Beer which I read. If Root Beer tastes anything like sarsparilla I would prefer putting hot needles in my eye's. I only had sarsparilla once on the Manly Wharf, I spat it right across Sydney Harbour into Circular Quay, I have never tasted anything like it. I r

Re: [CnD] conversions for those outside and inside the USA

2011-09-27 Thread Jeff Parker
Hi Thanks for the conversion table between metric and imperial measurements as I have been looking for something like this for sometime. Kind regards Jeff -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Well

[CnD] Apologies: message sent to the wrong recipient

2011-09-27 Thread cheryl
Hi, My apologies but in my hurry to send an email, I sent it to the wrong group. Cheers, Cheryl - Original Message - From: "Cheryl Cumings" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 12:29 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Mint Hi, We are going to the Museum of fine Arts on Saturday from 10:00

[CnD] Helpful tips, for measurements and substitutes when cooking

2011-09-27 Thread Katie Chandler
Helpful tips, for measurements and substitutes when cooking 1. Thickening: Sprinkle instant mashed potato flakes into soups and gravies to thicken, a little goes a long way. Stir thoroughly and add more as needed. 2. Every one knows this but sometimes we forget: Is your

Re: [CnD] the best brownies I've ever had!

2011-09-27 Thread Shannon Wells
Oh, ok. haha! Guess you could put nuts in them, but I don't like them, either. 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 Sep 27, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Nicole M

[CnD] Pumpkin Cheesecake (Easy Recipe)

2011-09-27 Thread Sugar
'Be Blessed ~Sugar Pumpkin Cheesecake (Easy Recipe) 2 - 8 oz pkgs of cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 1 - 16 oz can pumpkin 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp nutmeg dash of salt 2 eggs Mix together cream cheese and sugar. Blend pumpkin, spices and salt into cream cheese and sugar m

[CnD] Pumpkin Brandy Cheesecake

2011-09-27 Thread Sugar
Pumpkin Brandy Cheesecake For the graham cracker crust: ½ a stick of unsalted butter 1 tablespoon flour ½ cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar Method: In a bowl mix together flour, cookie crumbs and sugar. Melt butter and stir into the mixture. Press mixture int

[CnD] Pumpkin and Sweet Spice Cheesecake

2011-09-27 Thread Sugar
Pumpkin and Sweet Spice Cheesecake For the crust: 1 cup graham crackers, broken into pieces 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted light brown 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon Sweet Seasons Spice Blend, recipe follows (or use pumpkin pie spice) 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 pinch salt For the filling:

[CnD] Pumpkin and spice ice cream

2011-09-27 Thread Sugar
Pumpkin and spice ice cream A delicious dessert recipe from chef Janine MacLachlan Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream (whipping cream) 5 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground clov

Re: [CnD] the best brownies I've ever had!

2011-09-27 Thread Nicole Massey
Nuts. Great by themselves, but annoying as an ingredient in anything except for trail mix or "spades" mix. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Wells Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 5:28 PM To:

Re: [CnD] the best brownies I've ever had!

2011-09-27 Thread Shannon Wells
Little pieces of wood? Do what? lol 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 Sep 27, 2011, at 6:05 PM, Nicole Massey wrote: > What a relief -- brownies w

Re: [CnD] Pumpkin Fudge

2011-09-27 Thread Bob Kennedy
Is that regular sugar or confectioners? - Original Message - From: "Sugar" To: "2006 Christmas Recipies" <2006christmasreci...@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:52 AM Subject: [CnD] Pumpkin Fudge Pumpkin Fudge 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup melted butter 2/3 cup evaporated mi

[CnD] pumpkin ice cream?

2011-09-27 Thread Alex Hall
My sister is searching for pumpkin ice cream recipes after tasting Ben and Jerry's pumpkin cheesecake ice cream. Thanks. -- Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from GMail website) mehg...@gmail.com; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap ___ Cookinginthedark mail

[CnD] conversions for those outside and inside the USA

2011-09-27 Thread Shannon Wells
Ok, so I notice we have at least 2 folks on here who do not live in the US. So, I found on my mac a conversion list I copied, shamelessly from a book by Alton Brown. It was called something like, "It's All About The Cooking" or something like that. Anyway, I hope it isn't confusing. If so, y'all

Re: [CnD] the best brownies I've ever had!

2011-09-27 Thread Nicole Massey
What a relief -- brownies without little pieces of wood in them. Looks like a good recipe. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Wells Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 5:00 PM To: cookinginthedark

[CnD] the best brownies I've ever had!

2011-09-27 Thread Shannon Wells
Today is my hubby's birthday, and his favorite dessert is real chocolaty brownies. Thought I'd share the recipe with y'all. 1 cup, 2 sticks butter 3-1/2 ounces unsweetened bakers chocolate 4 eggs 2 cups granulated white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt

[CnD] Pumpkin Fudge

2011-09-27 Thread Sugar
Pumpkin Fudge 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup melted butter 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 (12-ounce) package white chocolate morsels 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow crème 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Stir togeth

Re: [CnD] Subject Lines Discussion Gone Too Far

2011-09-27 Thread Sarah Mellor
HI Jerry. You have not offended at all. AFter all we are all here not only to share recipes and tips on cooking but we are also here to have fun and we're not at school anymore so people should not be so strict on these matters. I'm on a few lists for different things, some are a lot more laid

[CnD] In Reply To: what is root beer

2011-09-27 Thread Sarah Mellor
Hi Geoff. Welcome to the group. I live in the Uk so also haven't tried route beer before and would love to know if we can get it over here. I ofen hear of things I'd like to try as most people here are in the States and can't find these things over here but we do get ginger beer here as well.

Re: [CnD] difference beetween crisp and cobbler

2011-09-27 Thread Jude DaShiell
Having attended Overbrook School For The Blind for too many years and having eaten both cobbler and crisp the difference in what was made there was that the crisp had broken up crust in it and the cobbler had something more of the consistency of broken up cake in it. Both had fruit and whateve

Re: [CnD] hi. blind mice site?

2011-09-27 Thread juana
On 9/26/2011 4:09 PM, Steve Stewart wrote: the new mice site is not up yet. dale will post it here when it will be open. if you need to order something, you can call him at 713-893-7277 or email him at; blindmicem...@att.net sorry it is not up yet. Steve Stewart CnD moderator -Original Mess

Re: [CnD] what is root beer

2011-09-27 Thread Nicole Massey
Yeah, root beer is dark, at least all of the varieties I've seen I may be mistaken, but what they call ginger beer is what we call ginger ale -- a spicy carbonated drink that is sweet but not too sweet and sometimes has a bit of a bite to it. I don't know if their ginger beer is dry like Canada Dr

Re: [CnD] what is root beer

2011-09-27 Thread Rebecca Manners
Personally, I have never had ginger beer so don't know if they are the same thing. Root beer is a soft drink. It has kind of a sweet taste and I think it is dark in color but am not sure about that one. I'm sure you will get lots of responses. Hope that helps. Becky -Original Message--

Re: [CnD] what is root beer

2011-09-27 Thread Nicole Massey
Different thing. Root Beer is a non-alcoholic soft drink based around herbs and extracts like sasparilla and vanilla. It's a bit darker flavor than a cola, usually doesn't have caffeine, and is sweeter than a cola or most other sodas. (Actually the sugar content isn't any higher, but the flavors g

Re: [CnD] what is root beer

2011-09-27 Thread Jay
Hi Jeff, Here is a link to a good article of the history, including ingredients, of root beer. Hope this answers your question. http://inventors.about.com/od/rstartinventions/a/root_beer.htm Cheers At 12:57 AM Tuesday 9/27/2011, you wrote: Hi This is my first time on this list and I am

Re: [CnD] to Jerry, about poring liquids

2011-09-27 Thread Gerry Leary
I own a Cafe. I also work there and I help in other blind run eating situations. Here is another method that may help. If your hands are good at gauging weights, get use to how heavy a glass is when it is full. Then when you pick up the empty one in one hand and pour into it you can feel it

Re: [CnD] Hey there folks I'm Jerry Maderjustwantedtosayhiandintroduce myself.

2011-09-27 Thread Gerry Leary
Look at all of them because you are interested in what the list has to offer. If you don't like the content use the escape and delete keys. Also if you see a subject line that you don't have an interest in delete it before you open it. - Original Message - From: "Jerry Mader" To: S

Re: [CnD] what is root beer

2011-09-27 Thread Bradley Eaton
Hi all! From what I've just read, Root Beer is very similar to Sasparilla. That is what Mum told me not too long ago. I'm also Australian, but I lived in Wyoming in the US for a year with my family back in 1998/1999 before we all came back to Australia. While I was over there, I remember h

Re: [CnD] difference beetween crisp and cobbler

2011-09-27 Thread Lori Scharff
Hi Jennifer, This time I actually wrote down what I did after looking at about 6 different recipies. Peach Blackberry Crisp 1 lb of New Jersey peaches--chopped them up 1/4 lb black berries 1 Tbsp yogurt handfull of slivered almonds (next time put in topping instead of with the fruit) 1/4 cup splend

Re: [CnD] what is root beer

2011-09-27 Thread Jan
I've never had ginger beer. But I think root beer is similar. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Parker Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 12:57 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] w

Re: [CnD] Hey there folks I'm Jerry Mader just wantedtosayhiandintroduce myself.

2011-09-27 Thread Mike and Jean
Hi jerry, My name is Mike and I welcome you to this great group. You can find the little batteries at Radio Shack. Mike When talent & skill work together u get a masterpiece ; when faith & patience work together u get the Master's peace. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun..