Re: [CnD] Tomatoes

2012-04-12 Thread kerry Friddell
Everything has either a seed or some seeds. Otherwise how would they reproduce. - Original Message - From: "Gerry Leary" To: ; "Andrea Stone" Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 1:50 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Tomatoes What about Green beans? - Original Message - From: "Andrea Stone"

Re: [CnD] Tomatoes

2012-04-12 Thread Gerry Leary
What about Green beans? - Original Message - From: "Andrea Stone" To: Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 12:12 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Tomatoes Brittany was right. They really are fruits. I actually learned about this back in high school in a science class. Anything that as seeds in it is

Re: [CnD] Tomatoes

2012-04-12 Thread Sandy from OK!
It's a fruit; that is what makes life interesting and keeps all of us hopping! Nothing is clear cut anymore, and always an exception to every rule. Grin! -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Brittany Simp

Re: [CnD] Tomatoes

2012-04-12 Thread Brittany Simpson
Hi Andrea, Now that brings up something interesting. Bananas don't have seeds. Does that mean a banana is a vegetable? I'm just curious. Brittany - Original Message - From: "Andrea Stone" To: Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 1:12 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Tomatoes Brittany was right. T

Re: [CnD] Tomatoes

2012-04-12 Thread Sandy from OK!
When I took biology, we were taught they are fruits, as they contain seeds! -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Brittany Simpson Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 12:52 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Su

Re: [CnD] Tomatoes

2012-04-12 Thread Andrea Stone
Brittany was right. They really are fruits. I actually learned about this back in high school in a science class. Anything that as seeds in it is technically a fruit. As long as it has seeds, it's fruit. If it does not have seeds, it's a vegetable.   Andrea Stone Avon Independent Sales Represent

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Sandy from OK!
They make it fumeless these days. Also, I asked that when I first got my digital oven, and was told they no longer put the lock feature on your newer digital ovens. These modern times with all its changes. Some for the best, others, not! -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@ac

Re: [CnD] Tomatoes

2012-04-12 Thread Brittany Simpson
They are officially fruits. Brittany - Original Message - From: "kerry Friddell" To: Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 12:10 AM Subject: [CnD] Tomatoes If someone knows. I would like to know once and for all, are tomatoes fruits or vegetables? Kerry

[CnD] Tomatoes

2012-04-12 Thread kerry Friddell
If someone knows. I would like to know once and for all, are tomatoes fruits or vegetables? Kerry ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Gerry Leary
Try using Shackly basic H, and Scrub off. They make oven cleaning a 15 minute project. - Original Message - From: "marilyn deweese" To: Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 7:12 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens I love my self-cleaning oven and it does have a lock. When I use to have

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Gerry Leary
I clean my stove with a couple of Shackly products. They don't have any smell, and they work very fast. That way I don't need to use the smelly self clean feature. - Original Message - From: "Penny Reeder" To: Cc: Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Digital Ov

Re: [CnD] Ice Cream Muffins

2012-04-12 Thread Laury-Johnson, Shawnese (LARA)
Ok thanks for clarifying Shawnese Laury-Johnson, MA, CRC, LLPC Assistant East Region Manager Michigan Commission for the Blind 3038 W. Grand Blvd. ste. 4-450 Det., Mi 48202 313.456.1957 FAX: 313.456.1645 laury-johns...@michigan.gov -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbra

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread marilyn deweese
I love my self-cleaning oven and it does have a lock. When I use to have to clean it myself, I had to have doors and windows opened, because I couldn't breathe and a few times, I actually got sick. Marilyn - Original Message - From: "Penny Reeder" To: Cc: Sent: Thursday, April 12,

Re: [CnD] Ice Cream Muffins

2012-04-12 Thread marilyn deweese
This is all these muffins take. The eggs are in the ice cream and they do rise and they do taste good. - Original Message - From: "Laury-Johnson, Shawnese (LARA)" To: Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 7:49 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Ice Cream Muffins This recipe only calls for 2 cups of sel

Re: [CnD] Ice Cream Muffins

2012-04-12 Thread Laury-Johnson, Shawnese (LARA)
This recipe only calls for 2 cups of self rising flour and your choice of ice-cream or am I missing something? Shawnese Laury-Johnson, MA, CRC, LLPC Assistant East Region Manager Michigan Commission for the Blind 3038 W. Grand Blvd. ste. 4-450 Det., Mi 48202 313.456.1957 FAX: 313.456.1645 laury

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Penny Reeder
I have never heard of a self-cleaning feature without a lock. I have read about people who purposely break the lock and then crank up the heat and use the oven to bake their pizza! Actually, I think breathing all those horrible Easy-Off fumes would be a lot more dangerous than using your sel

Re: [CnD] Ice Cream Muffins

2012-04-12 Thread Sandy from OK!
Please suggest some additives, and the proportions for the cinnamon sugar topping. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of marilyn deweese Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 1:54 PM To: the-bake-s...@yahoogroups

[CnD] Ice Cream Muffins

2012-04-12 Thread marilyn deweese
Ice Cream Muffins These have become a favorite at our house and you can change the flavor of the muffins by what flavor of ice cream you use. I like to use the vanilla ice cream and then add 1/2 cup of diced, cooked apples. My kids love them this way. Of course you can add a 1/2 cup of what

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread John Kolwick
Hi, I also have a self-cleaning oven. I have it marked with a "C" for clean and just press this button and leave it alone for 3 or 4 hours and the oven locks itself and unlocks when it cools down. I have not had any problems. I believe the range is a Frigidaire. It is about 8 or 9 years o

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Sandy from OK!
If you get the Easy Off cleaner, make certain that it says for self-cleaning ovens. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Debbra Piening Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 6:48 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Sandy from OK!
Bruce, so what do you do then to start this self-cleaning process? Just merely press the self-clean feature? It will run for three hours, then, you say? Wonder if we could see to set it what the other time choices would be? I figured you'd have to have windows open or screen door screens up, or so

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Debbra Piening
Sandy, I have that fear, too, and mine has a lock. My stove is right up against a wall, and I'm really nervous about using the self-cleaning feature. Guess I'll have to look for Easy Off unless someone can find a way to encourage us. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbr

Re: [CnD] Setting a digital oven.

2012-04-12 Thread Sandy from OK!
I was surprised to hear about, but well understand that if you hold down the up or down button it could increase by 25 or so degree intervals! Guess I never thought of that, and just tap it and count by five! Come to think of it, it is just like a clock, then! If you hold down the button, it will g

Re: [CnD] Setting a digital oven.

2012-04-12 Thread Sandy from OK!
Great information! Now, one more thing to add on my Frigidaire digital stove, and my sons verified this; when you first hit the temperature button, it shows lines, even though the default is 350 degrees F., so I have to hit the up temperature one! Time! And 350 shows, so I would do that! First! And

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Sandy from OK!
Mine beeps at each press of the up or down temperature setting, and always and I say, always in five degree incriments. Mine is a Frigidaire. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Tom Dickhoner Sent: Thurs

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Charles Rivard
I wonder what brand and model of digital oven Tom is considering. How that one works is what counts. (Sent from my iPhone) On Apr 12, 2012, at 5:11 PM, "Sandy from OK!" wrote: > Tom, I have had a digital oven for around 7 years and had no problems with > it. I also have the clear bump dots t

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Bruce brown
Hi sandy and all. I have a self cleaning oven, and it is wonderful. You do not have to lock it it does itself, and cleans for about 3 hours. As far as I know, we cannot see to change the cleaning time. The other thing is to open all the windows because it cleans by burning the stuff off. I love

[CnD] Cake Mix biscotti

2012-04-12 Thread marilyn deweese
Cake Mix biscotti 1 box (18.25 ounces) devil's food or chocolate fudge cake mix (avoid "pudding-in-the-mix" types) 1 cup flour 2 eggs 1 stick butter, melted 3/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup Baker's dipping chocolate (available in the baking products aisle of most supermarkets) Heat oven

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Sandy from OK!
Tom, I have had a digital oven for around 7 years and had no problems with it. I also have the clear bump dots things on bake, broil, temperature up and temperature down and off and self-cleaning oven. Mine has 350 degrees F. as its default, but you just lightly touch the up or down temperatures an

Re: [CnD] Setting a digital oven.

2012-04-12 Thread Debbra Piening
Yes, that's what I intend to do. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:24 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Setting a digital oven. I

[CnD] Apple Pie With Cheese Topper

2012-04-12 Thread Sugar
Apple Pie With Cheese Topper "Mamma Peach" Crisco pastry for double-crust 9 inch pie 1/2 cup light raisins, optional 6 to 8 tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced (6 cups) 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Re: [CnD] Setting a digital oven.

2012-04-12 Thread Charles Rivard
If your other half to be is terrified of anything digital, should you get a digital oven? I agree that as long as the oven beeps and the temperature button or pressure point can be located, you should be OK. Before I would buy a digital oven, though, I would make sure that the oven does beep.

Re: [CnD] Setting a digital oven.

2012-04-12 Thread Debbra Piening
Tom, please let us know how this works out. I'm going to have to look for a new oven soon, and this is one of my concerns. I think as you do, that as long as I learn the touch and the oven beeps, I should be in good shape. My fiance, on the other hand, is terrified of anything digital. We'll be

[CnD] Bingo Bars

2012-04-12 Thread marilyn deweese
Bingo Bars 3 eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups oil 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 small jar strained applesauce baby food 1 small jar strained apricots baby food 1 small jar strained carrots baby food 1 cup chopped pecans Beat eggs and add sugar. Mix w

[CnD] Big Mama's Skillet Southern Delight

2012-04-12 Thread marilyn deweese
Big Mama's Skillet Southern Delight 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil 6 medium potatoes, sliced 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1/2 green pepper, diced Season salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon celery seed Dash of crushed red pepper or cayenne, optional 1 pound breakfast sau

[CnD] oreo upsidedown minicheesecake

2012-04-12 Thread Gerry Leary
Oreo Upside-Down Mini Cheesecakes Serves: 12 Source: Oreo 100 Years of Sweetness Recipe Booklet Ingredients: 19 OREO Cookies divided 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs Instructions: HEAT oven to 35

Re: [CnD] Setting a digital oven.

2012-04-12 Thread Gerry Leary
one thing to remember if you touch and hold the temperature up and or down buttons the temperature will climb until you take your finger off of it. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 5:53 AM Subject: [CnD] Setting a digital oven. Hi, Tom, When I was worki

Re: [CnD] Setting a digital oven.

2012-04-12 Thread Tom Dickhoner
I agree with you. I always figured with any electrical appliance, as long as it beeps, there is hope. You and I are thinking along the same lines, and this is great. With sighted assistance, I should be fine. -Original Message- From: ajackson...@att.net Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 7:5

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Gerry Leary
Here is the deal. It isn't how hatrd you touch the control, it is how long you hold your finger on it. So if you tap the control it will change in 5 Degree increments every time you tap it. If you touch and hold the control it will go up in temperature as long as you hold it usually beeping

[CnD] Setting a digital oven.

2012-04-12 Thread ajackson212
Hi, Tom, When I was working as a Rehab Teacher in Connecticut, I often helped people to learn to set a digital oven. The temperature set button beeps every time you touch it, and the temperature goes up or down in five degree increments. So, you have to count the beeps as you go. For example

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Tom Dickhoner
John, the oven is programmed on how you touch the controls. The lady at the agency for the blind told my wife that the control is so sensitive that instead of tapping for one degree you could possibly touch too hard and you might go five degrees or higher. My wife doesn't agree with me, but my

Re: [CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread John Kolwick
Hi, have your wife look at the oven and see if the temperature control goes up or down in 5dg increments. I think this is the normal dsetting. I have a digital oven and I use it without any problems. Just be careful when changing the temperature control or if you think you have maid a mista

[CnD] Digital Ovens

2012-04-12 Thread Tom Dickhoner
We now have a digital oven. My wife is sighted. She put special touch dots on the oven for bake, start, and a dot to identify where to cancel and turn off the oven is. When the oven is heated to the proper temperature it beeps one long beep to let you know it is ready. The automatic temperature

Re: [CnD] working with crescent rolls

2012-04-12 Thread Sharon
It's pretty straight forward once you undo the rolls from each other. I'd like help with that part myself. There are thousands of crescent roll recipes on the net. I've never had any trouble filling them with something and then cooking them for a few minutes I believe at around 350. Sharon -Or

Re: [CnD] Old Maid Cake

2012-04-12 Thread Shannon Wells
Apples would be good, too. Shannon Wells On Apr 11, 2012, at 9:40 PM, marilyn deweese wrote: > I'd like this better with peaches. > > Old Maid Cake > > 1 cup all-purpose flour > 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar > 1 teaspoon baking powder > 1 teaspoon ground ginger > 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon >