[CnD] Off topic: is there a list for independent living skills?

2015-02-12 Thread Parham Doustdar via Cookinginthedark
Hi all, I live in Iran, where unfortunately, we don't really have good blind roll models who I could ask about living skills. I was wondering if there's a list for independent living skills, just like what this list is for cooking. Thanks! ___

[CnD] spice question

2015-02-12 Thread Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark
Hi everyone, There's a recipe for Potato Kugel in the oldest Our Special cookbook. It calls for something called angostura. Anyone know what that is? Anyone ever heard or made that dish? I made that recipe a long time ago but didn't enjoy it. I had to grate potatoes and onions. I realize I

Re: [CnD] Trying Again re zesting oranges and Lemons!

2015-02-12 Thread Abby Vincent via Cookinginthedark
You can use a grater or potato peeler. However, there is a tool made for that purpose. There are small blades on one end of a tool that you hold like a potato peeler. When you slide it over the orange or lemon, it makes thin strips of peel. Abby -Original Message- From: Nancy Martin

Re: [CnD] spice question

2015-02-12 Thread Penny Reeder via Cookinginthedark
Hi Nancy, Potato Kugel is delicious! It's a giant potato pancake that you bake in the oven! Then, yuou cut it into wedges and serve with sour cream! Yummm - I'm starving! Here's how I make it. The recipe is from The Vegetarian Epicure, and I've been making it for many years. POTATO KUGEL

Re: [CnD] spice question

2015-02-12 Thread Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark
They're bitters, used in the mixed drink the Old Fashioned. You can find them on the mixers aisle with the sweet sour, tonic water, club soda, and bloody Mary mix. -Original Message- From: Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Thursday,

Re: [CnD] Trying Again re zesting oranges and Lemons!

2015-02-12 Thread Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark
That's my understanding. I have a handheld grater and it has some holes that will grate more coarsely such as cheese. It also contains some smaller holes for grating carrots, zesting, etc. It's easy to tell the two sets apart. I'm sorry if I'm not making sense. Nancy - Original Message

Re: [CnD] Off topic: is there a list for independent living skills?

2015-02-12 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Hi, there, I don't know of such a list, but at least you have several blind people to ask about living skills and such. I'm a blind defense worker whose about to retire. I own a house and a little bit of land. If I can answer your questions about how to get around and all that, please let

[CnD] Hamburgers Angostura

2015-02-12 Thread Sugar via Cookinginthedark
Hamburgers Angostura 2 pounds ground beef 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons Angostura 1/2 cup ice water For Sauce 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon Angostura 1 tablespoon minced onion 2 tablespoons minced green pepper 2 tablespoons minced celery Combine meat with

Re: [CnD] Trying Again re zesting oranges and Lemons!

2015-02-12 Thread Sugar via Cookinginthedark
Hi Nancy Use the smallest holes,that should work for the zesting sugar Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders, Let me walk upon the waters Wherever You would call me. Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger in the presence of my Savior.” ~So

Re: [CnD] Hamburgers Angostura

2015-02-12 Thread Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark
What is Angostura? Thanks. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Sugar via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: CND cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Thursday, February

Re: [CnD] Filling and Labeling Freezer Bags

2015-02-12 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I have started labeling things that are headed for the freezer. I use the PermaBraille sheets , cut them approximately in one half. I use this method by using packaging tape. So far, so good! For things that are short lived in the freezer, I just use dymo tape. Gary Patterson -Original

Re: [CnD] Trying Again re zesting oranges and Lemons!

2015-02-12 Thread Sandy via Cookinginthedark
Thanks. Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment! -Original Message- From: Abby Vincent via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 4:17 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'Nancy Martin' Subject: Re: [CnD] Trying

Re: [CnD] spice question

2015-02-12 Thread Sandy via Cookinginthedark
I had not seen that in stores in years. Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment! -Original Message- From: Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 4:27 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'Nancy

[CnD] question about butter

2015-02-12 Thread Will Henderson via Cookinginthedark
I've not written in a while but I do have a question. I like going to a place to eat close to school, and when I order a certain dish, it comes with bread. In addition to the bread, I also get a small plate with some wrapped packets of butter. How do you guys deal with buttering bread using

[CnD] Trying Again re zesting oranges and Lemons!

2015-02-12 Thread Sandy via Cookinginthedark
I would like to know how you zest lemons and oranges? do you just run a grater on the outside of the lemon or orange peel, or what? thanks. Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment! -Original Message- From: Parham Doustdar via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Trying Again re zesting oranges and Lemons!

2015-02-12 Thread John Diakogeorgiou via Cookinginthedark
You can do that but don't go to deep because the next layer is bitter. You can also buy a zester which works well. John Diakogeorgiou On Feb 12, 2015, at 8:04 AM, Sandy via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: I would like to know how you zest lemons and oranges? do you

Re: [CnD] Filling and Labeling Freezer Bags

2015-02-12 Thread Lenore Koszalinski via Cookinginthedark
I use freezer bags and use a whole sheet of Braille paper and put what is in the bag. I write it a couple of times on the paper and fold the paper in half. I also use the heavy stuff that comes in the mail that we throw away it feels like heavy Braille paper. Too put stuff in a bag I use a

Re: [CnD] Off topic: is there a list for independent living skills?

2015-02-12 Thread Sharon via Cookinginthedark
Check out some of the programs under Issues Facing persons who are blind at accessibleworld.org. See if Hadley School for the Blind has a correspondence course about that. I don't know any lists about that. Sometimes such skills need to be shown not just verbally explained. American Foundation

Re: [CnD] Off topic: is there a list for independent living skills?

2015-02-12 Thread Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark
You are welcome to correspond with me off list at reginamariemu...@gmail.com. I worked at the Society for the Blind, a skills center here, for about 9 years total. You can also check out http://www.afb.org for great resources and links to videos and webinars. They have great archives as well.