Re: [CnD] Urgently Need Input: Setting up a kitchen

2015-10-16 Thread Wendy via Cookinginthedark
Gary, I am curious about your use of egg crate cartons in the freezer. My neighbor used wire baskets in her freezer, & her freezer died. The appliance person said the use of the baskets affected the compression & ended her freezer. You've had no problems? Wendy -Original Message- From:

Re: [CnD] Urgently Need Input: Setting up a kitchen

2015-10-16 Thread gail johnson via Cookinginthedark
We live in a very small space. I like the strainers that fold down from Blind Mice. Especially the one with the sides that can be extended over the side of the sink. We use a magnetic cooktop and the Nu-Wave oven. ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cook

Re: [CnD] Urgently Need Input: Setting up a kitchen

2015-10-16 Thread Susie Stageberg via Cookinginthedark
I vote for the Braille measuring cups and spoons and bowls from Blind Mice Megamall, and a talking kitchen thermometer. A timer is also a must. You might want to consider a small digital recorder for recipes and grocery lists if you have students who do not use Braille. These can be had for as

Re: [CnD] Urgently Need Input: Setting up a kitchen

2015-10-16 Thread John Diakogeorgiou via Cookinginthedark
Braille measuring cups and spoons are good. Something which is nice bug not essential is a talking scale. They can both be had at blind mice mart. John Diakogeorgiou > On Oct 16, 2015, at 11:10 AM, rebecca manners via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Timers are also good tools. Blind Mice Megamal

Re: [CnD] Urgently Need Input: Setting up a kitchen

2015-10-16 Thread Susan Lumpkin via Cookinginthedark
Hi Jill, What do you use for cooking bacon and where did you get it? Thanks in advance. Susan -Original Message- From: Jill O'Connell via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 12:56 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; Janet Acheson Subj

Re: [CnD] Urgently Need Input: Setting up a kitchen

2015-10-16 Thread Jill O'Connell via Cookinginthedark
Don’t forget a potato peeler. The one I have came from Pampered Chef and is the best one I’ve ever had. I also like using a grill-griddle as I find their use quite versatile. A beginning cook can even start some foods on them while they are cold simply by extending the cooking time. I use the mi

Re: [CnD] Urgently Need Input: Setting up a kitchen

2015-10-16 Thread rebecca manners via Cookinginthedark
Timers are also good tools. Blind Mice Megamall has several. Hope that helps. Becky Manners -Original Message- From: Janet Acheson via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2015 8:44 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Urgently Need Input: Setting up a kitchen I