Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

2019-07-25 Thread Christy L via Cookinginthedark
Thanks. I will try that. On 7/25/2019 11:46 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Cookinginthedark wrote: A very good suggestion! Eileen From: Wendy via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 9:03 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Wendy Subject: Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

2019-07-25 Thread Eileen Scrivani via Cookinginthedark
A very good suggestion! Eileen From: Wendy via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 9:03 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Wendy Subject: Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars Perhaps you want to practice with cold water first to get a feel for it? Wendy

Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

2019-07-25 Thread Eileen Scrivani via Cookinginthedark
By setting the colander in the sink ahead of time and in the location I want it to be in, at the point I’ve carry the pot over to the sink I know where it is and as I pour slowly I can tell that its going in. The colander is fairly large so its pretty easy to get it in. Also the colander I have

Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

2019-07-25 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I do have a small set of rubber pieces that are shaped into a mid size pitcher with a pouring spot. I don't have any idea where I got them. I imagine they were on a trial basis. To use them, a person would need to empty the contents of the pan slowly. Gary Patterson -Original

Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

2019-07-25 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I don't think I use any great methods for pouring spaghetti into colanders. Of course put the colender in a sink. I position the pot such that it looks like the contents of the pan is pointing toward the inside of the colander. I have found when emptying a container into a bowl or similar

Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

2019-07-25 Thread Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark
Hi Wendy I usually just pour it on to the caulender slowly and carefully I also have pots from the blind mice that have a strainer as a lid... sugar “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” - - Winnie the Pooh I appreciate your friendship/support at:

Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

2019-07-25 Thread Wendy via Cookinginthedark
Perhaps you want to practice with cold water first to get a feel for it? Wendy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

2019-07-25 Thread Christy via Cookinginthedark
Yes but you use two hands to pour I’d imagine, but how do you guide your way to pour it and make sure it goes into the colandar From: Eileen Scrivani via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:16 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Eileen Scrivani Subject: Re: [CnD]

Re: [CnD] Jumbo sugar cookies

2019-07-25 Thread diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark
They say sprinkles in the southern U.S. -Original Message- From: Helen Whitehead via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:03 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Helen Whitehead Subject: Re: [CnD] Jumbo sugar cookies Jimmies must be an American term. I only know of

Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

2019-07-25 Thread Eileen Scrivani via Cookinginthedark
I place my colander in the sink, near to the front corner on the right side which is where I will tilt and pour the pot with the hot water from. I also have a pot that has one of those locking lids with holes in it. Sometimes I keep the lid on and just drain out all the water which is fine for

Re: [CnD] Jumbo sugar cookies

2019-07-25 Thread Helen Whitehead via Cookinginthedark
Jimmies must be an American term. I only know of sprinkles, here in Canada, eh? -Original Message- From: Deborah Barnes via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2019 7:08 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: misslady0...@att.net Subject:

Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into colanders

2019-07-25 Thread Christy L via Cookinginthedark
Oh thank you for telling me. On 7/25/2019 5:31 PM, Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark wrote: If you must use a colander for this, I find it safer to put it at the back of the sink basin, use two large pot holders or oven gloves, and pour away from you, taking your time. A pasta pot is so much

Re: [CnD] pouring liquids into colanders

2019-07-25 Thread Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark
If you must use a colander for this, I find it safer to put it at the back of the sink basin, use two large pot holders or oven gloves, and pour away from you, taking your time. A pasta pot is so much safer for this, and they're not expensive. They make cooking pasta or even boiling vegetables

[CnD] pouring liquids into collandars

2019-07-25 Thread Christy L via Cookinginthedark
Hi there. What is the best way with a pot of spaghetti for eample with water hot water in it, what is the safest way for a blind person to pour water into a collandar? ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Jumbo sugar cookies

2019-07-25 Thread Deborah Barnes via Cookinginthedark
Yeah, I know what you mean. I had always heard of sprinkles but never jimmies. Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 2:21 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: diane.fa...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [CnD] Jumbo sugar cookies Jimmies are sprinkles. When I moved to MA from NC, people thought I was

Re: [CnD] Jumbo sugar cookies

2019-07-25 Thread Deborah Barnes via Cookinginthedark
I would appreciate it if you did post it. I know one was posted yesterday but I'm not sure it's the same one. Thanks, Deb B. -Original Message- From: Jeanne Donovan via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 3:05 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: