Re: [CnD] Measuring flour by volume or by weight?

I tend to measure or weigh the flour, depending on the recipe I'm using. Cheers Andrew On 20/01/2021 10:07 am, Ann via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi folks I'm a little confused so I'm looking for opinions here as well as facts. First, which does everyone find easier to do, measure out flour wi

Re: [CnD] Classic British Recipe, Toad in the Hole

Hi Samuel. Have you made this recipe? Whenever I've made toad in the hole or even just plain Yourkshire pudding, I've always baked it at 220 C or 425 F to make sure the batter puffs up. Cheers Andrew On 7/01/2021 1:45 am, Samuel Wilkins via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello all, I have a good

Re: [CnD] THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH

Sorry, replied to the wrong list. Cheers Andrew On 7/12/2020 3:17 pm, Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark wrote: THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH A cold, ice-cream based coffee punch. yield: 20 servings prep time: 15 minutes additional time: 30 minutes total time: 45 minutes 1 gallon whole milk

Re: [CnD] THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH

Hi Tania. Personally, I go up to the mobile Facebook site and delete them from there. On 7/12/2020 3:17 pm, Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark wrote: THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH A cold, ice-cream based coffee punch. yield: 20 servings prep time: 15 minutes additional time: 30 minutes total time: 4

Re: [CnD] Recipe needed

Hi Joy. I'm afraid I don't have a recipe, but are you looking for the Dutch cookie called Speculaas? Cheers Andrew On 3/10/2020 3:05 am, Joy Baade via Cookinginthedark wrote: The familiar, recognizable store name for them is Windmill Cookies. When they are homemade, they are often called

Re: [CnD] Bread machines

Hi there. One thing you can do to try and get lighter bread is to microwave your flour for about 30 seconds before tipping it into your bread machine. Same for water if you're using cold. HTH. Cheers Andrew On 23/07/2020 11:55 am, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark wrote: I dug my bre

Re: [CnD] Question about Making Pikelets

uestion about Making Pikelets Hello Andrew, I don't have an electric frying pan. I have been wondering whether to get an induction hob friendly skillet, would that work? On 15/07/2020 10:58, Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi there. Could you use an electric frypan or skillet? Cheer

Re: [CnD] Question about Making Pikelets

ng whether to get an induction hob friendly skillet, would that work? On 15/07/2020 10:58, Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi there. Could you use an electric frypan or skillet? Cheers Andrew On 15/07/2020 9:56 pm, Samuel Wilkins via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello all, I've rec

Re: [CnD] Question about Making Pikelets

Hi there. Could you use an electric frypan or skillet? Cheers Andrew On 15/07/2020 9:56 pm, Samuel Wilkins via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello all, I've recently been thinking about making Pikelets, also known as Scotch Pancakes.  These require using a griddle to make them. Is there a safer a

Re: [CnD] carrot cake

Hi. what I don't understand, is why not to use canola oil? To me it's good for cakes as it has very little flavour. Cheers Andrew On 15/06/2020 12:13 pm, Wendy via Cookinginthedark wrote: This carrot cake recipe is from one of the Joanna Fluke mysteries. Is the amount of walnuts correct? 2

Re: [CnD] microwave exciting discovery

Hi Pamela. I've had a panasonic accessible microwave convection since 2005 and it's still going strong. It's great that panasonic have introduced another model with raised buttons. Let's hope we get it here in New zealand. Cheers Andrew On 17/05/2020 4:40 am, Pamela Fairchild via Cookingin

Re: [CnD] Popcorn on the stove

Hi larry. I put a knob of butter into the saucepan and I prefer its flavour to that of oil. Heat the pot to a medium heat then add the corn kernels. When you think all corn is popped, remove it from the heat. Oh and don't forget to put a lid on the saucepan. Lol! someone I knew forgot to do t

Re: [CnD] Baked Cowboy Steak

Hi all. If anyone isn't confident browning meat for this recipe, the step may b omitted. The end result will be just as good, though you may want to bake it for a little longer. Cheers Andrew On 12/03/2020 7:34 pm, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark wrote: Baked Cowboy Steak 1-1/2 lb

Re: [CnD] Crazy Cake

Hi Bridget. This recipe is great, I've made it on several ocasions. the recipe is by Alison Holst who is an iconic New Zealand cook. Cheers Andrew On 1/03/2020 3:51 am, Bridget Micallef via Cookinginthedark wrote: I was given this recipe by a blind friend of mine. I tried it and it came ou

Re: [CnD] a sausage question

-Original Message- > From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of > Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2019 2:42 PM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Andrew Niven > Subject: [CnD] a sausage question > > Hi there. > > Just wondering wha

[CnD] a sausage question

Hi there. Just wondering what is bulk sausage please? we probably get it here in NZ but call it something else. Excuse my ignorance. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/c

Re: [CnD] Air fryer

Hi Lovette. I have the Tefal actifry myself have had it for some years now. I like the fact it has a stirring paddle so food doesn't have to be rearranged. You might also want to see if you can get a snacking basket for your model as this will make the fryer even more versatile. Cheers Andrew

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

53 AM, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: > so it stirs on it's own or does it have or do you still have to move it > what is this mottle called also does this mottle still have buttons or it > a touch screen type thing > > On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 3:51 PM Andrew N

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

Just that I like this model because of the paddle. It stirs chips and the like so no turning or anything is necessary. Cheers Andrew On 19/01/2019 9:49 AM, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: > what did you say about the paddle as some reason i can't read that email > > On Fri, Jan 18,

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

Hi again Andrew Forgot to mention before, both fresh and frozen fries work really well in the Actifry. Cheers Andrew On 19/01/2019 7:39 AM, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I don't know how to buy on amazon so I have to go to the store to buy one > for example wallmart for exampl

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

Hi Andrew. I've had an air fryer for some years. I use an original Tefal Actifry. I like this model as it has a stirring paddle. Unfortunately, the paddle can break up crumbed or battered items, so I have an accessory snacking basket which can be used in place of the paddle for such foods. Hope

Re: [CnD] Question: how to flip a lot of little pieces of something, like fries, on an oven tray?

Hi jude. exactly what i do too. It's by far the easiest way of doing it. Cheers Andrew On 12/05/2018 3:52 AM, Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I'm a bit odd the way I do it so this may not work for you.  I have > two oven trays.  The first one that's hot and a second one that didn'

Re: [CnD] fish problem

Hi Vera. I believe the trick is to dip the items to be cooked in flour before dipping them in batter. Hope this helps. Cheers Andrew On 18/01/2018 12:21 PM, VERA ERVIN via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I have a problem keeping batter on fish, either baked or fried and would like > suggestions.

Re: [CnD] Need Substitution Ideas for Berry Trifle recipe

Hi Lisa. could you possibly use sherry instead of the liqueur? Sherry trifle is delicious. Cheers Andrew On 15/12/2017 6:50 PM, Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Hi, all. > > I'm wanting to make this, but not sure what to substittute for the praline > liqueur, I can't find it loc

Re: [CnD] New Moderator In Town

Hi Dale. really sad to hear about Steve. Cheers Andrew On 4/11/2017 3:19 AM, Food Dude via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Hi Everyone, > Well this message contains mixed emotions for me... > Good News / Bad News so to speak. > Steve Stewart, a dear friend and the old moderator of this list, is no

Re: [CnD] message for the moderators

ssages to cycle but we should be good to go! > > Thank You, > > Dale Campbell > > > > On 9/30/2017 5:05 PM, Andrew Niven via Cooking wrote: >> Hi Dale. >> >> Would you or someone else be able to unsubscribe my previous email >> address please? I'

[CnD] message for the moderators

Hi Dale. Would you or someone else be able to unsubscribe my previous email address please? I'm unable to do this myself as all my mail is now forwarded to hotmail. Any help would be much appreciated. The address I would like unsubscribed is below. ani...@vodafone.co.nz Cheers Andrew _

Re: [CnD] Chocolate Chip Corn Flake Cookies II for Andrew

Hi Helen. No, these aren't the ones I used to make. However, they sound good and I'll probably try them sometime soon. I've a feeling the ones I used to do were called Chocolate Crunch Cookies and they were really delicious. Cheers Andrew On 19/05/2017 6:35 AM, Helen Whitehead via Cooki

[CnD] chocolate chip cookies

Hi list. There was a recipe on here some years ago for chocolate chip cookies which I used to make quite often till I lost it. These particular ones had crushed cornflakes in them and were really delicious. I'm wondering if someone still has that recipe please? I'm not sure if it was a cra

[CnD] season's greetings

Hi all. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Hope 2017 gives you all you wish for. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] halogen oven

hi all. Firstly, sorry for those who will get this message multiple times. Have just purchased a halogen oven and was wondering what recipes people have found work particularly well in these appliances. I'm looking for the tried and true rather than what might be in a book. Cheers Andrew

Re: [CnD] on garlic clove substitutes

Hi Becky. About a teaspoon I think. Cheers Andrew On 4/09/2016 5:07 AM, Rebecca Manners via Cookinginthedark wrote: How about the minced garlic that comes in a jar? How much would equal one clove of garlic? Thanks, Becky Manners On 9/3/2016 9:39 AM, Jeanne Fike via Cookinginthedark wr

Re: [CnD] Question about baking potatoes

Hi Cindy. Bake at 200 C or 400 F for about an hour. Hope this helps. Cheers Andrew On 3/03/2016 12:10 p.m., Cindy Simpson via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi list friends, I know I don't post that often but I've got a question that I'm hoping you guys can answer. I am interested in baking a potato

Re: [CnD] electric carving knife questions

Hi Charles. I use an electric knife for slicing bread. As far as I know they don't have an adjustable guide. If you can get one, you might want to look at a cordless model. Unfortunately, I've sliced through the cord on two of my ones. The bang is quite impressive when it happens. lol! Ch

Re: [CnD] Question about pressure cookers.

Hi Paula. I have a Tefal pressure cooker, and a breville fast slow cooker which is a pressure cooker and slow cooker in one. Both these units are electric, and I'm very pleased with them both. I live in New Zealand, so not sure if the breville is available where you are, but I know you get T

Re: [CnD] beef and beer (found on the Internet)

Hi Charles. I think browning of the beef in this recipe is purely optional. From reading it, I feel the recipe will work just fine even without browning. A tip one of our cookery writers put into one of her books is to precook onions and/or garlic for a couple of minutes in the microwave befo

Re: [CnD] A question about microwaved baked potatoes

Hi Brittany. When I bake potatoes in the microwave here's what I do. Do exactly as you've been doing, but I don't bother with the paper towel. I either stand the spuds on a plate or directly round the outside edge of the turntable. In the middle if I'm only doing one potato. I give them ab

Re: [CnD] Keurig Coffeemaker

Hi Claudia. While I don't have one of these coffee makers, I'm wondering if the following suggestion may be of help. Do you take milk in your coffee? If so, perhaps you could try heating the milk before adding it to the coffee. Otherwise, zap the coffee in the microwave after you have poure

Re: [CnD] Failing microwave question

Hi Donald. Firstly, if your microwave is a domestic model it will only have one magnetron. Now for a test you can do. Put some water in a coffee mug, and place it inside the microwave making careful note as to where the handle is. Run the oven for a few seconds, then open the door and check

Re: [CnD] Coffee Cake

Hi Linda. I'll have a look through my recipes and see what I can find. Hopefully in the next few days or so. Cheers andrew On 17/08/2014 2:39 p.m., Linda Ratzlaff via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi Andrew Do you have a recipe for the coffee cake that you were talking about from New Zealand? If y

Re: [CnD] coffee cake

Hi Steve. Just to add something different to the mix, coffee cake in New zealand is a cake flavoured with instant coffee powder. It's usually either iced with coffee icing on top, or splint through the middle and filled with sweetened with coffee flavoured whipped cream. sometimes the iced v

[CnD] Rollie Egg Master

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone had one of these kitchen gadgets and how good you find it? For anyone who doesn't, there's plenty of information about them up on Youtube. The concept sounds fascinating and easy for a blind person to operate. Cheers Andrew __

Re: [CnD] using a pressure cooker

Hi Bill. I use an electric pressure cooker and find it great. My model is a tefal, but I beleive the Cuisinart ones are the same or at least very similar. Cheers Andrew On 7/07/2014 4:33 p.m., Bill Deatherage via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello, The rocker type of gages is that the type that t

Re: [CnD] Measuring flour

Don't know about in the states Charles, but over here a wizz is another name for a food processor. However, I see the spelling is a little different, so probably something else altogether. Cheers Andrew On 16/05/2014 4:29 a.m., Charles Rivard wrote: What is a whiz? --- Be positive! When it

Re: [CnD] popcorn questions and curiosities

Hi Charles. On the odd occasion i pop corn, I always put a little butter into the saucepan. For me, that gives the best flavour. Cheers Andrew On 15/03/2014 6:53 a.m., Charles Rivard wrote: When you pop popcorn in an electric popper or on the stovetop, do you notice a difference in the taste

[CnD] rice cookers

Hi all. I'm just wondering if the rice cooker from Cuckoo electronics is available in the states. The reason I ask is because the unit has talking menus. I haven't tried one of these cookers myself, but have seen an infomercial on TV for it. There's also quite a lot about them on youtube.

Re: [CnD] a cool whip question

Thanks for that. Definitely one to keep. Cheers Andrew On 10/01/2014 9:40 a.m., Kathy Brandt wrote: A recipe for Cool Whip 1 teaspoon gelatin 2 teaspoons cold water 3 tablespoons boiling water 1/2 cup ice water 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon vanil

[CnD] a cool whip question

Hi all. just wondering if freshly whipped cream can be substituted for cool whip in most recipes. my reason for asking this is that we simply don't get cool whip or anything like it in New Zealand. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Coo

Re: [CnD] question about cooking meat in the crockpot

Hunthausen wrote: Andrew, Can you please explain a little bit how how the multi purpose cooker works, and why you like it so much? Thanks so much -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Niven Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 1:00

Re: [CnD] question about cooking meat in the crockpot

ld I buy a multipurpose cooker and how do they work? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 17, 2013, at 1:35 PM, Andrew Niven wrote: Hi Charles. That's where multi-purpose cookers come into their own. You can brown the meat, and slow cook it in the one device. Cheers Andrew On 18/11/2013 7:45 a.m.,

Re: [CnD] question about cooking meat in the crockpot

Hi Charles. That's where multi-purpose cookers come into their own. You can brown the meat, and slow cook it in the one device. Cheers Andrew On 18/11/2013 7:45 a.m., Charles Rivard wrote: Doesn't that defeat the purpose of using a crock pot, though? I would want to cut down on cleanup later

Re: [CnD] cooking in crock question

About four and a half pounds Charles. Cheers Andrew On 15/11/2013 6:10 p.m., Charles Rivard wrote: 2 kilograms is how many pounds? It would make a difference whether it is frozen or thawed. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! fin

Re: [CnD] question about cooking meat in the crockpot

Hi Nancy. Each to their own I guess, but my own view is not to. Most crockpot manuals and recipe books I've seen advise against it as the internal temp of the meat doesn't come up sufficiently before the outside is done. Also, I've heard you can run the risk of cracking the bowl of the pot w

Re: [CnD] butter

Just to add to the debate, NVDA also reads it fine. Cheers Andrew On 25/10/2013 4:52 a.m., Nicole Massey wrote: And Jaws 12, Jaws 5... -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2013 1

Re: [CnD] under a misconception

ookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Niven Sent: Friday, 8 March 2013 11:03 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] under a misconception hi Charles. Can you get combination crockpots in the US? I've jsut bought one here. It's called a Sunbeam V

Re: [CnD] under a misconception

hi Charles. Can you get combination crockpots in the US? I've jsut bought one here. It's called a Sunbeam VersaCook, and it's a slow cooker, frypan for browning, saucepan and deep fryer all in one unit. This way, I can brown in the pan, then switch to slow cooker mode afterwards. Cheers And

Re: [CnD] rice cookers

turn it on, which pops up when it's done doing its thing. I'm sure there's a lot more it can do than what I'm using it for so far. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Andrew Niven Sen

[CnD] rice cookers

Hi all. Thanks for all the tips on using rice cookers. The one I have is a very basic model with no extra settings on it. Do you people still use this type for all sorts of other things apart from rice? Many thanks. cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthed

Re: [CnD] pressure cookers

Hi there. i have a digital pressure cooker and love it. My one is a tefal. I've a feeling the Cuisinart model is identical. Hope this helps. Cheers Andrew Anmol Bhatia wrote: Hello, I am looking at getting a pressure cooker. Does anyone have recommendation for what type of one I should get?

[CnD] electric rice cookers

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone out there uses an electric rice cooker for anything other than rice? I'm thinking of buying one, but not sure how much use i'd get out of it. Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark ma

Re: [CnD] Reheating Food

Hi Sharon. I think whether or not to use a microwave is purely a matter of personal choice. There are those who believe microwaves are harmful, and those who believe they aren't. personally, i have no problems using a microwave and don't feel that any nutritional value is lost when food is c

Re: [CnD] T-fal ActiFry

y chips to put in the Actifry? Shannon - Original Message - From: "Andrew niven" To: Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 11:44 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] T-fal ActiFry > Hi Shannon. > I've had one of these for a couple of years now and wouldn't want to be > withou

Re: [CnD] In Reply To: T-fal ActiFry

Hi Sarah. How do you go about frying an egg in the Actifry? sounds intriguing. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "Sarah Mellor" To: "Shannon Hannah" ; "Cooking In The Dark" Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 8:58 AM Subject: [CnD] In Reply To: T-fal ActiFry HI Shannon. I have

Re: [CnD] T-fal ActiFry

ints, just turning points. - Original Message - From: "Andrew niven" To: Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 11:44 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] T-fal ActiFry > Hi Shannon. > I've had one of these for a couple of years now and wouldn't want to be > without it. Chips come out &

Re: [CnD] T-fal ActiFry

Hi Shannon. I've had one of these for a couple of years now and wouldn't want to be without it. Chips come out wonderfully, as do chicken drumsticks and wings. The only thing you can't cook as far as I know is anything with fresh batter on it. However, frozen battered products cook very wel

Re: [CnD] Scrambling Eggs in the imcrowave

Hi Jane. Personally, I've had very mixed results scrambling eggs in the microwave. I've ocasionally got them to come out right, but mostly not unfortunately. I prefer to scramble eggs in a very small electric skillet. Failing that, a saucepan or frying pan on top of the stove works well for

Re: [CnD] question for the group

Hi Anna. I don't eat chick peas. However, if I had them I'd treat them the same way i do all leftover canned food. Into the fridge in a different container. Food left in cans develops a strange flavour in my opinion. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "Anna Globe" To: Sent:

Re: [CnD] Softening butter

hi allison. i leave small quantities of butter at a time in my pantry, and i have no problem with it going rancid before i can use it. hope this helps. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "Allison Fallin" To: "Cooking in the Dark" Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 8:35 AM Subject:

Re: [CnD] cutting food.

exactly the way i look at things too Jean. It works for me to. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "Jean Marcley" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 4:27 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] cutting food. If there are sighted people around, ask them to cut it for you. If you are at a rest

Re: [CnD] Stuffing conversion

hi Alison. Well, six ounces are aprox 175 grams. hope this helps. cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "Allison Fallin" To: Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Stuffing conversion It told me the quanity in grams. - Original Message - From: "Nic

Re: [CnD] frozen meat in crockpot question

hi Donald. my first reaction would be don't. i'm sure there are people who have successfully cooked meat from frozen in the crockpot, but i'm afraid I wouldn't risk it. However, just my thought and i'm sure others will have different opinions. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From

Re: [CnD] One touch can opener

hi Bill. maybe your particular can opener was faulty from the start. However, if you have trouble again, maybe try putting it in reverse and see if that releases it. The reverse button is the tiny one on the underside of the pointed end of the machine. Hold it in till it releases the can li

Re: [CnD] A question about sieves/sifters.

hi Dawniell. personally, i always sift as i believe in aerating the flour as it seems to produce lighter fluffier results. i don't bother sifting other dry ingredients though. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "I am Thing" To: Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 6:54 AM Subject: [

Re: [CnD] measuring butter

hi Sisi. one cup butter equals 250 grams. i'm pretty sure a stick of butter is 125 grams or quarter of a pound. hope this helps. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "Sisi Ben-Simon" To: Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 4:12 PM Subject: [CnD] measuring butter Hi all, I always g

Re: [CnD] Food basics in the kitchen.

hi Curtis. personally, i find my battery operated one touch can opener the best i've ever used. Hope this helps. Cheers Andrew Original Message - From: "Curtis Delzer" To: Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 4:37 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Food basics in the kitchen. and, a good can opener? I

Re: [CnD] what is root beer

Hi jeff. yes, i believe you've hit the nail on the head. i live in New Zealand and we don't have root beer here either. however, like you we have gingerbeer. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "Jeff Parker" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 5:57 PM Subject: [CnD] what is r

Re: [CnD] slow cooker question

hi jean. I'm in total agreement here. However, i have heard a lot of people say they have cooked frozen meat and even chickens in their slow cookers and they're still here to tell the tale. Still, it's definitely not a risk i intend to take. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From:

Re: [CnD] sugar from pounds to cups question

Hi Shannon. A pound of sugar equals two cups. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: "Frank and Shannon Hannah" To: "Cooking In The Dark" Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 1:54 PM Subject: [CnD] sugar from pounds to cups question I need to know how many cups of white sugar is in

[CnD] pressure cooker pot roast

hi all. Firstly, appologies to those who will get this message more than once. however, i'm afraid I'm in the mood to brag. i cooked my first roast of beef in my pressure cooker tonight. i couldn't believe how well it turned out. The meat was tender and moist, and there was little or no s

Re: [CnD] Townecraft or other waterless cooking recipes

hi Denise. Is this the same set of cookware Amway sells? I don't know anything about them, but the concept sounds fascinating. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: "Denise Millette" To: Cc: Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 3:17 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Townecraft or other waterless co

Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs?

king eggs? Hi Andrew, What is a pancake factory and where did you purchase it? Is it electric, or do you place it on the stove? Inquiring minds want to know, please. Maria - Original Message - From: "Andrew niven" To: Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 4:26 PM Subject: Re: [C

Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs?

hi Steph. yes, i either butter or spray the machine before use. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "steph" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs? Do you butter it first Andrew? Cheers Steph >hi carlos. >i have a pancake factory,

Re: [CnD] pancake factory

hi Jan. it's an electric machine with two wells in it. you pour the pancake batter into the wells, let it cook for three minutes, close the machine and flip the whole thing over. The pancakes are now on the flat side of the machine browning while you pour two more lots of batter into the hol

Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs?

. cheers andrew - Original Message - From: "kerry Friddell" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2011 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs? Where would a person get a pancake factory? Kerry - Original Message - From: "Andrew niven" To: Sent: Monday, August 01, 2

Re: [CnD] Tips for cooking eggs?

hi carlos. i have a pancake factory, and it also fries eggs beautifully. just crack one egg into each pancake well, close the lid and let them fry for as long as you usually would. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "Carlos Palomino" To: Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 11:59 PM S

Re: [CnD] Whole wheat flour question

hi shannon. If your wholewheat flour still smells ok, then i'd definitely use it. stale wholewheat flour has a rancid smell to it. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: "Shannon Hannah" To: "Cooking In The Dark" Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 2:58 AM Subject: [CnD] Whole wheat flour

Re: [CnD] Recipe, Mini wave oven

hi sean. is that one of the glass bowl ovens? cheers andrew - Original Message - From: "S. Hasberry" To: Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 10:10 AM Subject: [CnD] Recipe, Mini wave oven I've been presented with a free mini wave oven..are they blind friendly and does anyone know where

Re: [CnD] BAKED PEACHES FOR 2

hi maria. i'm inclined to think that tinned peaches are called for here as it says drained peach halfves. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: "Maria" To: Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 3:13 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] BAKED PEACHES FOR 2 Hi, I was wondering if I could use canned

Re: [CnD] Dinner tonight

e oven to me several years ago for Christmas. They purchased it from QVC. I would like to know more about your oven. Mike -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Andrew niven Sent: Thursday, March

Re: [CnD] Dinner tonight

hi mike. is that one of the portable ovens that uses a glass bowl and the electrical part is all in the lid? if so, i use one myself and wouldn't be without it. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: "Mike" To: Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 2:51 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Dinner tonight

Re: [CnD] for list members in the UK, talking microwave

mbers in the UK, talking microwave Hello Andrew, this microwave sounds great. Do you remember what it's called and how to find it online? Thanks Sisi - Original Message - From: "Andrew niven" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:30 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] for list member

Re: [CnD] for list members in the UK, talking microwave

Hi Sisi. i'm not in the UK, but there was one talking conbination microwave/convection imported into New zealand for evaluation purposes, and I was lucky enough to trial it in my home. I found the oven very good to use, and unlike the ordinary talking microwave, it has a stainless steel inter

Re: [CnD] Crustless Quiche

hi malak. all the ingredients are mixed together for this type of quiche. another name for them is a self-crusting quiche as when it is baked, a very thin crust forms on the gbottom. Cheers andrew - Original Message - From: "Malak & Mohamed" To: Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 7:03 AM

Re: [CnD] The Activfry

ot the freshly battered ones. (I don't mean battered, as in > abused, btw!) Perhaps it's because the freshly made ones would drip > and cause problems with the unit. Hmmm. If you can do fish sticks, > then you could do frozen shrimp ... Pardon me, I have to go add a few >

Re: [CnD] The Activfry

hen you could do frozen shrimp ... Pardon me, I have to go add a few more pennies to my Save-for-the-ActiFry jar! Jennifer On 2/13/11, Andrew niven wrote: > hi Jennifer. > if you're referring to onion rings bought frozen from the supermarket, then > I would think you would > be able

Re: [CnD] The Activfry

kitchen gadget has its place and it is a personal thing > whether you buy gadgets or not. > > Mary Ann Marchand. > - Original Message - > From: "Andrew niven" > To: > Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2011 1:36 AM > Subject: Re: [CnD] The Activfry > > &

Re: [CnD] 8 ounces

hi Kerry. It's a little short, but probably not enough to make any difference. One cup sour cream equals 250 mills. hope this helps. Cheers Andrew - Original Message - From: "Kerryann Ifill" To: Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 3:16 PM Subject: [CnD] 8 ounces Hi again, Thanks for

Re: [CnD] The Activfry

hi Mary ann. as the owner of both a deep fryer and an Actifry, I find they both have their merrits. While you may well be right regarding the fat content of fresh fries, most of the fries I cook are frozen and i feel there is a lot more than one or two tablesppoonsful of oil absorbed in them.

Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer

as if it is not meant for batter-coated items, either. (Andrew, forgive me if I have been addressing you incorrectly. I haven't called you Andy, because of the way you sign your e-mail. If you prefer Andy, let me know.) Jennifer On 2/7/11, Andrew niven wrote: > hi penny. > someh

Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer

;- Original Message - > >From: "Jennifer Chambers" > >To: > >Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:20 PM > >Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer > > > > > >Andrew, thanks for posting this. I was wondering if the hing would > >wor

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