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2020-06-10 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I have a friend who would like to join this list. Would someone send me the message used to subscribe to this list. Thanks for the help! Gary Patterson ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

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2020-06-10 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I have a friend who would like to join this list. Hence, would someone send me the message that is used to subscribe to this list? Thanks in adfvance! Gary Patterson ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] I have a huge streusel problem

2020-01-24 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I have never cooked streusel, but below are a few recipes from a google search. Search tip: Pick your search words carefully. Preceed each search with the plus symbol. If you use three or more search terms, you should end up with a very few results. Space between each search term. Gary

Re: [CnD] Slicing fresh baked bread?

2019-08-20 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Blind Mice Had a knife that you can adjust the distance between the serrated blade and a straight edge. Turning the dial to the width you want. The width adjust determines the thickness being cut. The knife comes in a small wooden square block. A two-tine-fork blade stores in the wooden block.

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] cleaning stove

2019-07-22 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
To clean a glass stove top. I bought a kit from Sears many years ago. The blade is not metal; however, it will clean any very burned messes. Sometimes, a sheet of very lightly abrasive steel wool spills will work fine. The tip I spoke of has a tip shaped like a chisel. One side of the scraper

Re: [CnD] help with stove

2019-07-01 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I use a smooth top stove and haven't found anything I cannot do. There are not any buttons or switches; so I made a template having holes over the spots to issue commands. Centering pans over the hot spots if very easy just placing some of my fingers around the pan to judge where the heat is

Re: [CnD] accessible ranges on the market

2019-03-12 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Hi, I have a Kenmore range with no knobs or switches. I made a template out of Lexann, like Plexi Glass. It takes 3 or 4 different steps. I drilled holes in the Lexann and then made an outline of where the spots were to be picked. You choice might depend on how long you will be using the range.

Re: [CnD] Cooking on a flat top stove

2019-01-12 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Brian, I have a flat top stove. I developed and made a template because the stove doesn't have any buttons or switches. If you don't have to deal with a that project, I'm not sure when you say you want something to locate the eye. So, I will guess. Really I have no problem locating the burners.

Re: [CnD] cooking eggs

2017-11-22 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Try applying very gentle pressure with a finger on top of the egg before moving the egg itself. Try this, pick the skillet up and move the skillet over the bread. Your egg needs to slide out of the skillet and fall on the bread; the egg needs to be cooked medium or firmer. A tad bit of water

Re: [CnD] cooking eggs

2017-11-22 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
One additional tip: Without or with rings, place a small amount of water in the skillet, and then the edges aren't crispy. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Friday, November 17, 2017 9:27 AM To:

Re: [CnD] Making whipped cream

2017-10-27 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
tic can absorb the fat from the cream. Put > the mixer on high-speed, and then listen for how the sound in the bowl > changes, stopping the mixer and checking out how cream feels. You do this, > because if you whip too long, the cream will turn into butter. > > >> On Oct 26, 2017,

Re: [CnD] Making whipped cream

2017-10-27 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
The dulce de leche translated is sweet milk. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Friday, October 27, 2017 12:08 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Lisa Belville Subject: Re: [CnD] Making whipped

Re: [CnD] Making whipped cream

2017-10-26 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
1. First put your beeters in the freezer. Two: Have your egg whites as cold as you can, 3. Beet with as fast as possible until egg whites are forming peaks. This method whould work. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Sugar's Breakfast Casserole

2017-10-24 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Yes, this message came through. Sure like a lot of your recipes and/or tips/techniques. I have a range that does everything but talk. The range has no buttons or switches. I made a template that has holes in a material known as Lexanne, like PlexiGlass. There are spots on the back panel of the

Re: [CnD] Sugar's Breakfast Casserole

2017-10-24 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Yes you are coming through loud and clear. You should be receiving your messages when the message reaches the group. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 10:42 AM To:

Re: [CnD] Questions about making flan!

2017-07-31 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Claudia, I helped cook flan about 38 years ago. The most difficult task was melting the sugar in a skillet. It seems like it took close to an hour and cooking at a high heat. What I think we did was to put the custard in a pie tin and then put the pie tin into water in the oven. Do you have

Re: [CnD] Meatloaf

2017-04-26 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Teresa, if you go to Food.about.com, find the link to southern food, open that link and you will go to the big category of southern cooking. Enter the search term "meat loaf". You will find hundreds of recipes for all kind of foods at the Food.about.com Site. Gary Patterson -Original

Re: [CnD] O Lord God Ya'all, Beware! Guess What?

2017-03-27 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Doug, I, about 12 years ago, I bought an Elite model range with no buttons or switches. To solve the access problem, I made a template with holes in it. The touch spots were so sensitive that I couldn't put my hand close to the back piece with one of them being activating and I wouldn't know

Re: [CnD] Irish butter

2017-03-20 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
If you use self rising butter, don't add salt. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Sugar lopez via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2017 7:27 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Sugar lopez Subject: Re: [CnD] Irish butter Hello

Re: [CnD] Homemade bread

2016-12-10 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Also, I have a braille book which I had transcribed that has recipes for breads with whole grains. I would have to type these in because they are in hard copy braille. And when I think about it, you may well not be interested in braille. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Amanda

Re: [CnD] Homemade bread

2016-12-09 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Amanda, I have two main folders with techniques for baking bread and the others are actual recipes. No bread machines in them. I have formatted most of the recipes for embossing. ' Here are the category for the types of bread. Consider what you want to obtain . For instance, corn bread, dinner

Re: [CnD] a website for low vision and blind chefs; products

2016-10-08 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I didn't see anything on the site you proffered for making suggestions. I won't go into a great deal of detail about my ability to access a stove that has no buttons or switches (incidentally, not marking with just dymo tape). The range I have is an Elite Kenmore range. In general, I made a

Re: [CnD] Peach Crisp

2016-08-09 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Does anyone find peaches or nectarines that are nicely ripened? I go by the aroma of the fruit. Most, or all of it, is picked so prematurely. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Naima Leigh via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2016

Re: [CnD] recipe request

2016-08-07 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Janet, I know there are several key lime pie recipes in Food.about.com Enter your request and you will get several that I recall. Key lime, yum! Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Janet Brown via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Saturday, August 06,

Re: [CnD] Hi

2016-07-21 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I haven't figured out what recipe you are talking about and the subject line in this message. A recipe for Hi? Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Naima Leigh via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 3:17 PM To:

Re: [CnD] crazy cake

2016-07-20 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Come on, Marie, you are just as capable as any other cook! Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 7:11 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Marie Rudys Subject: Re: [CnD] crazy

Re: [CnD] Copycat Pioneer Woman Hoppin John Recipe

2016-07-20 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Yes, I probably want your recipe; you didn't say what the recipe is. However, I'll pick what I want and delete the others. gpatterson...@mchsi.com Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Naima Leigh via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 20,

Re: [CnD] blind canners

2016-07-17 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Gail, I'm not giving you a detailed process for canning; however, I have heard of people putting the jars with the lids that seal in a hot water bath. The other method I have heard of is to do part of the process in a pressure cooker. If you have an accessible pressure cooker, you should be OK

Re: [CnD] Talking Microwave

2016-07-07 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Hi neighbor. When you can get any substance off the display, like oil from your skin or left overs from tape that was previously used to mark spots on the display, the adhesive on the dymo tape seems to be sticky enough. Kids playing with or using the microwave can loosen the labels. This is

Re: [CnD] Peanut Butter Problem

2016-06-30 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I have a suggestion that I haven't tried. Spoon the amount of peanut butter into a micro wave bowl. Try warming the peanut butter till it is warm. Try increments of the heat. I may have to try my suggestion. I should have done it before I brought the idea to bare. Gary Patterson

Re: [CnD] opti grill

2016-06-22 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Consider writing down the functions of each button on a plastic sheet like thermoform paper. APH has this sort of paper. Perhaps some one might transcribe the grill manual with the hope that this subject has been beaten to death Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Sharon Howerton

Re: [CnD] Quinoa?

2016-05-11 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
There are likely to be recipes using quinoa in the Low Carb section of the Food.About.Com web site. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Christina via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 6:50 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc:

[CnD] Long time without chatting

2016-04-04 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Do you or Larry know of a resource describing gestures so that I could have an idea how to do them when, or whenever, I ever decide to get any Apple products? Do you use any of the apple products? I'm in the midst of doing major projects to my house. New siding, insulation and a new roof.

Re: [CnD] Flat top stove's

2016-02-22 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Anita, I didn't locate your e-mail address; hence, this will go to the list. Yes, I have a flat stove with no buttons or switches. It's not difficult to clean or operate. There are ways to operate the range without any buttons or switches. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From:

Re: [CnD] Looking for rolled cookie tips

2015-12-14 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Hi, I have what is a pretty good way. I have these rubber rings that are diferent thicknesses. There are two rings for each thickness. You place the rings at both ends of your rolling pin. And I'm sorry that I do not know what these are called. Places that have quite a bit of kitchen gadgets

Re: [CnD] frying sunnyside up eggs

2015-11-15 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
This may be a long shot for finding the cook book. The author was Tips, I can't recall her name. She taught at the Texas School for the Blind. I don't know if they still have a library at the school. The other option would be to contact the state library for the blind in Austin. HTH Gary

Re: [CnD] Flat top

2015-11-10 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Hello, I use a range that has no buttons or switches. What I did to make it accessible is a small list of actions to make this range accessible. I bought a piece of a plastic type of material named Lexann. I bought this at home depot I believe, (a big box store). Next I marked places on the

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

2015-10-15 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
A few rolls of dymo tape and a slate with two slits to pull the dymo tape through. For metal cans, buy some magnetic strips that you can stick on the dymo tape; that way you can save the labels as you create them and reuse on other cans of the same product. How about a timer which you can set

Re: [CnD] How to fill a Container with hot water?

2015-10-02 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
At blindness vendors you will find liquid detectors that will beep when the liquid is near the top of the cup or bowl. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Parham Doustdar via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 3:31 AM To:

Re: [CnD] Question: Bacon in the oven

2015-09-15 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I haven't cooked bacon with the convection feature. However, I have cooked the bacon on top of a tray with a rack in both the oven and toaster oven. If I were you, I would try in the range oven using 400DG for 15 to 17 minutes. In the toaster oven, I would again use the pan with the rack to let

Re: [CnD] KC Masterpiece hot habenaro

2015-08-23 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Habenaro peppers are the hottest peppers which are commonly used. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 5:32 PM To: cooking in the dark list Subject: [CnD] KC Masterpiece hot

Re: [CnD] Oil Mister

2015-08-20 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Susan, I have made tortillas in the long past. I have the mister and better make the cheese enchiladas soon. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Susan Lumpkin via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2015 7:27 AM To:

[CnD] Oil Mister

2015-08-15 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I have a recipe for cheese enchiladas. One step in the process was to heat oil, dip tortillas into the oil until they were warm and limp. I thought this step was messy; so I found a gizmo called an oil mister. You put oil into the container and then spray your pans or foods you want oiled. For

Re: [CnD] Transparent Onions

2015-08-15 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Old leather bat: Are you sure you aren't warming up to be a politician with statements like that? Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: olb--- via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 12:53 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org;

Re: [CnD] directions to food boxes- Gary

2015-04-28 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Hi folks. Thanks for the kind words. I have a saying that I use less and less as I grow older, I will never say I'm ready to die because I haven't learned everything yet. I love to learn! Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Sugar via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Directions to food boxes like macaroni and cheese and stuff.

2015-04-26 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
The URL is http://www.directionsforme.org/ I didn't try it out, but this site looks like what you are looking for. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Teresa Mullen via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 12:39 PM To:

Re: [CnD] Coffee?

2015-04-26 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Now Regina, now that you have located directions, what's for dinner tomorrow! Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 6:52 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'Sugar'; 'Teresa

Re: [CnD] home made ice cream?

2015-04-25 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I have an ice cream mixer that is hand cranked. The bucket is I believe hard plastic but is large enough for ice and salt. The tank holds up to a half gallon. One of my former wives and I used a recipe for vanilla ice cream which was cooked on the stove resulting a custard cream, very soft and

Re: [CnD] getting things level

2015-04-14 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
A lady, who is not blind, said she takes the baking pan after it is filled with the batter and shakes the pan a little, but in addition she tips the pan one way and then tips the pan the other direction. Then you can give the batter a feel test. You might try running the back of a spoon over

Re: [CnD] Getting Recipes from Kindle Books

2015-03-18 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Paula this doesn't apply to exactly what your question was. First, what can you read Kindle books with? I get thousands of messages from food.about.com. That gives you many cuisines or very educational news letters that you can sign up for. There are only about 1 or 2 messages a week. For

Re: [CnD] a dish I make and some questions

2015-03-11 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I find that putting grated cheese melts just fine on top of scrambled eggs. Your cheese probably won't melt if you wait to put the cheese on top of your taco fixings and don't heat the whole thing. I use picante sauce, Pace, in three strengths of heat. This salsa has chopped vegetables in it.

Re: [CnD] question about tortillas

2015-03-10 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
For various times, I have made corn tortillas. I have a tortilla press and a small cast iron skillet for browning the tortillas. I used to buy the peppers that were dried up and filled with seeds. I roasted them in the oven for about 20 to 30 seconds. Then I made enchilada sauce using the

Re: [CnD] Quick Chocolate chip cookies using bisquick

2015-02-27 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Brittany, when you add in all the ingredients, the Bowl will be heavy and the dough will be stiff. Unless you have a lot of musciles in your hand, my guess is that you should mix the bowl on a pretty powerful mixer. From a somewhat, novice, that's my expierence with quite stiff and heavy

Re: [CnD] to save or not, that is the question

2015-02-27 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Velvita is not refrigerated at the grocery store; however, I assume that left over cheese might need to be refrigerated. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Regina Marie via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 12:27 PM To:

Re: [CnD] OT: please consider helping my B/VI students – Vote online

2015-02-24 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I don't understand where one gets the information for step 3. 3. You will be taken to a new window where you will fill in your e-mail and copy the security graphic or audio clip. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Janet Acheson via Cookinginthedark

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] scrambling eggs.

2014-08-10 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
I also use milk (either 1/4 or 1/3 cup milk. An ingredient to use to make your scrambled eggs lighter and fluffier is cream of tartar, not a lot, experiment. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Sandy via

Re: [CnD] scrambling eggs.

2014-08-10 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Sorry, I forgot to say I usually use two eggs for scrambling eggs plus Pace Pecante Chunky Salsa. There are three strengths: mild, medium or hot. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Sandy via

Re: [CnD] Using a crockpot for the first time

2014-08-10 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
First, you might try using crock pot bags; they are somewhat difficult to deal with because the bags I bought were just a big square of plastic. That made them difficult to remove the contents without making a big mess. Perhaps I got the wrong ones because I have some plastic oven bags which are

Re: [CnD] picking peaches

2014-08-10 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
During the summer, I pick the nectarines or peaches up and give them a smell test right there in the store. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Shirley Baker via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 08,

Re: [CnD] crockpot cake

2014-08-10 Thread Gary Patterson via Cookinginthedark
Go to food.about.com. On that page you can find all kinds of cuisines and types of regional foods. There are about 1700 crock pot recipes, of course not all of them are cakes. I would believe they are categorized. Gary Patterson -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark