Re: [CnD] School Treats

2012-10-18 Thread Jay
Hello Shira, It's not just the U.S. who have such rules regarding children's allowable foods and snacks. Here in Canada our laws are very similar in many ways. But the reasons given by our schools and other officials tell us that the main reason is related to the increase in allergic

Re: [CnD] Chicken/Beef stew recipes?

2012-07-08 Thread Jay
Hello Carlos, Here's my favorite chicken stew... Chicken stews do not need any special ingredients to taste fantastic, the secret of a tasty chicken stew is cooking chicken pieces on the bone, this way you have your very own chicken stock flavor without having to add extra store bought

Re: [CnD] Summit I.d. mate

2012-05-13 Thread Jay
Hello Allison, I've found that if I hold the ID Mate about 6 inches away from whatever I'm trying to scan, then just point the lens at the item, starting from the top, then moving it down toward the bottom, the reading is generally easy to find. Most cans have their bar code near the seam,

Re: [CnD] The Pen Friend

2012-02-01 Thread Jay
Hi Tom, Here's a link to the ILA store and it's description of the Pen Friend. http://www.independentliving.com/prodinfo.asp?number=756610 HTH At 07:29 AM Wednesday 2/1/2012, Tom wrote: Heidi, I heard the demonstration of the pen friend on youtube. It is quite an instrument! I have

Re: [CnD] Cookies in muffin tins?

2011-12-06 Thread Jay
a metal muffin pan for cookies, so can't help you with that one. HTH Cheers Jay At 06:23 PM Tuesday 12/6/2011, you wrote: I'm so sorry, I know this was discussed and I guess I didn't pay as much attention as I thought I did, lol. Someone on here mentioned that they put their cookies

Re: [CnD] silicone pans

2011-10-30 Thread Jay
I know that many folks use spray, or other greasing methods on silicone, but I never have. I use various sizes of silicone pans and cookie sheets for baking as well as roasting meats and the like and have never lubricated any of those pans prior to pouring or placing the item to be baked or

Re: [CnD] easy sugar cookies

2011-10-04 Thread Jay
may have a better method but, this worked for me. Jay -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jean Hunt Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 11:03 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] easy

Re: [CnD] easy sugar cookies

2011-10-04 Thread Jay
guess it is all in the learning curve of a rookie cook! Jay -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jay Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 4:01 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] easy sugar

[CnD] Food basics in the kitchen.

2011-09-29 Thread Jay
for me to use. I will have to do that and will more than likely use my pen friend for that task. Do any of you have any other suggestions for other basics? Jay -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Becky

[CnD] recipes for singles

2011-09-28 Thread Jay
Hi all, I am new to this list. My name is Jay and I am a single adult and would like to give cooking for myself a shot. I mean, I have been cooking for myself all these years but it has been simple stuff. Mainly, my meat has been the precooked kind or the processed stuff that you just heat

Re: [CnD] Silicone bakeware Brand Names

2011-02-03 Thread Jay
with your own tests with silicone. You're going to be very pleasantly surprised. Jay At 04:58 AM Thursday 2/3/2011, you wrote: Okay, a final question here! So, overall, do you grease with margarine, oil or those nonstick cooking sprays? also, do you have a sticky, like a greasy film

Re: [CnD] Silicone bakeware Brand Names

2011-02-02 Thread Jay
, if a recipe called for baking something at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour, how would this translate to a microwave? Lisa - Original Message - From: Jay f...@speedemessenger.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Using Silicone

Re: [CnD] Using Silicone bakeware in the Microwave?

2011-01-28 Thread Jay
Message - From: Jay f...@speedemessenger.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [CnD] Using Silicone bakeware in the Microwave? Hi Lisa, I've been using my silicone pans in the microwave for years, with no apparent harm to the pans, my

Re: [CnD] Using Silicone bakeware in the Microwave?

2011-01-26 Thread Jay
Hi Lisa, I've been using my silicone pans in the microwave for years, with no apparent harm to the pans, my microwave, my food or myself... at least as far as can be determined. In fact, with the ease of cleanup and the fact that I can usually pull a silicone pan out of the microwave with my

Re: [CnD] Greasing Silicone Pans?

2011-01-11 Thread Jay
will ever stick to them, whatever methods you use. That's been my personal experience anyway. Hope this helps. Good luck. At 10:47 PM Monday 1/10/2011, you wrote: Are you supposed to grease them or use nonstick cooking spray on them? - Original Message - From: Jay f

Re: [CnD] Greasing Silicone Pans?

2011-01-11 Thread Jay
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Jay Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 6:54 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD] Greasing Silicone Pans? Hi Sandy, There are mixed opinions about whether or not to grease silicone pans. Some folks say that if they're not greased

Re: [CnD] Cleaning Those Silicone Pans

2011-01-10 Thread Jay
pans and cups of silicone are very difficult to keep clean! Is this true or what maintenance do they require? - Original Message - From: Jay f...@speedemessenger.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 8:16 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Making Cookies in Muffin pans

Re: [CnD] Meat Loaf in Muffin Tins

2011-01-10 Thread Jay
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 9:14 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Making Cookies in Muffin pans? I have two sizes of silicone cups. The minis and the regular. I never through of doing cookies like that, but I plan to try it. Marilyn - Original Message - From: Jay f

Re: [CnD] Making Cookies in Muffin pans?

2011-01-09 Thread Jay
could this work in the tin muffin pans? Thanks jackie - Original Message - From: Jay f...@speedemessenger.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 9:41 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Making Cookies in Muffin pans? Hello Claudia, I've been baking cookies in muffin pans

Re: [CnD] Making Cookies in Muffin pans?

2011-01-08 Thread Jay
! What happens like if you are doing cheese Wafers, or shortbreads where they tell you to press them flat with either a fork dipped in flour or a flat-bottomed juice glass dipped in granulated sugar? - Original Message - From: Jay f...@speedemessenger.com To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Making Cookies in Muffin pans?

2011-01-07 Thread Jay
Hello Claudia, I've been baking cookies in muffin pans for several years and wouldn't do them any other way. What made me first attempt this was once I got some silicone muffin pans. These make the job so quick and easy that I don't know why more folks don't use this method. So, as long

Re: [CnD] talking coffee maker

2010-12-29 Thread Jay
I think the one being discussed is the Speak n' brew It has a reusable filter and is said to be efficient and accurate. I don't have one, but know a few folks who do. It's currently available on line at: http://tinyurl.com/2ulo7l6 The cost is about $80 U.S. HTH - Original Message -

Re: [CnD] Cookies in a Muffin Pan.

2010-12-22 Thread Jay
I changed the subject line a bit, sorry if it breaks things for anyone. When I put my unbaked cookie dough in the muffin cups, I place the regular size ball there, then press it to flatten it a bit as usual. The dough is in the center of the bottom of the muffin cup, so isn't touching the

Re: [CnD] Shaping Storing Cookies?

2010-12-21 Thread Jay
Hi Claudia, I must admit that I cheat when making such cookies. I use a few silicone muffin pans and place each cookie in one of those muffin cups. This not only seems to bake them all evenly and neatly, but they're all the same size and never contact or run together, regardless of the

Re: [CnD] Chinese Noodle Nut Clusters

2010-11-06 Thread Jay
Hi Diane, I think this is the one you're looking for... Chinese Noodle Nut Clusters yield: Makes about 30 clusters Ingredients: 2 cups (10 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter 2 cups (about 4 ounces) Chinese chow-mein noodles, broken into 1/2-inch to

Re: [CnD] bisquick alternative

2010-09-24 Thread Jay
To make your own bisquick, mix the following ingredients until crumbly: 2 3/4 cups sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 cup vegetable shortening This makes 3 cups... Use as a replacement for Bisquick in any recipe. It's always worked well for me.

Re: [CnD] Does anyone have a cooking conversion chart?

2010-09-08 Thread Jay
This, although not a chart, is a websight where you can convert just about anything to anything else. It even has a specific cooking section for cooking and other food-prep conversions. http://www.onlineconversion.com/ Hope this helps. At 02:07 PM Wednesday 9/8/2010, you wrote: Hi

Re: [CnD] LOOKING FOR A RECIPE!

2010-07-15 Thread Jay
Paula Deen's Sour Cream Pound Cake Cook Time: 1 hr 20 min Level: Easy Yield: 8 to 10 servings Ingredients 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter 3 cups sugar 1 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups all-purpose flour 6 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In

Re: [CnD] oops, Fudge recipe

2010-07-06 Thread Jay
Here are 2 fudge recipes for microwave cooking that appeared on this list recently. I hope one of them may be what you're looking for. Sorry, but I don't recall who originally sent these to the list. 1. Sweet Milk Fudge 1 can sweetened condensed milk (8 ounce) 250 ml 3 cups semi-sweet

Re: [CnD] macaroni salad

2010-06-27 Thread Jay
Helman's Classic Macaroni Salad Ingredients 8 ounces elbow macaroni 1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon hellmann's Dijonnaise mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup

[CnD] Make your own Bisquick

2010-04-06 Thread Jay
Make Your Own Bisquick Mix Can be used in any recipe that calls for Bisquick. Ingredients: 8 1/2 cups flour 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1 Tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry-milk 2 1/4 cups vegetable shortening Method: Sift together

Re: [CnD] Question about Salt

2010-03-15 Thread Jay
Greetings Judie, Here is a link to a page that has a very good explanation of salts and their differences. http://tinyurl.com/yjq4htj HTH Cheers Jay At 07:49 AM Monday 3/15/2010, you wrote: I'm wondering what the difference is between Kosher, and regular salt. I notice some recipes