[CnD] Pampered Chef muffin tips?

OO! That is a really good idea. I just got a pizza stone from them and some interesting spice blends. Also was talked into doing a party. (Not really talked into it.) but am having one at the end of September. Take care. Lori -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??

Hello, Debbie and I were talking about this message and both agree that more talking Microwaves would be nice. I would like to have a talking bread machine. also if there was a way to make tactile markings on electric skillets would be nice. Bill Deatherage

Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??

In making my kitchen accessible I would really like to see a couple of things done. First as products are designed and produced Make them accessible for all people with disabilities. In doing so those who are not disabled in some way can have a button or switch to turn off the accessible features.

Re: [CnD] pecan cake

I, for one, wouldn't mind scratch recipes, either. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Judy Cowart Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 4:42 PM To: cooking in the dark Subject: [CnD] pecan cake I've looked at

Re: [CnD] muffin tips?

Hi Alex, I used to hate making muffins and cup cakes for the same reason. Then I bought the large cookie scoop from Pampered Chef. It is wonderful. If you knows someone who sells pampered Chef I would recommend it. I also use the medium scoop for cookies. I also use the paper cup cake li

Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??

Hello Beverley, I have been taking eye drops for glaucoma for many years. I keep the drops in the fridge, whether they tell you to or not, because when the drop is cold you can feel where it lands, hopefully in the eye, and also can count how many land in the correct place when you squee the

Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??

How about approaching this from the other side of the angle? A simple scale that reads micrograms would be nice for this, as it'd be able to trigger each time the weight changes from a drop. Even if it just beeped when any weight, no matter how light, was added to it, that'd do the job. A beeping

Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??

I would just love it if someone could come up with a beeping eye dropper. So many times it come up to use 2 drops, etc. and I have no idea how many drops are going anywhere. Thanks for asking this question. Beverly -

[CnD] Southern Praline Pecan Cake

Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package butter pecan cake mix 1 (16 ounce) container coconut pecan frosting 4 eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup water 1 cup chopped pecans Directions 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 or 10 inch Bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray. 2.Combine th

[CnD] BUTTER PECAN CAKE MIX COOKIES

BUTTER PECAN CAKE MIX COOKIES 1 box Betty Crocker butter pecan cake mix 1 pkg. 9-12oz. pecan pieces 2 eggs 1 stick butter Soften or melt butter (not hot). Add eggs and beat slightly. Add cake mix and nuts mix well (batter will be stiff). Drop spoonfuls and press on cookie sheet. Bake in a prehe

[CnD] Paninis and Quesadillas(was: Waffle irons)

A Panini is an Italian grilled cheese sandwich, often with additional ingredients in them, like ham or other meats or fruit along with the cheese. Panini recipes often call for European cheeses like mozzarella or Swiss, though I've seen some with Asiago and with cheddar. Provolone and Parmesan als

Re: [CnD] Waffle irons

Hi Nicole, Now you have me intrigued. What is a quesidilla and a panini and how do you make them, and how do they differ from a regular grilled sandwich. Thanks. Sheila Vancouver, Canada. At 10:57 AM 8/5/2011, you wrote: I suspect you could. That said, my George Foreman is much smaller than

[CnD] pecan cake

I've looked at all my pecan cake recipes and they are all from scratch. Sorry. Judy ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] southern pecan cake recipe?

Hello all, A friend of mine is from Louisiana, and his mother makes a wonderful pecan cake. However, she refuses to give up the recipe. It is just a boxed yellow cake, but the topping is what is so good (and, of course, homemade). I wonder if anyone has a recipe for a topping for a yellow cake that

[CnD] adjusting some ovens

This is probably something everyone else on this list already knows but just in case that's not now correct I'll write it up. Some conventional ovens appear not to allow the shelves to be removed but that's actually not the case. If you have an oven in which the shelf can only be slid part of

Re: [CnD] rib cooking

Thanks much. I bought some beef ribs the other day so wanted to know. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Dale Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 5:20 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: Re: [CnD

Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible?/Another Pet Peeve!

Many small appliances, such as blenders, coffeemakers, etc. have "fill" marks, which are often raised, but more often than not, are placed on the outside of the container, which doesn't help a blind person to line up with the marking. I've gotten around those by using other measurements, but if th

Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??

I for one wouldn't consider Braille as a feature, as I can't read it. (over a decade of whacking on conga drums killed my pressure sensitivity in my fingertips) I prefer buttons, switches, knobs, and dials to yet another computer in the kitchen to break down. Some things, especially things with he

Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??

I agree, braille, or at least, discernable tactile markings on flat-screened devices would be wonderful. I'd also like to see a greater use of audio, even simple things like audible beeps on small appliances. Just as an example, I just purchased a new toaster which has a series of four buttons. I

Re: [CnD] Waffle irons

I suspect you could. That said, my George Foreman is much smaller than my waffle iron. I also use my quesadilla maker to make grilled sandwiches and paninis. -Original Message- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Sheila Ri

Re: [CnD] Waffle irons

I have one that's very small. it's an actual sandwich maker. I'm not sure on the brand of it though! ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] Waffle irons

Hi, Can you use a waffle iron to make a grilled sandwich? I guess they would have a pattern on them but would taste the same I would love to have a small sandwich grill but don't want a laarge one like the George Foreman. Sheila, Vancouver, Canada

[CnD] suggestion for recipe reading, plus success!

Hi all, I have successfully made the pumpkin chocolate chip muffins from a recipe sent to this list some time ago. They turned out perfectly, and the only help I had was in operating the oven's "touch" controls. What I found out, and would like to pass on, is how effective my iPod Touch was in rea

Re: [CnD] batter in the iron

it is tricky. Use the little cup thing that comes with the maker and put the batter really close to the iron. Paper towel or a chopping mat under both iron and bowl helps too. It is just a messy process but yummy results. No risk, no romance. Jan -- Email services provided by the System Access

Re: [CnD] Digital ovens

Ah, okay. This might be something to mention to the mice, then, as ovens tend to have some variance between models and sometimes within a model line. This is the single biggest difficulty I have in the kitchen. (I worked in restaurants back in my sighted days, even managing one, so my kitchen skill

Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??

I used some epoxy and a toothpick glued to the oven for the location of 350° so I could have a marker, and the dial is marked with puff paint every fifty degrees. I'll eventually mark the oven with more toothpicks and a bead or two for different place holders. I don't trust puff paint to last very

Re: [CnD] batter in the iron

When I was first learning to make waffles I had sighted assistance, and one of the things I practiced was putting the batter right in the center of the iron. We also measured carefully to determine exactly what was required. Exact measurements weren't scaled to make sure it completely covered the i

Re: [CnD] Digital ovens

I had a digital oven a few years ago. When I turned it on, it automatically started at 350 and increased in five-degree increments. It also clicked and I think a light was involved when it was preheated. Becky -Original Message- From: Mary Ann Robinson Sent: Thursday, August 04, 201

Re: [CnD] OT: Making your kitchen accessible??

Is there a way to mark dial ovens? I have sighted help because I live with family; however it would be nice to be able to mark the numbers. Hope that helps. Becky -Original Message- From: cheryl Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2011 6:40 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD]

Re: [CnD] rib cooking

Howdy All, I use a dry rub on my ribs first if doing them in the oven. First I broil on each side for about 10 minutes and then wrap in foil and bake at 275 for about 20 to 25 minutes a pound. Usually is about 2 hours. Next I pull them out of the oven and open up the foil. I add my barbecue sauc

Re: [CnD] Digital ovens

Hi, As of yet, there is not an actual talking oven thermometer. If you can get some sighted assistance, turn on the oven at 350 and let it heat up. Have your sighted amigo read the temperature from the thermometer inside. There should be an adjustment on the back of the temperature dial that ca