Yes, when I got my Braille cookbook, the binder was already starting to fray
and tear. I got many wonderful tips and recipes from it. Many good books out
there, and from the past!
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org]
They have apple core slicers at Wal mart. I bought one a year or so ago for
a blind lady that had a kitchen fire and lost everything in the kitchen.
That was one of the many little things I found to buy for her she had
mentioned she lost, for a kitchen shower some of us gave her. Katie
I will have to keep looking, then, at different Wal Marts; the main one I
usually frequent did not have any!
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Katie Chandler
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 2:08
Oh, that must be so sad. It takes so many years to add up so many things
you get around the house and then all of that can be wiped out in one day
when a fire or other tragedy happens. I wonder how these people gather the
strength to start out again. They have a lot of faith or inner
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From: Bradley Eaton eltonb...@gmail.com
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday,
Heidi, I heard the demonstration of the pen friend on youtube. It is quite an
instrument!
I have several questions about it. Would Heidi or anyone on the list be able to
answer these questions for me?
1. The big question for me is how much does it cost?
2. How can I get it in the United
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
I got both the slicer that the ex took when we divorced and my corer that I
still have in the gadgets section of the grocery store.
I've found I have an easier time in coring apples if I turn the apple upside
down and go from the bottom. Apples tend to have more uneven bottoms than
tops.
hi
i have bought an apple slicer from amazon for about $8 or something
like that. i love this one becasue after you push down to slice, you
turn it over and flip the little plate down and it pushes agains the
slices. the slices pop right out of the slicer. the others that i had
gotten, i
hello :)
cut cabbage in four
Then break the cabbage with your hand. you can feel where the leaves
begin to get hard.. it sort of naturally seperate. the hard part is
the core. :)
you can also use a knife to help seperating the lieves from the core.
hope that helped :)
- Ranveig -
2012/2/1,
Heidi, I was very excited about the Pen Friend. I do have questions before I
actually order one. My question to you is this. How do you know what a label
is on a can? Does the Pen Friend read the bar code to you so that you can
record the label yourself for easy Access? If you need to have
Here is the description of the PenFriend Labeling System.
The best place to purchase it is at Blind Mice Mart!
Description of The PenFriend Labeling System
Easily record and re-record information using
this versatile, pocket-sized, easy-to-use product
and the self-adhesive labels. Instantly
It is one and the same.
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Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second.
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From: Sandy from OK! warren.san...@sbcglobal.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 12:50 AM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Gadgets
That's the one with
Exactly right.
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From: Sandy from OK! warren.san...@sbcglobal.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'Rhonda Scott'
earthmag...@sbcglobal.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 12:57 AM
Subject: Re:
Sandy, they are still around. Mine is a corer/peeler, but it's much like the
corer you mean with the handle on it. LOL, what I'm trying to say is that it
looks just like the one you're talking about, except that the steel part
that cores has a slot built into it for peeling potatos and carrots.
How would you like to be the cook, and you accidentally ruin one while
preparing it for a customer? Think the vendor would be, um, upset?? (grin)
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Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second.
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From: Sandy from OK! warren.san...@sbcglobal.net
To:
I use a vegetable peeler to peel the turnip.
Then I cut it into quarters and then make cubed pieces.
Otherwise, I cook it first until it's still firm.
I use a vegetable peeler and cut off the skin and remove the crown.
Put it back in the water until it is the softness I want and slice into
I got one from Pampered Chef years ago. I think they also sell them at
walmart or some store like that because my mom bought me one to have at my
apartment when I was in college.
Becky
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From: Lora Leggett
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 2:19 AM
To:
Dale sells them. Check it out at, now, let's see, what is the new site? Is
it
www.blindmicemegamall.com
or something like that?
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Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second.
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From: Tom Dickhoner tdickho...@fuse.net
To:
So do you turn the stem-side down or the other side with three or four
sections?
Becky
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From: Nicole Massey
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 8:44 AM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Subject: Re: [CnD] Apple/Tomato Corer
I got both the slicer that the ex took
Hi, everyone.
Reading about all these gadgets reminds me of a question.
I have heard of some gloves which are supposed to help in peeling vegetables
and fruits. Supposedly, you just rub them across whatever you want to peel and
the peel comes right off. Has anyone ever used these? Do
These apple corer slicers are very common. You can probably even find them
at places like walmart or target.
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 11:19 PM
Stem side down. It seems easier to get most of the core that way, as the
bottoms, with the little bumps I think of as feet, can be uneven
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Rebecca Manners
Sent:
Dear Cooking In The Dark Member,
I just got a call from Envision America.
They asked me to forward this info to everyone on the Cooking In The Dark List!
Envision America has released
8 refurbished ID Mate Omni Portable Bar Code Readers
for sale at the incredible price of $639.88
There are
OK. I thought that was what you meant but wanted to make sure.
Becky
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From: Nicole Massey
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 10:15 AM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Subject: Re: [CnD] Apple/Tomato Corer
Stem side down. It seems easier to get most of the core
What a buy!
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Shepherds are the best beasts, but Labs are a close second.
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From: Dale cookinginthed...@att.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 9:24 AM
Subject: [CnD] ID Mate Omni Special Offer- Only 8 Available
Dear Cooking
Hi,
Here is just a corer, no slicing. Amazon has several different ones. I have
not personally used this one, but I am considering it for my mom's birthday.
Link has been shortened to there should be no issues with copying and
pasting in to the address bar of the browser if you are unable to click
Not sure how you do your shopping, but you can bring it to the store with
you and label things as they get put in the cart. I have my groceries
delivered and the delivery man always identifies things for me and I label
as we go
Minimal training... Instructions are very simple and given in audio
Oh, great Dale ... Please check on the website when I put in penfriend
labeller in the search I got no results ... Also searched for labeller
Cheers,
Heidi
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Dale
Heidi,
The PenFriend is all one word.
Also, it is the labeling system, not labeler...
Hope this helps,Dale
At 11:23 AM 2/1/2012, you wrote:
Oh, great Dale ... Please check on the website when I put in penfriend
labeller in the search I got no results ... Also searched for labeller
Cheers,
Sorry for the confusion. Here is the corrected recipe.
MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST COFFEE CAKE
Coffee Cake:
2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. butter
2 eggs
1 c. plain yogurt (or
MAKE AHEAD BREAKFAST COFFEE CAKE
Coffee Cake:
2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. granulated sugar, (divided)
1/2 c. brown sugar, (divided)
2/3 c. butter
2 eggs
1 c. plain yogurt (or buttermilk)
1 tsp. vanilla
Do you know if it is possible to inport the database to the PC? I would like
to use this for a way to braille labels based upon the bar code.
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Dale
Sent: Wednesday,
Hi, Marilyn,
The repost does not answer the question about whether or not you melt the
butter first. The directions say to cream the butter and later it says to
melt the butter before adding it to the yogurt. Please read through the
directions in the recipe; you'll see what I mean.
Thanks,
ROCKY ROAD S'MORES
Crust:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp
Sorry, I did melt the butter first.
- Original Message -
From: ajackson...@att.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: [CnD] MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST COFFEE CAKE
Hi, Marilyn,
The repost does not answer the question about whether or
Oh, I just remembered another classic one ... The Herald Tribune Cookbook.
That was my mother's. I longed to inherit it someday. When I did, the back
was broken, the pages were held together with rubber bands and many pages
were stained from being used in the kitchen. I used it to make sugar
Thanks, now I know what those Sunset cookbooks I kept running into at Half
Price Books are about.
For those interested in southern cooking, Southern Living has released
annual cookbooks since 1979. I've heard they have digital versions of some
of the more recent available, too, but I haven't had
Hello All,
I couldn't resist replying to this one.
I live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and in case anyone
should ask, I would not pay 10 cents (Canadian) for a half inch of
this ghastly sounding hot dog.
No, we Canadians are not that crazy. What some people will do to get
When I have a recipe calling for Bay leaves I use an old fashion Tea Ball
. In this tea Ball I can also put pepper corns celery leaves or any other
spice or herb called for that needs to be removed before serving.
Jean
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
You have come through loud and clear
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From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org
[mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Bradley Eaton
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 1:14 AM
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Subject: [CnD] Test Email
Hi
This isn't exactly a gadget, but I love it. It's Reynolds quick
Release foil. I think that's the name. It's foil that is coated
so that it's nonstick. It's more expensive than regular foil,
but it's really great.
Allison Fallin
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hola.
I didnt think I could bounce back from my debt this took all the extra stress
off my back I had finally hit rock bottom
http://www.deterco.es/currentevents/11MartinRichardson/ everything seems to
have worked in my favor
just trying to look out for you
I also slice mushrooms with my egg slicer. Just be sure the
mushrooms are not too large.
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From: Jean Hunt krazyg...@sbcglobal.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Date sent: Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:02:08 -0600
Subject: Re: [CnD] cook books and gadgets - Re:
Hi everyone:
I hope I didn't already post this here, it's been one of those weeks, lol.
I'm looking for something to do with some boneless skinless chicken breasts
I have. I love crockpot recipes, but am not stuck on doing these
specifically in the crockpot. Just looking for something
Now that sounds cool. I have some fresh mushrooms so will try it. I bet it
will work if I am careful because these mushrooms come apart easily.
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From: jill o'connell jillo...@verizon.net
To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 11:12
This is more of a summer recipe, but I make it all year round because is so
tasty and easy!
Aloha Chicken Salad
4 cups chopped cooked chicken (3large breasts )
2 cups diced celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks,drained
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges,drained
1
Hi Abby,
Are the Sunset books on the BARD site? I listen to Sunset Magazine on a
phone number for the California Access News and it has a reader for the
recipes. It is OK except when you want to know how something is spelled. I
like it but I find it time consuming to hand copy the recipes.
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