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

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[CnD] Measuring flour by volume or by weight?

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 with measuring cups or weighing in on a scale? I find each time I use measuring cups, I almost always either have just a bit too much flour or not

[CnD] Looking for bread machine recipes and/or advice?

HI folks, Yesterday, I just got a bread machine. It's only a little 2 pound loaf Amazon basics model, but I love it. Easy to use menus, and actual buttons instead of a touch screen that needs to be marked up. And it takes up very little space. Does anyone have any easy bread machine

Re: [CnD] Difference between air fryer and air fryer oven?

Solutions Recruitment.  Workplace Mentoring.  Technology Accessibility. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ann via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2020 9:15 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ann Subject: Re: [CnD] Difference between air fryer

Re: [CnD] Difference between air fryer and air fryer oven?

I can testify that in my Power Air Fryer oven, a different oven than what we're discussing, the rotisserie chicken is so delicious!!! ~Ann On 5/30/2020 9:12 AM, Dana Leet via Cookinginthedark wrote: Very good questions. I would love to be able to rotisserie a chicken as well because we

Re: [CnD] Difference between air fryer and air fryer oven?

Are the buttons actual physical buttons? I adore my Power Air Fryer oven, but it of course has a touch screen that needs to be re-labeled once in a while. ~Ann On 5/30/2020 9:10 AM, Johna Gravitt via Cookinginthedark wrote: Does it come with the rotisserie spit already or do I have to

Re: [CnD] Slow cooking trash & pizza recipe

Would love to have the two recipes mentioned in the email. Thanks, Mary -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, February 21, 2020 11:14 PM To:

Re: [CnD] Donnie's Power Air Fryer Oven

, several kabab skewers and a rotating basket for things like fries, onion rings, shrimp etc. We use it every day. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ann via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 17, 2020 3:08 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ann

Re: [CnD] Air fryer

On Behalf Of Ann via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 17, 2020 1:44 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ann Subject: Re: [CnD] Air fryer I don't think there are any truly accessible air fryer ovens. I don't have the emerald model, but I have the standard Power Air Fryer oven, the largest

Re: [CnD] Air fryer

fryer I will see if the emerald model can be marked. Thanks -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ann via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 17, 2020 1:44 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ann Subject: Re: [CnD] Air fryer I don't think there are any truly

Re: [CnD] Air fryer

: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ann via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 17, 2020 1:44 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ann Subject: Re: [CnD] Air fryer I don't think there are any truly accessible air fryer ovens. I don't have the emerald model, but I have the standard Power Air Fryer

Re: [CnD] Air fryer

I don't think there are any truly accessible air fryer ovens. I don't have the emerald model, but I have the standard Power Air Fryer oven, the largest 8 QT model, and have no problems operating it. In fact, it gets used at least once, often two or three times a day. But, like with almost all

Re: [CnD] air fryers

You'll need sighted help, but you can mark the touch screen of an Air Fryer the same way you would mark the touch screen of any other appliances. I think there may be some models with buttons, though. ~Ann On 1/12/2020 11:21 AM, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi my name is

[CnD] Accessible kitchen scales

Hi, I may have asked this before a long time ago. But can anyone recommend a good kitchen  scale which is usable by a totally blind person? I'd like to have a talking scale, but the one that I tried was so easily breakable that it was pathetic. Thanks, ~Ann

Re: [CnD] About the Power Air Fryer Oven

Actually, bump dots do work. This is how I had my sighted nephew label mine, and for almost a year, its worked perfectly. Also, all the accessories I ordered with mine work perfectly with my Power Air Fryer. I’m especially glad I got the rotisserie set becaue these rotisserie chickens are

[CnD] Slicing fresh baked bread?

Hi, Any tips for a totally blind person on how to slice fresh baked loaves of bread without smashing it terribly? Thanks, ~Ann ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Usable Bread machines

on it, and with a note either in Braille or on the computer you can do pretty much everything on it. It also makes Jam. Model number WTR-7000. Sent from my HAL 9000 in transit to Jupiter -Original Message- From: Ann via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Tuesday, August

[CnD] Usable Bread machines

Hi, What bread machines can be used by a totally blind person? I doubt there is a truly accessible one and even if there is, I probably can't afford it. Thanks, ~Ann ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] ninja foody

I can't second this enough. i also got a few extras, but it was worth it. It makes the best food and in less than half the time it takes a regular oven. And it does not heat up the kitchen. ~Ann On 8/10/2019 4:35 PM, Donnie Parrett via Cookinginthedark wrote: It is very accessible. The

Re: [CnD] Jumbo sugar cookies

Where do we find the recipe? Thanks, ~Ann On 7/24/2019 12:42 PM, Jeanne Donovan via Cookinginthedark wrote: Someone posted a recipe for Jumbo Sugar Cookies and I've made them 3 times. They are very good and they travel pretty good. My grandchildren were here from Tennessee and we made a

Re: [CnD] Working with boiling water?

Hi Jessica, Stir very slowly and gently, and I always use a long handled wooden spoon. ~Ann On 5/30/2019 10:36 AM, Jessica Dail via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi, No, how do I stri, when the water is boiling? I'd rather not burn myself, unless I have to. Thanks, Jessica On May 30, 2019

[CnD] Accessible durable & affordable kitchen scales

Hi, What are the best accessible kitchen scales for a totally blind person? I have tried some talking scales, and found them to be so blasted delicate that they break if you sneeze on them. I don't know if any braille scales exist, but if they do, they probably cost hundreds of dollars that

Re: [CnD] instant pot with Wi-Fi___33

I would also like to know if all of the same info that can be accessed via the Bluetooth model can be accessed using the WiFi model's app? Thanks, ~Ann On 3/6/2019 1:31 PM, kimsansong--- via Cookinginthedark wrote: What's the difference between the wifi model and the Bluetooth model?

Re: [CnD] Kitchenaid mixer

with less equipment than I used to. Marie -Original Message----- From: Ann via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 2:35 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ann Subject: Re: [CnD] Kitchenaid mixer darn I wish I'd known back in 2014 you wanted

Re: [CnD] Kitchenaid mixer

darn I wish I'd known back in 2014 you wanted to get rid  of your Kitchenaid I'd have bought it from you, attachments or not. Some of the attachments are expensive, but usually not nearly as expensive as the mixer, itself. did you not know attachments were not included before you  bought it

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

they like. ~Ann On 1/18/2019 2:58 PM, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: So i h things i see air fryer and air fyer ovin refered to are they to different things? as when i felt an air fryer box it was more size of a ref regular deep fryer. On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 2:34 PM Ann via

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

--Original Message----- From: Ann via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 10:58 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ann Subject: Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries Hi, I have the 8 QT Power Air Fryer oven, and it gets used at least twice each day, It really does look like a small c

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

You'll need sighted help to do it, but my Power Air Fryer oven was easily marked with a few small clear bump dots. ~Ann On 1/18/2019 2:07 PM, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: Can those touch screen or touch screen type things be marked? On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 1:39 PM andrew

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

Hi, I have done fresh cut fries and potato wedges in my air fryer, and they turned out great, even the first time while I was still learning to use the thing. I have done the wedges  both ways, with or without skin. It can be done. ~Ann On 1/18/2019 1:39 PM, andrew edgcumbe via

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

with me What style or what kind of air fryer do you use? Thanks sugar "We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." -Sugar https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey -Original Message----- From: Ann via Cookinginthe

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

Actually I have had very good luck with frozen and fresh cut fries in my Power air Fryer oven. I just put them in the rotating basket, but sometime soon I will also try them just lying on one or two of the air flow racks and see how they turn out. I just use the French Fry setting, which on my

[CnD] Smoothing out batter?

Hi, I may have asked this before,  and if so, please forgive the repeat question. But does anyone have good tips for a totally blind person on the best way of smoothing out batter, such as cakes or brownies etc, so that it's as even as possible? If the batter is a really thick one, I tend to

Re: [CnD] Separating egg yolks

, at 8:11 PM, Ann via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi, That would be a good idea, but what i needed from the egg was the yolk, not the whites. I don't think you can buy cartons of egg yolks. But thanks anyway. I bought myself a couple of Oxo Good grips egg separators, and things are so much

Re: [CnD] Separating egg yolks

he slotted measuring cup kind I crack the egg into a cup and pour it into the separator with a bowl under it. The box one lives in the front right corner of the utility drawer. The back corner would also work, as long as it's a consistent place. -Original Message----- From: Ann via Cookin

Re: [CnD] Ingredient Equivalents and Food Measurements

Hi Pamela, I'd be interested in this chart. I don't think I have the original version of it. Thank you very much for it, ~Ann On 12/31/2018 3:28 PM, Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark wrote: As of today I am actually caught up with all the past email from this list. That is, except

[CnD] air fryers?

Hi folks, Well, after more years than I'm going to say, my trusty old, really old, deep fryer has finally gone to cooking heaven. And I was wondering if anyone has any experiences with these air fryers I keep hearing about? I'm sure that there are none that are truly accessible, but are any

Re: [CnD] Silicon bakeware set

enough to give it a try and became a convert. Pamela Fairchild -Original Message- From: Ann via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, June 3, 2018 10:54 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ann Subject: [CnD] Silicon bakeware set Hi folks, Someone just gave me a new silicon bake ware

[CnD] Silicon bakeware set

Hi folks, Someone just gave me a new silicon bake ware set. It has a bunt pan, loaf pan, a dozen re-usable cupcake/muffin cups, a muffin pan, pie pan and I hgtink a square cake pan. I have no experience whatsoever using this kind of bakeware. Other than not using a sharp knife in it and

[CnD] Peeling and coring apples

Hi folks, Well, I feel like a total idiot asking this basic question. But my apple corer just broke. So, what is the easiest way to peel and core apples without an actual core remover? I do have a vegetable peeler, but have never tried it on apples before. Thanks for any help, ~Ann

Re: [CnD] New food processor owner

mix my cheesecake ingredients in the food processor. I have one for apple sauce that came with my Hamilton Beach one which has turned out very nicely. On Dec 5, 2017, at 10:45 AM, Ann via Cookinginthedark <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: Hi, I just got an early Christmas present o

[CnD] New food processor owner

Hi, I just got an early Christmas present of a Hamilton Beach food processor, which has three settings, low, hi and Pulse. a chopping/mixing blade, and a reversible slicing/grating blade. It also has a very nice knob for controlling it on the front with great tactile feedback. Until now,

[CnD] Butter Tarts

Hi, I am looking for some butter tart recipes. thanks, MM --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] making peaeanut brittle

I used to make Peanut Brittle and thought it was easy. You can make it in a microwave. -Original Message- From: gail johnson via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:41 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: gail johnson Subject: [CnD] making peaeanut brittle I

[CnD] vegie Dip

I am looking for a recipe to make dip for vegetables. thanks, MM --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] liquid identifiers

liquid level indicator -Original Message- From: Drew Hunthausen via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, December 05, 2016 11:10 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Drew Hunthausen Subject: [CnD] liquid identifiers Dear list, I have been using one of those battery operated liquid

[CnD] Storing Fresh Vegetable

How do people store fresh vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli, cauleflower peppers, etc.?? There seem to be different opinions on storing vegetables so I would like to know your views. thanks, Mary Ann --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

[CnD] Yeast

Hi, I buy yeast but I have difficult with yeast spoiling on me. What is the best kind to buy and how do you store yeast?? Thanks, Mary --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___

[CnD] Yogourt Recipe

Hi, Does any one have a yugourt recipe?? Thanks, Mary Ann --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

[CnD] Freezing Mashed Potatoes

I freeze mashed potatoes in muffin tins and after they are frozen, I put them in a bag. My husband says they are delicious after heating them in the microwave. The potatoes are really hot and good. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: [CnD] Frustrations in the kitchen sometimes

I always put my item which I am using at the back of the counter or by the sink. I never leave a container in the middle of the counter. If this does not work put your container which you are using in a tray. -- From: ellen telker via

[CnD] labeling Items

I some times use Venetian blinds with a braille slate. I like the tin one because the dots are sharper. I cut each label made from venetian blind to the size that I want. Punch a hole in the corner and put an elastic through. I use the label over and over. --- This email has been checked for

Re: [CnD] cranberry orange juice bread

Hello, I am so glad that you posted this recipe. Around Thanksgiving time, I went to target and got two bags 12 ounce bags of fresh cranberries. I have frozen them with this recipe still work if I thought the cranberries out? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2015, at 3:54 PM, Nancy Martin via

Re: [CnD] bisquick cookies

Hello, I have made these delightful cookies before, and they are really wonderful. I first came upon this recipe years ago when I bought those Sent from my iPhone On Feb 4, 2015, at 4:28 PM, Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: Hi everyone, I haven't

Re: [CnD] Slicing Onions

A food processor slices evenly. -- From: Sandy via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 10:31 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; 'janbrown' janbr...@samobile.net Subject: [CnD] Slicing Onions I wonder

Re: [CnD] banana-nut bread

Hello, you absolutely love using a cake mix to make your banana bread with. For one thing, it's very moist, dance, and very flavorful. You don't have to use a banana flavored cake mix to make this recipe. If you look on food.com and Betty Crocker.com you will see a chart or you could make

Re: [CnD] searching for recipes online

Hello, I use all recipes.com, recipe Goldmine.com, and if you have an iPhone with any of these you can go to food.com if you search in the search box for grocery coupons. Happy cooking. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 15, 2014, at 9:48 AM, Nancy Martin via Cookinginthedark

[CnD] Induction hot plate

I bought one from Cosco and payed $64 for it. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

[CnD] Does any one have recipes for Soft Oa Meal Cookies

My husband really like soft oatmeal cookies and I do not have recipes that are soft enough for his liking. thanks, Mary Ann --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___

[CnD] r Seeking website for prepared products nutrient contente

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[CnD] Using a crockpot for the first time

Hello, thank you for this list. I moved here four months ago from Indiana to St. Louis. I have been living on my own for over 20 years. I just purchased my very first crockpot. If anyone out here has any tips, tricks, ideas on what to do with theirs, love to hear them. Also, I would be more

Re: [CnD] Fw: Teefal Opti-grill

-- From: Helen Whitehead via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2014 7:19 PM To: cooking-in-the-dark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Fw: Teefal Opti-grill Hi, So sorry to post about this here but