Re: [CnD] NuWave oven accessibility

2020-09-15 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I would go with the talking toaster oven from the mall. Yes, it is on the expensive side. But if you can place it on a credit card and pay monthly payments, its reasonable. I wouldn't go with the talking microwave oven though. Just my view points. Ron who also didn't think he'd want the talking

Re: [CnD] Asking a tech question.

2020-08-23 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
you use? and do you have rules setup so that your mail goes to a specific folder? -Original Message- From: Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 7:47 PM To: cookinginthedark+ow...@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: [CnD] Asking a tech question. Hello, from

[CnD] Asking a tech question.

2020-08-23 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hello, from blind cook subscriber, Ron Kolesar. For each list I'm subscribed to I have a confirmation letter shipped to my private mailbox. But for some weird reason, ever letter that I ship to the cooking in the dark also shows up in my private mailbox, instead of showing up in the cooking in

Re: [CnD] Eating rabbit

2020-08-21 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
it in stores? -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 8:03 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: Re: [CnD] Eating rabbit Ok now, who has the rabbit? SMILES. I love rabbit, and I've hunted

[CnD] For those who can find rabbit in their local grocery stores.

2020-08-21 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
If you can find it, please ship me the contact info for rabbit meat for northwest Pennsylvania. Ron In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's AKA Best Regards and or Best Whishes,From Ron Kolesar Volunteer Certified Licensed Emergency Communications Station And Volunteer Certified

Re: [CnD] Eating rabbit

2020-08-21 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 17:02 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Immigrant Subject: Re: [CnD] Eating rabbit You mean, you cannot find it in stores? -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August

Re: [CnD] Eating rabbit

2020-08-21 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I love the way you did the word nasty. JAWS made it sound like a rattle snake. It was a classic. But if you have wild rabbit, it can be a little on the gammy/stringy side. Everyone that I've grown up with always recommend tame rabbit for a good delicious meal. I've never ever had wild rabbit

Re: [CnD] Eating rabbit

2020-08-21 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hey Anna, try bar ba q rabbit. SMILES. Also, you might like squirrel as well? since my Uncle passed away, I can not find rabbit nor some squirrel meat. There's suppose to be a place down in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, which is about two to three hours south from me on I 79. If I can find the URL

Re: [CnD] Eating rabbit

2020-08-21 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Ok now, who has the rabbit? SMILES. I love rabbit, and I've hunted high and low, and can not find it. Ron -Original Message- From: Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 21, 2020 00:40 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Immigrant Subject: [CnD] Eating rabbit I had

Re: [CnD] revisiting measuring cups

2020-08-20 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
So, which is better, the plastic cups that are sold at the mall, or the stainless steel? Curious minds would like to know. -Original Message- From: Jeanne Fike via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 20:16 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Jeanne Fike Subject: [CnD]

Re: [CnD] More info for we toaster oven cooks.

2020-08-18 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
-Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 8:03 PM To: Cooking In The Dark Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: [CnD] More info for we toaster oven cooks. For my fellow blind cooks. For we who use the toaster oven

Re: [CnD] More info for we toaster oven cooks.

2020-08-18 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
don't think I have the original email. I'm interested in incorporating more vegetarian main dishes into our meals, even though I'm not giving up meat. So I would like to see what they are offering for the toaster oven. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar

[CnD] More info for we toaster oven cooks.

2020-08-18 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
For my fellow blind cooks. For we who use the toaster oven and or microwave ovens. Here’s a reply from the toaster oven web site which they recommend a link for we meat eaters. So, just trying to help out when and where I can help out with.Ron who’s a fellow blind cook like the rest of the

Re: [CnD] measuring cups

2020-08-18 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
any thanks for a answer to this question. Now for another question, how accurate are our brailed measuring cups and spoons from the mall? Many thanks. Ron -Original Message- From: Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 16:01 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] great site for toaster oven recipes-Ron

2020-08-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 9:21 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: Re: [CnD] great site for toaster oven recipes-Ron Hey Sugar, you're to sweet. SMILES. Ron Emergency Communication

Re: [CnD] Labeling problem

2020-08-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I use the I D mate Galaxy talking bar code scanner. I use both that and my victor reader trek on pretty much on a daily bases. Ron -Original Message- From: diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 13:46 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc:

Re: [CnD] great site for toaster oven recipes-Ron

2020-08-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 8:02 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: Re: [CnD] Alot of ideas for frozen corn on the cob Can one do this either in the microwave or in the talking toaster oven? If so, for how lonag and at waht

Re: [CnD] great site for toaster oven recipes-Ron

2020-08-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
oven. “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” - - Winnie the Pooh ,  I appreciate your friendship/support at: https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey -Sugar -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] great site for toaster oven recipes-Ron

2020-08-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
-journey -Sugar -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 8:02 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: Re: [CnD] Alot of ideas for frozen corn on the cob Can one do this either

Re: [CnD] Alot of ideas for frozen corn on the cob

2020-08-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Can one do this either in the microwave or in the talking toaster oven? If so, for how lonag and at waht temp? Many thanks. -Original Message- From: Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 10:37 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Sugar Lopez Subject: [CnD]

Re: [CnD] Frozen Corn and Recipe

2020-08-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
If you add just a slight bit of water, you probably could throw this in the microwave for about twenty to thirty seconds as well for easier cooking. Many thanks for this tip. Ron -Original Message- From: Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 10:30 To:

Re: [CnD] talking toaster oven

2020-08-14 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Its a walk in the park to use for beginners. I use my oven on a daily bases and some times depending on what I'm having for breakfast, I use it more than once on that day. Hope this answers your question. Ron Ham Radio Station KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Louise Peyton via

Re: [CnD] Way Out of my Comfort Zone

2020-08-13 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
A tip for doing French toast in the toaster oven. No water is needed. I usually have five strips per serving. Place the strips on the grid. Set the oven to 350 on the bake feature for roughly ten to fifteen minutes. Simple. Hope all who are interested can help them out with this reply. Ron KR3DOG

Re: [CnD] Way Out of my Comfort Zone

2020-08-13 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Many Many Thanks for this letter. As a fellow Talking toaster oven user and owner, I'm going to have to try this recipe out. Many Thanks Once Again. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2020 19:06 To:

Re: [CnD] for Ron, Scrambling Eggs In The Microwave

2020-08-12 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
and very easy to clean. If you clean it right and take care of it it will last and not take on smells of cooked items. Hope this helps some. Lisa On 8/11/2020 9:58 PM, Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark wrote: Here's my recipe for homemade egg muffins. 1. I take a coffee mug per egg. That keeps

Re: [CnD] Egg muffins, via the microwave oven.

2020-08-12 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
thing at times. I was glad to know that I have company.. I meant no criticism or harm, but it was genuinely funny and I responded accordingly. Pamela Fairchild -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:28 PM

Re: [CnD] Egg muffins, via the microwave oven.

2020-08-12 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Couldn't find what you were talking about. But I might want to proof read my letters a little more carefully. I need to watch my out going letters, since I have neuropathy in my fingertips, and its like my brain and my fingertips, aren't on the same page. Sorry about the mix-up. Ron

Re: [CnD] for Ron, Scrambling Eggs In The Microwave

2020-08-12 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
On 8/11/2020 9:58 PM, Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark wrote: Here's my recipe for homemade egg muffins. 1. I take a coffee mug per egg. That keeps the mess down and easy to clean up. We all need to remember rehab 101, you make the mess, you clean it up. SMILES. Make sure you spray a little

[CnD] Egg muffins, via the microwave oven.

2020-08-11 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Here's my recipe for homemade egg muffins. 1. I take a coffee mug per egg. That keeps the mess down and easy to clean up. We all need to remember rehab 101, you make the mess, you clean it up. SMILES. Make sure you spray a little cooking spray in the mugs first. Then crack your egg into each

Re: [CnD] Homemade Pizza almost

2020-08-08 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
almost I didn't have any in the house. I usually Sautee them and add them to the toppings. Pamela Fairchild -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 9:31 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar

Re: [CnD] French toast in the oven

2020-08-08 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Well, I do it in the talking toaster oven. Usually five sticks and two sausage patties. On the bake mode for about ten to fifteen minutes at 350 degrees. Hope this will help out. Ron -Original Message- From: Bill Deatherage via Cookinginthedark Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2020 12:43 To:

Re: [CnD] Homemade pizza pies.

2020-08-07 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 9:37 PM To: Cooking In The Dark Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: [CnD] Homemade pizza pies. I love the French Bread pizzas that come two per box. I usually get the meat lovers and them just drown it in mushrooms. SMILES. But this topic

[CnD] Homemade pizza pies.

2020-08-07 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I love the French Bread pizzas that come two per box. I usually get the meat lovers and them just drown it in mushrooms. SMILES. But this topic brought up memories of my childhood of: 1. my mother making homemade pizzas. Also growing up on the west side of Cleveland, we had a delivery service and

Re: [CnD] Homemade Pizza almost

2020-08-07 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
to have to make myself use it a few times to get over this. And I will have to keep using it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:08 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: Re: [CnD

Re: [CnD] Homemade Pizza almost

2020-08-07 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
, I am terrified of even my very safe Instant Pot. I guess I am going to have to make myself use it a few times to get over this. And I will have to keep using it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:08

Re: [CnD] Matches and irrational fears

2020-08-05 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
very safe Instant Pot. I guess I am going to have to make myself use it a few times to get over this. And I will have to keep using it. -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:08 PM To: cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-05 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
mush which is similar. I don't know if this helps but I agree that grits are essencial to happiness. We mix them with scrambled eggs and find true food perfection. Good luck and have fun Sent from my iPhone On Aug 4, 2020, at 7:53 PM, Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark wrote: ???Here's from one g

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-05 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
which is similar. I don't know if this helps but I agree that grits are essencial to happiness. We mix them with scrambled eggs and find true food perfection. Good luck and have fun Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 4, 2020, at 7:53 PM, Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark wrote: > > Here's

Re: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-05 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
from my iPhone On Aug 4, 2020, at 7:53 PM, Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark wrote: ???Here's from one grits lover to another. In short, how do you do it? I haven't had grits in a long time. I also love fried grit patties. They're like grit hash browns. If your tips and tricks for making grits

Re: [CnD] Grits was Re: Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-05 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
with scrambled eggs and find true food perfection. Good luck and have fun Sent from my iPhone On Aug 4, 2020, at 7:53 PM, Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark wrote: ???Here's from one grits lover to another. In short, how do you do it? I haven't had grits in a long time. I also love fried grit patties

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-05 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Kolesar via Cookinginthedark wrote: I almost forgot to thank Deborah for her Microwave tuna casserole. This is a huge nice example of my letter that I wrote out to the list. Even I could make this dish without to much of a mess. SMILES. I have a Panasonic 1,400 watts microwave. It has a brailed

Re: [CnD] Preferred cooking methods

2020-08-05 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hey Nicole!! Curious minds would like to know what your microwave is please? 1,900 watts, is that a professional restaurant size microwave, or is that for the normal home? Now for the biggest and toughest question, how is it accessible? Is it via a brailed over lay, or is it voice output, and

Re: [CnD] Looking for some simple cooking tips and or tricks.

2020-08-05 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
and sprinkle with cheese if you would like. Hope this helps. 73's to you over and out! p.s. When I was a teen ager, a long long long time ago, I was also a ham radio operator. wb6/ubw) On 8/4/2020 7:26 PM, Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello to my fellow blind cooks. Would anyone

Re: [CnD] Dale's Long Mits

2020-08-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I have to agree. I have the five finger oven mits and use them as well. Ron who loves shopping at the mall. SMILES. -Original Message- From: meward1954--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 11:16 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: meward1...@gmail.com Subject: [CnD]

Re: [CnD] Preferred cooking methods

2020-08-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I don't use the oven top as well. With the island that came with the house. The gas admitter burned out. So, to use the oven these days you need to strike the stove with a match. So, that's out for me and the toaster oven and microwave is over used. SMILES. Ron -Original Message-

Re: [CnD] Cooking Brown Rice in a rice cooker

2020-08-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Many thanks for these tips. I love making my own vegetable fried rice with some brown sauce to pour oven them. Many thanks once again for another letter to place in my saved letters list. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Drew Hunthausen via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, July 31,

Re: [CnD] Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole, From Rhonda

2020-08-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Many thanks. But I still get the frozen French Toast sticks, and they go great in the toaster oven with breakfast sausage patties. -Original Message- From: Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:52 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc:

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Here's from one grits lover to another. In short, how do you do it? I haven't had grits in a long time. I also love fried grit patties. They're like grit hash browns. If your tips and tricks for making grits aren't to tricky and can be done in the toaster oven and or the microwave oven? Please

Re: [CnD] About the canned cinnamon rolls

2020-08-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
The best way I've found to do biscuits, is as follows. I love the grand biscuits. If you have a Sam's club membership, they come in a huge bag instead of a can. If you have one? Set the talking toaster oven to the bake feature and 350 for about 20 to 25 minutes. I love my biscuits. Now, would

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole

2020-08-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hey Karen. This batchler cook is going to have to try and find some of his Italian dishes in the pouches as well. Love stuff shells and or home made frozen raviolies as well. Please keep the tips and tricks coming. Ron -Original Message- From: Karen Delzer via Cookinginthedark Sent:

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna caserole

2020-08-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I love Italian food, and especially rigatoni, noodles with sweet Italian sausage to go with it. SMILES. How can one do rigatoni, in the microwave oven and or in the talking toaster oven please? Many Thanks. Ron who's jealous. SMILES. -Original Message- From: Linda S. via

Re: [CnD] Microwave tuna casserole

2020-08-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I almost forgot to thank Deborah for her Microwave tuna casserole. This is a huge nice example of my letter that I wrote out to the list. Even I could make this dish without to much of a mess. SMILES. I have a Panasonic 1,400 watts microwave. It has a brailed overlay for the cooking controls of

[CnD] Looking for some simple cooking tips and or tricks.

2020-08-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hello to my fellow blind cooks. Would anyone have some additional simple dishes one can make either in the microwave, and or in the talking toaster oven and or a commination of using both appliances? For example, I like the cinnamon roll recipe because it is simple and not to much of a mess

Re: [CnD] Talking thermometers,

2020-07-14 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I purchased mine from the blind mice mega mall. I highly recommend shopping at the mall. Hope this helps. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: diane.fann7--- via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 15:32 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: diane.fa...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: [CnD] Pancakes?

2020-07-14 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." -Philippians 4:11  I appreciate your friendship/support at: https://www.gofundme.com/sugars-transplant-journey -Sugar  -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthe

Re: [CnD] Pancakes?

2020-07-14 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Well, I usually have them at 350 for about ten to fifteen minutes on either the toast and or bake feature of my talking toaster oven. Hope that helped. Ron KR3DOG who's now also ARES and NIMS certified. -Original Message- From: Pamela Fairchild via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, July

Re: [CnD] Pancakes?

2020-07-13 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Ok, here's my two cents on this topic. I purchase the frozen pancakes and brown them in the talking toaster oven. I love them. Hope this feedback helps out. Ron -Original Message- From: Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2020 14:24 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] More information that Jonah mentioned about the XL air fryer.

2020-07-10 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
What's the bill please? To hopefully get equal access to goods and services that the sighted already take advantage of with their normal sight, I'd sign it. Many thanks. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Jennifer Thompson via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 17:26 To:

Re: [CnD] Cooking bacon in the microwave

2020-07-08 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I don't eat a lot of bacon. I'm more of a sausage person. I do like bacon once in a while with my eggs though. Many thanks for this tip. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Johna Gravitt via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 07:57 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Johna

Re: [CnD] Cooking bacon in the microwave

2020-07-08 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
How about cooking bacon in the toaster oven? That way you can drape it over the grills and the fat and drippings can fall into the drip pan. Just my two cents on this topic. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, July 6, 2020 23:23 To:

[CnD] A tip for doing eggs in the microwave oven.

2020-06-20 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
For my fellow blind cooks. I found on my 1,400 watts Panasonic microwave oven if I set the power down from 100 percent down to 50 percent and for 2 minutes, this does great fried eggs for home made egg sandwiches. Haven't been able to do eggs over easy/sunny side up yet. Would love advice on

Re: [CnD] To peel or not to peel

2020-06-20 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
The best part of a potatoes and or apple is the skin. Hope this feedback to this topic helps out. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark Sent: Friday, June 19, 2020 01:21 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Marie Rudys Subject: [CnD] To peel or not to

Re: [CnD] Milky WayT Chocolate Lasagna

2020-06-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Trade the Milky Way in for a snickers and or a Nelesles crunch bar. SMILES. Ron who loves all kinds of nuts, except for coconut. Can't stand coconut. But might give this recipe a try. Ron -Original Message- From: Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020

Re: [CnD] Pistachio Sour Cream Bread

2020-06-04 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Man does this sound good. SMILES. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, June 4, 2020 15:40 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: m51penning...@gmail.com Subject: [CnD] Pistachio Sour Cream Bread I just made this, using a Duncan

[CnD] Pouring hot liquids.

2020-06-02 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
For pouring hot liquids, there's all kinds of batteries liquid level indicators out there at your nearest aids and appliance store. For cold liquids, simply use the dip stick method. Place your finger in the top edge of the container you're pouring liquid into. Use your other fingers for

Re: [CnD] NUTTY SNACK MIX

2020-05-24 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Love this recipe!! It sounds like a easy recipe to try. I only would remove the Craisins (sweetened dried cranberries. I also would add mixed nuts, instead of just a option of adding only one nut. I of course love mixed nuts. SMILES. Many thanks for this easy recipe. Ron -Original

Re: [CnD] microwave exciting discovery

2020-05-16 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hello to you Pam, from Ron Kolesar. Your letter peaks my interest. I have a old Panasonic microwave oven as well. The wattage is 1,400 watts, I don't remember the model number and or the size of the inside of the oven. Could you ship me the model number, wattage and the size of the inside of

Re: [CnD] PINTO BEAN SOUP

2020-04-19 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Don't forget the corn bread to go with them. SMILES. Now let's eat. SMILES. -Original Message- From: Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2020 09:51 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: m51penning...@gmail.com Subject: [CnD] PINTO BEAN SOUP PINTO BEAN SOUP

Re: [CnD] QUAKER OAT BRAN MUFFINS

2020-04-15 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I've been using the toaster oven on the toast feature at 350. What Would be the difference between the toast feature and the bake feature? I also add five minutes to the time. For example, doing my English muffins would take only five minutes or doing the frozen garlic bread would only take five

Re: [CnD] ALMOND FLOUR DARK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES,GF

2020-04-11 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Now your talking. SMILES. Is there a recipe that's easy and would work in the talking toaster oven? Many thanks. Ron who's always looking for tips and tricks for eating healthier and is easy to fix from a blind cook's point of view. -Original Message- From: Sugar Lopez via

Re: [CnD] . almond flour pancakes

2020-04-11 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Many thanks for this letter. Wonder if we could do them in the talking toaster oven? I've been drinking for white milk the almond flavored white milk. I have the frozen toaster pancakes which are easy to make. Just throw them in the talking toaster oven for about ten to fifteen minutes and

[CnD] Cooking eggs in the microwave oven.

2020-04-07 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hi to all from Ron Kolesar. Just wanted to add my two cents to making eggs in the microwave oven. I have a Panasonic 1,400 watts oven. I've tried the eggs at tom minutes and one and a half minutes. I think I'm going to try once again at only one minute. Will let everyone know how I make out. Ron

Re: [CnD] How To Cook An Egg In A Microwave

2020-03-26 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Many thanks Marilyn for this advice from one blind cook to another. My question on this topic is as follows: What is the best way to crack a egg? Of course with as little shells in the bowl as possible. Every time I've tried to crack a egg, I constantly crush the egg and get nothing but shells.

[CnD] Need some advice on spreading spreads.

2020-03-10 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hello to all. If I remember correctly, Independent Living Aids had a tool for we who are hopeless on spreading anything. I've tried using a knife of course, I've tried a spoon and a fork as well. My fingers do a so so job. I say that because I get some of the item that I'm spreading say peanut

Re: [CnD] Measuring tips

2020-02-21 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
. There are nine different measuring cups in that set, And eleven different sized measuring spoons, all with braille on them. Marie -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday

Re: [CnD] Measuring tips

2020-02-20 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 8:02 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: Re: [CnD] Measuring tips Hi Brennen, from Ron Kolesar. I'm curious

Re: [CnD] Microwave oven

2020-02-20 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I would like to see a microwave oven that was accessible via a braille template and or voice output that 1. was a nice family size and not a small oven like most adapted microwaves are. 2. Yes, I too would like to see it at a normal price that the sighted would get without the adaptive items.

Re: [CnD] New Wave oven

2020-02-20 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
What is that bill please? Many thanks. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Jennifer Thompson via Cookinginthedark Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 07:36 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Jennifer Thompson Subject: Re: [CnD] New Wave oven I agree and I know there is a bill going

Re: [CnD] Measuring tips

2020-02-19 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hi Brennen, from Ron Kolesar. I'm curious to know the following. Are the measuring cups made out of heavy hard plastic, or made out of stainless steel? I'm thinking of picking up a set of the measuring cups and spoons for myself. So, many thanks. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From:

Re: [CnD] New Wave oven

2020-02-19 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
As a blind and multi-disabled adult, I would seriously agree with you on that! But get the sighted population, which is much, much larger than our population is and you have to step back. It comes back to supply and demand. But what will you do, since still 70 to 80 percent of the disable

Re: [CnD] NewWave oven

2020-02-18 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
You're more than welcome. What is nice about the bravo xl unit is that it has the following features. 1. a basket for frying foods like in a deep fryer. 2. it has a cooking prove in it. Wonder if we couldn't talk to the people who modified the talking toaster oven with the above two features as

Re: [CnD] New wave

2020-02-18 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Then that is the pro plus. Is the key pad that's on the power head that is the top of the unit flus? If so, then that's the pro plus. I tried to have them make their Nuwave Bravo xl unit that has several features blind friendly, but they won't budge. So I would recommend the talking toaster

Re: [CnD] NewWave oven

2020-02-18 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
The one that is the most blind friendly is the pro plus. That was the one I had up until I heard about the talking toaster oven. I've tried to get Nuwave to adapt their Nuwave bravo XL oven. It has some awesome features, but it isn't blind friendly. Hope this info helps to answer your questions.

Re: [CnD] More books written for the blind

2020-02-18 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Many thanks for this info. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 10:00 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Marie Rudys Subject: [CnD] More books written for the blind Hello, everyone. For those who may be interested,

Re: [CnD] Two more easy cookbooks, written for the blind

2020-02-18 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
is read by a blind Person who is reading from a braille copy. It is an old book, but has useful information In it as well. Best, Marie -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday

[CnD] Asking another talking toaster oven question.

2020-02-18 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Can one with some bread crumbs cook zucchini and other favorites and have them come out like if you deep fried them in a deep fryer or air fryer? I am curious to try something like the above in the talking toaster oven. Many thanks. Ron KR3DOG In the good old days of Morse code Shorthand, 73's

Re: [CnD] New to the list and cooking tips

2020-02-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hi Pam, from Ron Kolesar. Appreciate your temperature and timing for your pork chops. With those parameters, I might give this a try as well. I also down loaded the cook book from BARD tonight. So, we'll see. Smiles. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Pamela Fairchild via

Re: [CnD] Easy recipes

2020-02-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Thanks for this info. But I have to correct you on the actual title. Here's what I found on the BARD site, thanks to my victor reader trek unit. Help My Apartment has a kitchen cookbook 100 plus great recipes. I simply did a search for Help My Apartment. The book is I believe the fifth one in the

Re: [CnD] Waffle iron

2020-02-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Don't need a waffle iron. Simply purchase the eggo waffles. Just my opinion on this topic. Ron -Original Message- From: Nicole Massey via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 13:21 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Nicole Massey Subject: Re: [CnD] Waffle iron Measuring

Re: [CnD] Easy recipes

2020-02-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I deeply appreciate this new tip. Ron who's a new cook as well. -Original Message- From: Lynda via Cookinginthedark Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 12:55 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Lynda Subject: Re: [CnD] Easy recipes There is a book on the bard site called Help my

Re: [CnD] Baked Steak

2020-02-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
- From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020 10:12 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: Re: [CnD] Baked Steak I have a George Foreman grill, but I don't like it. Why Don't I like using it? It's a pain in the neck

Re: [CnD] Baked Steak

2020-02-17 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
from Mail for Windows 10 From: Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020 10:30 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Ron Kolesar Subject: Re: [CnD] Baked Steak I have a George Foreman grill, but I don't like it. Why Don't I like using it? It's a pain in the neck to clean

Re: [CnD] Convction Cooking

2020-02-16 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I deeply appreciate the advice in this letter. I'll have to keep it for future reference. I want to press the edge of the envelope and learn to do a pot roast, some ribs. So, many thanks. Ron -Original Message- From: Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020

Re: [CnD] Baked Steak

2020-02-16 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
I have a George Foreman grill, but I don't like it. Why Don't I like using it? It's a pain in the neck to clean all of those grooves. I do enjoy the new talking black and decker talking toaster oven though and my microwave oven. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Gary Metzler via

Re: [CnD] Baked Steak

2020-02-16 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
How can one double check to make sure that the convection setting is turned on? Many Thanks. Ron KR3DOG -Original Message- From: Marie Rudy's via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020 20:26 To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Marie Rudy's Subject: Re: [CnD] Baked Steak

Re: [CnD] Baked Steak

2020-02-16 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
This sounds right up my alley with the talking toaster oven. At 350, how much time for medium rare? I usually get a New York Strip steak. Would the instructions still work? Even though I can't see it now, I like a little pink in my meat. Ron Ham Radio and Emergency Communications Station by the

Re: [CnD] Baked Steak

2020-02-16 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
This sounds right up my alley with the talking toaster oven. At 350, how much time for medium rare? Even though I can't see it now, I like a little pink in my meat. -Original Message- From: Immigrant via Cookinginthedark Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020 20:00 To:

Re: [CnD] cooking tips / try a crock pot

2020-02-16 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hi back at you Brennen, from Ron Kolesar. It sounds like we both like the same kinds of meats. I only would add to ask if anyone could help us to cook beef liver Rabbit and squirrel meats, a good steak and fixing a roast with carrots and little potatoes as well while using the Talking toaster

[CnD] A corn bread tip to go with the potatoes soup.

2020-01-20 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Hello to my fellow blind cooks. For those who love corn bread as much as I do, here's a couple tips. 1. To make sure the bread isn't as dry and or crumbly, add a can of cream corn in the batter. Tip two, which is a easier tip. For those who have a Sam's club membership, Samsclub has a box of

[CnD] A thank you letter.

2020-01-20 Thread Ron Kolesar via Cookinginthedark
Just wanted to say thanks from a bachelor cook for the advice on cooking lasagna noodles a little easier and the tip on garlic. I love lasagna and Italian cooking. Which is easier? Making the layers of lasagna noodles or rolling them up for lasagna roll ups? You never can have enough garlic.

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