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

I tend to measure or weigh the flour, depending on the recipe I'm using. Cheers Andrew On 20/01/2021 10:07 am, Ann via Cookinginthedark wrote: 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

Re: [CnD] Classic British Recipe, Toad in the Hole

Hi Samuel. Have you made this recipe? Whenever I've made toad in the hole or even just plain Yourkshire pudding, I've always baked it at 220 C or 425 F to make sure the batter puffs up. Cheers Andrew On 7/01/2021 1:45 am, Samuel Wilkins via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello all, I have a

Re: [CnD] THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH

Sorry, replied to the wrong list. Cheers Andrew On 7/12/2020 3:17 pm, Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark wrote: THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH A cold, ice-cream based coffee punch. yield: 20 servings prep time: 15 minutes additional time: 30 minutes total time: 45 minutes 1 gallon whole milk

Re: [CnD] THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH

Hi Tania. Personally, I go up to the mobile Facebook site and delete them from there. On 7/12/2020 3:17 pm, Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark wrote: THE BEST COFFEE PUNCH A cold, ice-cream based coffee punch. yield: 20 servings prep time: 15 minutes additional time: 30 minutes total time:

Re: [CnD] Recipe needed

Hi Joy. I'm afraid I don't have a recipe, but are you looking for the Dutch cookie called Speculaas? Cheers Andrew On 3/10/2020 3:05 am, Joy Baade via Cookinginthedark wrote: The familiar, recognizable store name for them is Windmill Cookies. When they are homemade, they are often called

Re: [CnD] Bread machines

Hi there. One thing you can do to try and get lighter bread is to microwave your flour for about 30 seconds before tipping it into your bread machine. Same for water if you're using cold. HTH. Cheers Andrew On 23/07/2020 11:55 am, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark wrote: I dug my

Re: [CnD] Question about Making Pikelets

Pikelets Hello Andrew, I don't have an electric frying pan. I have been wondering whether to get an induction hob friendly skillet, would that work? On 15/07/2020 10:58, Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi there. Could you use an electric frypan or skillet? Cheers Andrew On 15/07/2020

Re: [CnD] Question about Making Pikelets

an induction hob friendly skillet, would that work? On 15/07/2020 10:58, Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi there. Could you use an electric frypan or skillet? Cheers Andrew On 15/07/2020 9:56 pm, Samuel Wilkins via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello all, I've recently been thinking about

Re: [CnD] Question about Making Pikelets

Hi there. Could you use an electric frypan or skillet? Cheers Andrew On 15/07/2020 9:56 pm, Samuel Wilkins via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello all, I've recently been thinking about making Pikelets, also known as Scotch Pancakes.  These require using a griddle to make them. Is there a safer

Re: [CnD] carrot cake

Hi. what I don't understand, is why not to use canola oil? To me it's good for cakes as it has very little flavour. Cheers Andrew On 15/06/2020 12:13 pm, Wendy via Cookinginthedark wrote: This carrot cake recipe is from one of the Joanna Fluke mysteries. Is the amount of walnuts correct?

Re: [CnD] microwave exciting discovery

Hi Pamela. I've had a panasonic accessible microwave convection since 2005 and it's still going strong. It's great that panasonic have introduced another model with raised buttons. Let's hope we get it here in New zealand. Cheers Andrew On 17/05/2020 4:40 am, Pamela Fairchild via

Re: [CnD] Popcorn on the stove

Hi larry. I put a knob of butter into the saucepan and I prefer its flavour to that of oil. Heat the pot to a medium heat then add the corn kernels. When you think all corn is popped, remove it from the heat. Oh and don't forget to put a lid on the saucepan. Lol! someone I knew forgot to do

Re: [CnD] Baked Cowboy Steak

Hi all. If anyone isn't confident browning meat for this recipe, the step may b omitted. The end result will be just as good, though you may want to bake it for a little longer. Cheers Andrew On 12/03/2020 7:34 pm, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark wrote: Baked Cowboy Steak 1-1/2

Re: [CnD] Crazy Cake

Hi Bridget. This recipe is great, I've made it on several ocasions. the recipe is by Alison Holst who is an iconic New Zealand cook. Cheers Andrew On 1/03/2020 3:51 am, Bridget Micallef via Cookinginthedark wrote: I was given this recipe by a blind friend of mine. I tried it and it came

Re: [CnD] a sausage question

inal Message- > From: Cookinginthedark On Behalf Of > Andrew Niven via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Sunday, December 29, 2019 2:42 PM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Andrew Niven > Subject: [CnD] a sausage question > > Hi there. > > Just wondering what is bu

[CnD] a sausage question

Hi there. Just wondering what is bulk sausage please? we probably get it here in NZ but call it something else. Excuse my ignorance. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] Air fryer

Hi Lovette. I have the Tefal actifry myself have had it for some years now. I like the fact it has a stirring paddle so food doesn't have to be rearranged. You might also want to see if you can get a snacking basket for your model as this will make the fryer even more versatile. Cheers

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: > so it stirs on it's own or does it have or do you still have to move it > what is this mottle called also does this mottle still have buttons or it > a touch screen type thing > > On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 3:51 PM Andrew Niven via C

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

Just that I like this model because of the paddle. It stirs chips and the like so no turning or anything is necessary. Cheers Andrew On 19/01/2019 9:49 AM, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: > what did you say about the paddle as some reason i can't read that email > > On Fri, Jan

Re: [CnD] air fryers and fries

Hi again Andrew Forgot to mention before, both fresh and frozen fries work really well in the Actifry. Cheers Andrew On 19/01/2019 7:39 AM, andrew edgcumbe via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I don't know how to buy on amazon so I have to go to the store to buy one > for example wallmart for

Re: [CnD] Question: how to flip a lot of little pieces of something, like fries, on an oven tray?

Hi jude. exactly what i do too. It's by far the easiest way of doing it. Cheers Andrew On 12/05/2018 3:52 AM, Jude DaShiell via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I'm a bit odd the way I do it so this may not work for you.  I have > two oven trays.  The first one that's hot and a second one that

Re: [CnD] fish problem

Hi Vera. I believe the trick is to dip the items to be cooked in flour before dipping them in batter. Hope this helps. Cheers Andrew On 18/01/2018 12:21 PM, VERA ERVIN via Cookinginthedark wrote: > I have a problem keeping batter on fish, either baked or fried and would like > suggestions.

Re: [CnD] Need Substitution Ideas for Berry Trifle recipe

Hi Lisa. could you possibly use sherry instead of the liqueur? Sherry trifle is delicious. Cheers Andrew On 15/12/2017 6:50 PM, Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Hi, all. > > I'm wanting to make this, but not sure what to substittute for the praline > liqueur, I can't find it

Re: [CnD] New Moderator In Town

Hi Dale. really sad to hear about Steve. Cheers Andrew On 4/11/2017 3:19 AM, Food Dude via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Hi Everyone, > Well this message contains mixed emotions for me... > Good News / Bad News so to speak. > Steve Stewart, a dear friend and the old moderator of this list, is no

Re: [CnD] message for the moderators

Thanks Dale, that's great. Cheers Andrew On 2/10/2017 1:55 PM, Food Dude via Cookinginthedark wrote: > Howdy, > > I think we got your address, > > ani...@vodafone.co.nz > > removed. > > Please let me know if it isn't. > > It might take a bit for messages to cycle but we should be good to go!

[CnD] message for the moderators

Hi Dale. Would you or someone else be able to unsubscribe my previous email address please? I'm unable to do this myself as all my mail is now forwarded to hotmail. Any help would be much appreciated. The address I would like unsubscribed is below. ani...@vodafone.co.nz Cheers Andrew

Re: [CnD] Chocolate Chip Corn Flake Cookies II for Andrew

Hi Helen. No, these aren't the ones I used to make. However, they sound good and I'll probably try them sometime soon. I've a feeling the ones I used to do were called Chocolate Crunch Cookies and they were really delicious. Cheers Andrew On 19/05/2017 6:35 AM, Helen Whitehead via

[CnD] chocolate chip cookies

Hi list. There was a recipe on here some years ago for chocolate chip cookies which I used to make quite often till I lost it. These particular ones had crushed cornflakes in them and were really delicious. I'm wondering if someone still has that recipe please? I'm not sure if it was a

[CnD] season's greetings

Hi all. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Hope 2017 gives you all you wish for. Cheers Andrew ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] on garlic clove substitutes

Hi Becky. About a teaspoon I think. Cheers Andrew On 4/09/2016 5:07 AM, Rebecca Manners via Cookinginthedark wrote: How about the minced garlic that comes in a jar? How much would equal one clove of garlic? Thanks, Becky Manners On 9/3/2016 9:39 AM, Jeanne Fike via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Question about baking potatoes

Hi Cindy. Bake at 200 C or 400 F for about an hour. Hope this helps. Cheers Andrew On 3/03/2016 12:10 p.m., Cindy Simpson via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi list friends, I know I don't post that often but I've got a question that I'm hoping you guys can answer. I am interested in baking a potato

Re: [CnD] electric carving knife questions

Hi Charles. I use an electric knife for slicing bread. As far as I know they don't have an adjustable guide. If you can get one, you might want to look at a cordless model. Unfortunately, I've sliced through the cord on two of my ones. The bang is quite impressive when it happens. lol!

Re: [CnD] Question about pressure cookers.

Hi Paula. I have a Tefal pressure cooker, and a breville fast slow cooker which is a pressure cooker and slow cooker in one. Both these units are electric, and I'm very pleased with them both. I live in New Zealand, so not sure if the breville is available where you are, but I know you get

Re: [CnD] beef and beer (found on the Internet)

Hi Charles. I think browning of the beef in this recipe is purely optional. From reading it, I feel the recipe will work just fine even without browning. A tip one of our cookery writers put into one of her books is to precook onions and/or garlic for a couple of minutes in the microwave

Re: [CnD] A question about microwaved baked potatoes

Hi Brittany. When I bake potatoes in the microwave here's what I do. Do exactly as you've been doing, but I don't bother with the paper towel. I either stand the spuds on a plate or directly round the outside edge of the turntable. In the middle if I'm only doing one potato. I give them

Re: [CnD] Keurig Coffeemaker

Hi Claudia. While I don't have one of these coffee makers, I'm wondering if the following suggestion may be of help. Do you take milk in your coffee? If so, perhaps you could try heating the milk before adding it to the coffee. Otherwise, zap the coffee in the microwave after you have

Re: [CnD] Failing microwave question

Hi Donald. Firstly, if your microwave is a domestic model it will only have one magnetron. Now for a test you can do. Put some water in a coffee mug, and place it inside the microwave making careful note as to where the handle is. Run the oven for a few seconds, then open the door and check

Re: [CnD] Coffee Cake

Hi Linda. I'll have a look through my recipes and see what I can find. Hopefully in the next few days or so. Cheers andrew On 17/08/2014 2:39 p.m., Linda Ratzlaff via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi Andrew Do you have a recipe for the coffee cake that you were talking about from New Zealand? If

Re: [CnD] coffee cake

Hi Steve. Just to add something different to the mix, coffee cake in New zealand is a cake flavoured with instant coffee powder. It's usually either iced with coffee icing on top, or splint through the middle and filled with sweetened with coffee flavoured whipped cream. sometimes the iced

[CnD] Rollie Egg Master

Hi all. Just wondering if anyone had one of these kitchen gadgets and how good you find it? For anyone who doesn't, there's plenty of information about them up on Youtube. The concept sounds fascinating and easy for a blind person to operate. Cheers Andrew

Re: [CnD] using a pressure cooker

Hi Bill. I use an electric pressure cooker and find it great. My model is a tefal, but I beleive the Cuisinart ones are the same or at least very similar. Cheers Andrew On 7/07/2014 4:33 p.m., Bill Deatherage via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hello, The rocker type of gages is that the type that