Re: [CnD] Toast in the toaster oven

2018-01-20 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Try setting your oven at 350 and toasting for six to eight minutes; of course, how long you toast it depends on the type of bread and its thickness. I'm assuming that you're using regular store-bought white bread. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2018, at 12:25 PM, Cristóbal

Re: [CnD] (no subject)

2017-12-30 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
If this is a recipe for sour Kraut balls, why doesn't the subject read "Sour Kraut balls," instead of "No Subject?" Sour Kraut balls sound intriguing, because I've never heard of them, and of course, I've never had them. There used to be a bug in certain systems that would make a subject

Re: [CnD] cooking eggs

2017-11-17 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Most of the time that's not a problem for me. After I've melted the butter in my pan, I just crack my egg over the center of the pan. If I'm frying more than one, then I crack one egg on one side and the second on the other. It's just a matter of putting the spatula in the pan against a side

Re: [CnD] cooking eggs

2017-11-17 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
ject: Re: [CnD] cooking eggs > > For those who like fried eggs, rings help a lot in keeping things under > control, especially for blind folks. Also look for a spatula with a round > form factor, as it'll get under the whole egg, not just the center. > > -Original Message

Re: [CnD] cooking eggs

2017-11-16 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
First of all there's no sin in breaking a yoke; some people even like their eggs that way. There is nothing that requires you to flip an egg. Just put a lid on the pan. If you insist on flipping, well, it's done very carefully and preferably when you are more awake than I am when I'm

Re: [CnD] Request- Respect other people's inboxes

2017-11-08 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
No, your message is fine, I think. Actually, in the forum welcome message the host of the forum encourages people not to overpost in one day. Otherwise people might become overwhelmed and not read all the recipes. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2017, at 6:38 AM, The

Re: [CnD] Air Fryer Recipes website

2017-08-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Hopefully some recipes will come with the frier, and your question about chicken will be answered there. In addition isn't there a website where one could go for all kinds of printed materials that come with all kinds of appliances? I think someone mentioned such a site some years back.

Re: [CnD] freezer labels

2017-07-01 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
I just get my slate and stylus, write on the unopened zip-lock bag, put whatever I was writing about inside the bag, press the air out, seal the bag, and put it in the freezer. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1, 2017, at 11:04 AM, Richard Kuzma via Cookinginthedark >

Re: [CnD] Are There List Archives?

2017-06-23 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
In the list guidelines it says that this list does not keep Archives. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2017, at 11:20 AM, Dani Pagador via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > I forgot to ask ... are there list archives? >

Re: [CnD] iGrills?

2017-04-10 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
my yard >> and still not lose connection. I can go inside my house and still get >> reception as long as I stay near the back of the house. Going to the front >> door causes the connection to drop. I really love having this little >> gadget. >> >>>

Re: [CnD] iGrill

2017-04-10 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Oh, so this iGrill thing is a cooking thermometer that can be used for meat and such, and if it works with smart phones, it might be a good thing. Who makes it, and does one purchase iGrills in some kind of special cooking store? I'm not rushing out to buy one, but maybe someone here might

Re: [CnD] iGrills?

2017-04-10 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
For that matter who makes these iGrills, and what's the advantage of having one? How accessible are they? I have never heard of such a thing. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 10, 2017, at 3:13 PM, Deborah Barnes via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > >

Re: [CnD] Sugar's Lasagna

2017-04-04 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Yeah, but how processed is that fresh cheese, and what's in it? I doubt that one could find unprocessed cheese in any store. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 4, 2017, at 4:02 PM, Sugar lopez via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > LOL, well lately I

Re: [CnD] Learning to boil water!

2017-01-27 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Well, he says he has never attempted to follow or read a recipe? Why not? Are there cookbooks online for beginners with very basic recipes that anyone who cooks knows how to prepare? Are there books that are better for blind readers online? If he purchased a crockpot, why hasn't he asked

Re: [CnD] Homemade Bread

2017-01-07 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
With all due respect this recipe is a bit too reliant on pictures for this forum; after all many of the cooks here are blind, so this post may need some work. I am blind, bake bread, and can safely ignore your reference to pictures, but what about the beginner who began this discussion? One

Re: [CnD] pecan pralines

2016-12-04 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
rg> wrote: > > They are candied pecans, popular in Louisiana. Pralines and cream is a > popular ice cream. > Abby > > -Original Message----- > From: Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark > [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2016 8:45

Re: [CnD] pecan pralines

2016-12-04 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
What are those pecan things you are asking about? Might these things be like nut horns, something Mom made for every Christmas? Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 4, 2016, at 10:28 PM, Abby Vincent via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > I just got

Re: [CnD] Salmon burger patties

2016-12-04 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
When I was growing up we had salmon patties served as part of a meal. They were fried with a breading made from cracker crumbs and egg. When I made salmon patties, I bought that salmon that comes in a can like a tunafish can. I drained the liquid and made my patties. I cracked an egg into

[CnD] Just a Thought:

2016-12-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
I had the impression that the purpose of this site was to answer questions by posting actual recipes, preferably ones that poster had experience using. That way the poster could address any questions that came up. This is a recipe site and not a go-to site. One could, therefore, post the

Re: [CnD] Test

2016-11-30 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
sage- > From: Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark > [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2016 12:06 AM > To: [cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Cc: Brenda Mueller > Subject: Re: [CnD] Test > > I'm sure you have seen your post by now;

Re: [CnD] Test

2016-11-30 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
I'm sure you have seen your post by now; yes, it has gone out to everyone. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2016, at 11:58 PM, Naima Leigh via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > Is this message coming through? > >

[CnD] Warning about Spamming against Schwan's and its Customers:

2016-10-04 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
I got a message from what appeared to be Schwan's telling me that it was urgent to update my payment information. This is clearly spam. Don't update anything. Schwan's delivers recipes and food. Hope this helps. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone

Re: [CnD] Cooking in The Dark Shows

2016-09-25 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
he Library of Congress: > > https://nlsbard.loc.gov/index.html > > -Original Message- > From: Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2016 2:08 AM > To: [cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Cc: Brenda Mueller > Subject: Re: [CnD] Off Topic: Bard: > &g

Re: [CnD] Off Topic: Bard:

2016-09-25 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Sep 25, 2016, at 4:09 AM, Gary Metzler via Cookinginthedark > <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > > Hi Brenda, > > The cooking without looking book is on the bard site. > > -----Original Message- From: Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Sat

Re: [CnD] Bacon Hot Dogs:

2016-09-24 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
finished, you! really! are! finished!! > -Original Message- From: Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 6:17 PM > To: [cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Cc: Brenda Mueller > Subject: [CnD] Bacon Hot Dogs: > > Did someone say there were no re

[CnD] Bacon Hot Dogs:

2016-09-24 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Did someone say there were no recipes for Bacon Hot Dogs? Be ware; that is only so far as that person knows. Years ago back in the 70's in cooking class we made what the teacher called bacon hot dogs. First we took wieners and made a slit down the length of the wieners being careful not to

Re: [CnD] Spices

2016-09-20 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Slices of what? How long something lasts depends on what it is and how it's packaged. If you talked about slices of anything before I must have missed or forgotten the message. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2016, at 11:24 AM, Teresa Mullen via Cookinginthedark >

Re: [CnD] Using a great dicer

2016-09-20 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
One doesn't necessarily need a dicer at all, just the will to practice and develop the skill with a very sharp knife. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 20, 2016, at 10:08 AM, juliette via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > So, does one need a dicer to

Re: [CnD] Amount of recipes

2016-09-04 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
That number is the number of recipes that one person can post per day and not the number of recipes that might appear if numerous people decided to post on a given day. Anyway this homemade thing seems to have gotten going on Sunday, but for a lot of us, it's Monday. I am sure the owner will

Re: [CnD] Garlic Clove

2016-09-03 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
A clove is one of those petals, so the bulb can contain quite a few of them. As for your question about those other garlic products, I can't address that. Once someone discovers the real thing, most of those other things just don't cut it! Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 3,

[CnD] Red cabbage:

2016-09-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Is there such a thing as red cabbage in a can? Not the regular ones, but the red cabbage? I always seem to have had red cabbage away from home and assumed that it's a special breed of cabbage. I like it; I just never made it. So is red cabbage different cabbage or regular cabbage that is

[CnD] Off Topic: Requests to be unsubscribed:

2016-09-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
It's my guess that people who ask to be unsubscribed either don't keep the welcome messages to the forums to which they subscribe so they would know how to unsubscribe or they don't keep a copy of the rules. I create a folder for each forum to which I am subscribed that includes that

[CnD] Cheddar Wursts:

2016-08-29 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Remember sometime back we were talking about the cheddar Wursts I like, and someone commented that he wished they had more cheese? Well, the last time I was at the store, the Cheddar Wursts were sold out, so I tried the Better Cheddars. I think they have a tad more cheese and make a good start

Re: [CnD] Peach Crisp

2016-08-10 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
rg> wrote: > > Actually, you can use fresh if you have them on hand as well. > > -Original Message- > From: Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark > [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 1:39 AM > To: [cookinginthedark@acbradio.org]; gp

Re: [CnD] Peach Crisp

2016-08-09 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Actually, I think you either have to wait for the local crop to come in or better still, befriend someone who raises the fruits you want. The message you replied to, however, has a recipe that involves canned peaches. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2016, at 12:49 AM,

Re: [CnD] RANCH PRETZELS (APPETIZERS)

2016-07-23 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
I think a person should at least try using recipes before posting them and not post just to post. As for me, I am waiting for one in which the pretzels are made from scratch in an ordinary home kitchen. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2016, at 11:22 AM, Charles Rivard

Re: [CnD] looking for

2016-07-21 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Well, by now every one knows that, that cookbook is available in formats in addition to voice. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 10:26 PM, Marie Rudys via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > I hope Bard catches up one of these days and

Re: [CnD] looking for

2016-07-21 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
A text file or even better, a BRF file would be best with braille and speak. At least that is what I get for mine. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 8:52 PM, Debbra Piening via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > If you belong to

Re: [CnD] crazy cake

2016-07-21 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Isn't this a cooking forum the purpose of which is to share recipes? So why aren't personal comments going in email and recipes on this forum? Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 21, 2016, at 3:44 PM, Susan Lumpkin via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > >

Re: [CnD] Talking Microwave

2016-07-06 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
I would say that a regular microwave, dymotape, and a slate and stylus is a much better way to go. I marked mine in 1986, and it still works to this day. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2016, at 12:44 PM, Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark >

Re: [CnD] Test

2016-06-27 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Alive; just not posting. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2016, at 5:24 PM, Blaine Deutscher via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > Just wondering if anyone is alive? > > Sent from my iPhone > ___

[CnD] Friendship bread:

2016-06-11 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
No, you don't add yeast to Friendship Bread. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] Friendship Bread:

2016-06-10 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
I have made this before, and it's a great thing to have with a good cup of coffee. A good friend gave me this recipe; its only problem is that I can make that bread disappear in much less time than it takes to make it! AMISH FRIENDSHIP BREAD STARTER Day 1: Make the starter dough by using 1

[CnD] Baking Bread Ideas:

2016-06-10 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Someone who not only wants to bake bread but wants to do it without a machine is a baker after my own heart. On Bookshare there is an interesting book on baking bread with very interesting recipes and methods. The book is called The Tassajara Bread Book, and the author is Edward Espe

Re: [CnD] replacement for Hershey kiss for cookie recipe

2016-05-21 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
See if you can find the butterscotch chips for those cookies. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2016, at 11:12 AM, Jessica Dail via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > Hi, > I found a cookie recipe which calls for a hershey kiss. > However: I'm

Re: [CnD] potroast in the electric pressure cooker

2016-05-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
san via Cookinginthedark > <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > > > You are spot on Brenda so any ideas? > > -Original Message----- > From: Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark > [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 1:55 PM

Re: [CnD] potroast in the electric pressure cooker

2016-05-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
I had the impression that she wants to know how to do the roast in that new pressure cooker. New things are very exciting to use and learn about. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2016, at 4:45 PM, Abby Vincent via Cookinginthedark > wrote: >

[CnD] Speaking of Barbecued Ribs:

2016-04-27 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Years ago I used to make barbecued ribs; well, I cheated a little. I would get ribs in the groceries store and a bottle of Open Pit Barbecue Sauce. Back at home it was a simple matter of putting the ribs in a crockpot, making liberal use of that sauce, and cooking those ribs on high for the

Re: [CnD] shake and bake

2016-04-08 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Yeah, I agree with Kathy. Cook it for an hour at 350. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2016, at 2:35 PM, Kathy Brandt via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > That sounds like a really high temperature to me. I always did my shake and > bake

Re: [CnD] for IOS fans -Re: Long time without chatting

2016-04-05 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
I think we should chat about cooking on a cooking forum. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 5, 2016, at 10:51 AM, Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > Every Sunday at 6 PM. Eastern time, there is either a session for iPhone >

[CnD] test:

2016-04-02 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
I haven't seen any posts for a couple of days, so I'm testing the site to find out if I see this. Brenda Mueller ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Wieners and Sour Kraut:

2016-03-26 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
org> wrote: >> >> That sounds really good. Another idea is to use other sausages such as >> Polish or smoked sausages. >> >> >> >> >> If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! >> -Original Message- From: brend

Re: [CnD] Wieners and Sour Kraut:

2016-03-26 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
y good. Another idea is to use other sausages such as > Polish or smoked sausages. > > > > > If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! > -Original Message- From: brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2016 6:14 AM > To: co

[CnD] Wieners and Sour Kraut:

2016-03-26 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
I would never freeze sour kraut, just keep it stored in the refrigerator in its bag. After all, it's sour kraut. If I were to cook sour kraut and wieners in the crockpot, I'd use one portion of meat to every two of kraut. (for example one pound of wieners to two pounds of kraut.). First

[CnD] Test:

2016-03-22 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
I am just testing to see if I am getting what I should. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

[CnD] A recipe:

2016-03-19 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Does anyone have a recipe for popcorn balls? Thanks in advance. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Baking potatoes

2016-03-03 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
in need of an attitude adjustment! > -Original Message- > From: Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark > [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2016 9:41 PM > To: [cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Cc: Brenda Mueller > Subject: Re: [CnD] Baking potatoes >

Re: [CnD] Baking potatoes

2016-03-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
No, 500 is ridiculous. Just punch holes in the potato with a fork, wrap it in foil and bake it at 375 or 400 at the highest for an hour. There is nothing to be afraid of. It will be cooked. I know, because I bake potatoes a lot. In any case raw potato isn't dangerous. Heck as kids we

Re: [CnD] Scalloped Potatoes:

2016-03-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
pot cookbook, as well as every one I've encountered > since that, has a crock pot ham and scalloped potatoes recipe that's > excellent. If this is what you're looking for, I can send it. I've made it > several times. > > -Original Message- > From: Brenda Mueller via Cooki

[CnD] Scalloped Potatoes:

2016-03-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Does anyone have a recipe for scalloped potatoes? Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone ___ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] Baking potatoes

2016-03-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Putting potatoes in a microwave before they are baked makes no sense at all to me, but then I learned to cook long before I had a microwave. With the exception of a couple things I use either my stove, oven, or crockpot. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2016, at 10:17 PM,

Re: [CnD] Question about baking potatoes

2016-03-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2016, at 8:14 PM, janbrown via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > microwave for 6 minutes per spud. > > On Mar 2, 2016, at 3:10 PM, Cindy Simpson via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hi list friends,

Re: [CnD] Question about baking potatoes

2016-03-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
First wash your potato in cold water. I sponge it dry with a paper towel. Punch a few holes in the potato with a fork. If desired coat with a little butter and wrap in foil. Bake at 375 for an hour. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2016, at 6:10 PM, Cindy Simpson via

Re: [CnD] Test

2016-03-01 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Yes, it is working. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2016, at 5:26 PM, Victoria via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > > > > Is this working? > > > > > > Victoria E Gilkerson > > > > ___ >

Re: [CnD] hot-dog season is here!!

2016-03-01 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
to a 350 degree oven > for 12 minutes. > > > > > If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! > -Original Message- From: Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2016 11:02 AM > To: [cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Cc: Brenda Mu

Re: [CnD] hot-dog season is here!!

2016-03-01 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
What? You guys are eating plain old hot dogs when there are cheddar wursts? They are wieners with a touch of cheese that are right there in the same area as the plain wieners. You can fix them just like hot dogs, but they have that touch of extra flavor. Mom told me all about them a few years

[CnD] Sausage links:

2016-02-21 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
1. Buy the raw sausage links from the fresh meat section, not the frozen links. 2. Lay links out side by side in a frying pan. 3. Use just enough water to cover them. 4. Turn heat on low, and allow the links to come to a boil. 5. Let the water boil away until they start to fry.

Re: [CnD] Fried egg sandwiches:

2016-02-03 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
sage- > From: Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark > [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 9:19 AM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Subject: [CnD] Fried egg sandwiches: > > I make fried egg sandwiches all the time. > >

Re: [CnD] Fried egg sandwiches:

2016-02-02 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
<bren...@smart2.net Date sent: Tue, 2 Feb 2016 13:28:37 -0500 Subject: Re: [CnD] Fried egg sandwiches: I forgot to ask when you cook the eggs in this method, does it really cook because I am not a big fan of the slimy egg stuff! LOL Teresa MullenSent from my iPhone On Feb 2, 2016, at

[CnD] Fried egg sandwiches:

2016-02-02 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
I make fried egg sandwiches all the time. Place two slices of bread side by side on a plate, and butter them. Melt butter in a pan as you normally would for fried eggs, and crack two eggs into it. Cover the pan with a lid, and cook on low for two minutes. Put your eggs on the bread, and

Re: [CnD] Looking for some accessible appliances

2016-01-16 Thread Brenda Mueller via Cookinginthedark
Based on what the post said it is a private kitchen, not commercial. Brenda Mueller Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2016, at 10:28 PM, Blaine Deutscher via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Are you talking a commercial industrial kitchen, or your personal

Re: [CnD] Egg rolls

2015-12-19 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
I think some estimates of the frying times might be needed here; saying to fry until golden brown is not enough. In addition, should one use low, high, or medium heat? Those are my thoughts about this recipe. Is there anyone here who makes egg rolls who can give us some guidance? Thank you.

Re: [CnD] OT; happy labor day

2015-09-07 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Yeah, you can make bacon in the oven in a baking pan, but I don't know why you'd put foil in the pan. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Becky McCullough via Cookinginthedark , Steve Stewart

Re: [CnD] shake 'n bake question

2015-07-21 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
No, just lay the pieces out flat instead of stacking them. You're using a conventional oven not a microwave. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cooking in the dark list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Date

Re: [CnD] Test

2015-06-10 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Oh, I think things have just been quiet lately. We seem to go through cycles. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Debbra Piening via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Date sent: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:11:54 + Subject: [CnD]

Re: [CnD] Email settings test - Re: Test

2015-06-10 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Yes, Charles, Your email is getting through. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org, Debbra Piening debbra.pien...@att.net Date sent: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:49:24 + Subject:

[CnD] Graham Cracker Cream Pie:

2015-06-02 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Well, I'm going to look for that graham cracker cream pie recipe, that my mother must have used when she was alive. It was no icebox cake. It had a buttered graham cracker crust on the bottom, and cream; the whole thing was topped with meringue and served at room temperature or warmer. I

Re: [CnD] Recipe Request

2015-06-02 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Ask for a recipe of graham cracker cream pie. I think that's the closest thing. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Nancy and Gary via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Date sent: Mon, 01 Jun

Re: [CnD] Question and recipe for leg of lamb

2015-05-24 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
As a totally blind person, I don't mind those cooking terms. One learns with experience to judge in other ways, by smell, texture, etc. Let's not avoid common terms in cooking. A person can always ad to his explanation of a recipe. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: john

Re: [CnD] tips on cutting pizza

2015-04-21 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
I used to cut it before I baked it while it was cool and manageable. Then I'd push everything close together and bake it; it worked for me. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: John Diakogeorgiou via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To:

[CnD] If you're ordering cooking equipmet, etc.

2015-04-21 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
If you use UPS to order your cooking equipment, there's an agreement with your local postoffice. The person may try to put it in your mailbox. In my case, that's a couple of blocks away. I've been trying to get a coffee shipment from Gevalia for days. I'd recommend that we switch to FEDEX,

Re: [CnD] Schwan's app

2015-02-17 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Accessability is no longer a Schwans' priority, or so it seems. When I first started ordering from Schwans, braille product catalogs and a product book with braille instructions was available. There were even cassettes. All that ended early this year. Apparently not enough of the blind

Re: [CnD] Baked apples?

2015-02-17 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
at 350 for about a half hour. It depends on the size of the apple and how soft you want it. Much of the soda gets absorbed into the apple, so it doesn't matter if you lose some when you take the apple off of the pan. Abby -Original Message- From: brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark

Re: [CnD] question about making hamburgers

2015-02-16 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Now as for me, I like a hamburger to be made of good juicy hamburger. I certainly wouldn't put all that stuff in a hamburger. I'd rather have a little bit of something good than a lot of whatever. I usually get a pound of ground meat and get four or five hamburgers out of it. I make my

[CnD] Baked apples?

2015-02-16 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Years ago I was somewhere that served baked apples. I suppose if I were to try it, I'd cut an opening in the center of the apple that wouldn't go all the way through and add some sugar, no make that brown sugar, a touch of cinnamon, maybe, and perhaps just a touch of butter. That's just a

Re: [CnD] Dove Chocolate Wear House Sale

2015-02-16 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
I think that advertisement doesn't belong here; this is a recipe forum. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Sugar via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org, 'Sugar' sugarsy...@sbcglobal.net Date sent: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 02:56:31 +

Re: [CnD] Off topic: is there a list for independent living skills?

2015-02-12 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Hi, there, I don't know of such a list, but at least you have several blind people to ask about living skills and such. I'm a blind defense worker whose about to retire. I own a house and a little bit of land. If I can answer your questions about how to get around and all that, please let

Re: [CnD] Filling and Labeling Freezer Bags

2015-02-11 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
What I do is buy heavy duty freezer bags. I use a slate and stylus and just braille the bag. I put the food in there, seal it, and there you go. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Paula and James Muysenberg via Cookinginthedarkcookinginthedark@acbradio.org To:

Re: [CnD] spaghetti questions

2015-01-23 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Look, guys, You don't need all this fancy stuff. You just bring the water to a boil, drop the broken up spaghetti in the pan, and test it with a fork. Now while you're waiting, get out your strainer. When the spaghetti is the right consistency, put it in your strainer, How do you know when

Re: [CnD] popcornpopper

2014-09-30 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Well, what I'm wondering is why, if this was a product for blind users, why weren't there brailled or taped instructions included? Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Betty Emmons via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org,Kimsan

[CnD] I think we found my mom's bread pudding:

2014-09-23 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
I promised to post what I found out, so here goes: Here is a bread pudding recipe that I found. Have a good evening! Eric 2 cups milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 Tsp vanilla 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt

Re: [CnD] Kraft Easy Mac!

2014-09-20 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
' Subject: Re: [CnD] macaroni and cheese without the stovetop? Stovers is just grate it tast whole made. Lenore -Original Message- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 5:48

[CnD] A Recipe for Bread Pudding

2014-09-16 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Hi! May I make a request for a recipe? When I was a kid, Mom used to serve the best bread pudding. She served it hot for dessert on Sunday dinner. I think it had plenty of bread, probably vanila and sugar, too. I'd like some suggestions for bread pudding recipes. I'm not sure if Mom just

Re: [CnD] Sweet and sour sauce without pineapple?

2014-09-16 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
I once ate in a chinese restaurant where I suspected that those owners used sweet pickles. You'll have to work out the rest. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Alex Hall via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] totally frustrated with responses - Re: macaroni and cheesewithout the stovetop?

2014-09-10 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
- From: Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 5:48 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org; sayegh.m...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [CnD] macaroni and cheese without the stovetop? Hey, Friends

Re: [CnD] Charles' Frustration

2014-09-10 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Well, he can always try the experiment with the boiling water in the crockpot. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Jan via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org To: cd cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Date sent: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 06:21:37 -0400 Subject: [CnD] Charles'

Re: [CnD] macaroni and cheese without the stovetop?

2014-09-09 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Hey, Friends, There are other options for macaroni and cheese. Let's explore a few of them. There's a frozzen macaroni and cheese dinner that is made by Stoffer's, I think. It's in the freezer section of many super markets. There are Microwave cooking instructions on the box. In

Re: [CnD] KFC Original Recipe Chicken

2014-09-01 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Yes, why I would think so, too. Part of the fun of cooking is adapting recipees to one's own use and not merely following a book. After all, it's cooking, not law! (grin.). Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: gail johnson via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org

Re: [CnD] A question about Schwan's

2014-08-26 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Hi! I think there is a way that we, the blind can still protest. We call 188-724-9267. Then we tell the person that answers the phone that we don't know the order numbers, because we don't have a braille catalogue. We'll have to request that the person look up all those order noumbers. With

Re: [CnD] A question about Schwan's

2014-08-24 Thread brenda mueller via Cookinginthedark
Yes, I found out about the catalogs some time ago and posted a warning. I had hoped the blind community would encourage Schwans to rethink this decision, but noone seemed overly concerned, and now the catalogues are gone. Brenda Mueller - Original Message - From: Allison Fallin

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