Re: [CnD] Lock-lid saucepan

2020-08-23 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
I think Blind my Smart has one of those. It may not be the same size though it might be bigger. Sent from my iPhone this time On Aug 23, 2020, at 3:11 PM, Deborah Armstrong via Cookinginthedark wrote: When I was a teen, forty years ago, the AFB aids and appliances catalog sold a lock-lid

Re: [CnD] salmon

2020-08-11 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
If your refrigerator is a really cold one, such as down around 34°, just barely above freezing, you could probably keep it a week with no AC. I’ve done that but I don’t know if that’s recommendable. Sent from my iPhone this time On Aug 9, 2020, at 5:55 PM, Wendy via Cookinginthedark wrote:

Re: [CnD] NO KNEAD PIZZA CRUST

2020-06-08 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
What temperature do you cook this at? Sent from my iPhone this time On Jun 7, 2020, at 11:58 PM, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark wrote: NO KNEAD PIZZA CRUST 3 1/2 cups self-rising flour 1 1/2 cups hot water 1/2 cup vegetable oil Mix all ingredients together until you form a good

Re: [CnD] Garlic Question

2020-01-20 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
I don’t think it’ll make very much difference when using a tablespoon of garlic. I don’t think you will need to drain it. Sent from my iPhone this time > On Jan 20, 2020, at 5:56 AM, Lisa Belville via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > Hi, all. I feel like I know the answer to this question,

Re: [CnD] jean's rich man cookies

2019-12-19 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
I hope we can use butter instead of margarine, I wouldn’t want to put that junk in my body. Sent from my iPhone this time > On Dec 19, 2019, at 12:19 PM, Mike and Jean via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > Rich man cookies 1 stick margarine, melted 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 package

Re: [CnD] Storing Coffee

2019-10-09 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
As far as freezing coffee, from a coffee roasters point of you, here’s what can possibly happen. Anytime you freeze any object you tend to draw moisture from that object whether it be a piece of meat a bag of vegetables a box of chocolate or coffee. If the item is completely sealed then the

Re: [CnD] question about cooking pork roast

2019-08-31 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Depends on how wet or dry you want your food to be. Also it depends on if you are using jarred or frozen crowd. I would say add a half a couple water. Sent from my iPhone this time On Aug 31, 2019, at 8:25 AM, Gary Metzler via Cookinginthedark wrote: Hi All, I am going to cook a small

Re: [CnD] gadgets

2019-08-12 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Are use the braille Dymo tape labeler Sent from my iPhone this time On Aug 12, 2019, at 3:29 AM, Christy via Cookinginthedark wrote: Sorry I did forget.Does anyone know of any gadgets that are not that expensive to label cans etc -Original Message- From: Mike and Jean via

Re: [CnD] help with stove

2019-07-03 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
I do the same thing, I have a whirlpool glass top stove. And I did the same thing with the template overly buttons with labeling on it so I knew what the button was. This is one of those weird stoves that has a built-in refrigerator in the oven. So that you can put your lasagna in in the

Re: [CnD] freezing meat and labeling it

2019-04-20 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Usually when I buy meat I get the value packs. Then I take it home and use the food saver to vacuum seal it. Then I put a dime or tape label on it and packing tape over that or scotch tape. I can still read the label and it tends not to fall off that way Sent from my iPhone this time On Apr

Re: [CnD] barbiecuing?

2019-04-15 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Oh my goodness, many of us are totally blind on this list and we barbecue all the time. At least I do myself, now a couple of things that may help, is to start with a grill that isn’t a really hot one. Such as some of the small Weber grills. And then the next thing is get a friend to work with

Re: [CnD] a sugar cookie question

2019-04-06 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Baking powder does have some salt in it. At least the baking powder that I asked someone to read me directions on. I would say if your dog feels a little too sticky add a little more salt and don’t worry about it. I don’t think the salt is that critical in the recipe. Sent from my iPhone this

Re: [CnD] CP Banana Pudding

2019-03-03 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Add a little unsweetened chocolate and a little vanilla to it it’ll be amazing Sent from my iPhone this time On Mar 1, 2019, at 12:25 PM, Sugar Lopez via Cookinginthedark wrote: CP Banana Pudding Hello there, Slow Cookers! Happy First Day of March!! --- I hope you are doing well. This

Re: [CnD] Instant Pot Secret Feature

2019-01-08 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
There is a podcast by the A. D. Guys called Blind Bargains. In one of those podcasts I believe two years ago they talked a lot about the instant pot and did a demo of it. In that demo he spoke about the lid fitting into the side of the pan or the side of the unit. Sent from my iPhone this time

Re: [CnD] Electric smoker

2018-05-17 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Are use one a lot. It is made by Bradley. It looks like a miniature refrigerator from the outside. Whenever you buy one, we careful what you bye, because you want to be able to read league get the replacement would forward. Also do you want one that is easy for you to feed without burning

Re: [CnD] CREAM CHEESE DANISH

2018-04-12 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
essage- From: Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Monday, April 9, 2018 8:24 PM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Gerry Leary Subject: Re: [CnD] CREAM CHEESE DANISH Do you use pre-cooked croissant rolls or frozen ones? Sent from my iPhone this time

Re: [CnD] CREAM CHEESE DANISH

2018-04-09 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Do you use pre-cooked croissant rolls or frozen ones? Sent from my iPhone this time On Apr 9, 2018, at 10:52 AM, Marilyn Pennington via Cookinginthedark wrote: CREAM CHEESE DANISH Desserts 2 pkgs. crescent rolls 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 3/4

Re: [CnD] any blind barbecue pros out there?

2018-01-29 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
First of all get yourself a good set of oven mitts. These are glove like things that you can put on your hands so with your hands won’t burn touching read grill. Secondly practice when it’s cold. Get a hamburger patty that’s already been cooked, and practice finding it and flipping it with a

Re: [CnD] Espresso machines and accessibility

2017-09-26 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
I own to coffee stores and I also am a coffee roaster. Are used commercial grade espresso machines several days a week. The only thing I needed any a site, the only thing I needed any site of assistance for, was the initial set up of the machines. I did not want to go through the trouble of

Re: [CnD] cast iron

2017-08-10 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Try steal "WOOL" or sand paper. Sent from my iPhone this time On Aug 10, 2017, at 8:36 AM, Wendy via Cookinginthedark wrote: I have stubborn stains in my cast iron pan. Billo & pumice stone do not remove it.Someone said to use Comet. Ever heard of this? Other

Re: [CnD] Substitute

2016-10-17 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Use a little better with some applesauce and you'll get the same response in the recipe. Sent from my iPhone this time On Oct 16, 2016, at 2:22 PM, Rebecca Manners via Cookinginthedark wrote: I don't know if this would work, but how about apple sauce? Becky

Re: [CnD] Frozen peanut Butter Pie

2016-10-15 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
What can I use instead of Cool Whip? Will regular whip cream work well? Sent from my iPhone this time On Oct 14, 2016, at 2:48 PM, Mike and Jean via Cookinginthedark wrote: I am so glad that you liked the pie. The crust you want sounds great too. Mike

Re: [CnD] temp on bbq grill

2016-08-31 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
ar > > > -Original Message- > From: Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 1:45 PM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Gerry Leary > Subject: Re: [CnD] temp on bbq grill > > One of dale

Re: [CnD] temp on bbq grill

2016-08-29 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
One of dale Campbell's talking cooking thermometers might be helpful, also the I believe it is called I pal is a thermometer that you can put into meat put it in your grill and watch its temperature with your iPhone. Sent from my iPhone this time On Aug 27, 2016, at 1:08 AM, Kimsan via

Re: [CnD] new cooking app for iDevices

2016-08-22 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Well if you read the email about the app, it is free. It says that in the email. And you download it at the App Store. I have played with it a little bit I am getting ready to make a recipe from it this afternoon. Sent from my iPhone this time On Aug 19, 2016, at 11:36 AM, Courtney Fulghum

Re: [CnD] Smokers

2016-07-06 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Are use a smoker made by Bradley. It looks like a small refrigerator with a little box on the left side. You never have to touch anything hot in it except for when you remove the shelf that has the meat or vegetables or whatever it is that you're smoking. It has a dial with you can set a

Re: [CnD] need spanish rice recipe

2016-05-09 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Hello Sue, I realize this is a cooking list but I have not spoken with you or Ron in several years. This is Gerry Leary in Boulder Colorado I would love to hear from you if I can. I don't know how to get hold of you. Sent from my iPhone this time > On May 8, 2016, at 9:02 AM, Sue Staley via

Re: [CnD] cooking lists

2016-04-03 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
There is one at yahoo groups called blind recipe exchange. Sent from my iPhone this time > On Apr 3, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Sue Staley via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > > Hi, > > > > Are there other blind-related cooking lists? > > > > Sue > >

Re: [CnD] cooking lists

2016-04-03 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
There are a couple of others but I forgot the names of them, I will have to look at some of my archives to find him. By the way how are you and Ron doing? Sent from my iPhone this time > On Apr 3, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Sue Staley via Cookinginthedark > wrote: > >

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

2016-03-01 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Are use a Bradley smoker. It uses little round parks that are fed from a cylinder on top of the machine. It has a knob like an oven control if you want temperature control, otherwise it just turns on and off. It has a bowl in the bottom of it catches the ash Andrew leftover pieces of wood park.

Re: [CnD] Grinding coffee into portafilter

2016-01-19 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
rham Doustdar <parha...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Jerry, > > I and my girlfriend (the original poster of this thread) live in Iran. Do you > have a Skype or What's App account, or anything she could talk to you with > remotely? > > Thanks! > >> On 1/19/2016 6:

Re: [CnD] Grinding coffee into portafilter

2016-01-18 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
own <janbr...@samobile.net> wrote: > > Jerry, I'm impressed! Do you do mail order and what kinds of decaf do you > roast? > > On Jan 18, 2016, at 3:03 PM, Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark > <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > > I had to split this messag

Re: [CnD] Grinding coffee into portafilter

2016-01-18 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Hello, I own and roast the coffee for the unseen being coffee company in Boulder Colorado. I have been doing this since March 2003. I pull really good espresso shots, and would be happy to either talk to you on the phone or get together with you if you live somewhere close by. My phone number

Re: [CnD] Grinding coffee into portafilter

2016-01-18 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
I had to split this message because Siri quit taking dictation. I also have talking thermometer so that I can check the temperatures in the refrigerators are used to talking thermometer and a talking timer on my coffee roaster, I roast about 1500 pounds a month. Sent from my iPhone this time

Re: [CnD] Question: what can the blind do in a restaurant?

2015-12-05 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
Hello, I am Gerry Leary. I own the unseen bean coffee shop. It has two locations. I roast all of the coffee for it. I can do most tasks in the coffee shops well, and a few tasks clumsily. The tasks that I do clumsily or ones that I don't do often and haven't learned well. I do come from a handy

Re: [CnD] gist fm

2015-04-20 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
What is the URL of your radio station? Sent from my iPhone this time On Apr 19, 2015, at 10:33 PM, mr. Chikodinaka Oguledo via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: hello i own andmanage a on line radiostation 103.9gistFM. i need to no how can i partner with

Re: [CnD] smoker/grill question - Re: Infired grills

2014-07-19 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
I have a little smoker made by a company called Bradley it has an electric feed system to feed the wood onto a hot burner that is electrically heated. The wood pieces are small little parks about the size of an Oreo cookie. They are specialized and you have to buy them for the smoker. The

Re: [CnD] Using friendship bread starter

2014-06-12 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
It probably does not have enough water in it to freeze solid, and it will probably work just fine. Sent from my iPhone this time On Jun 12, 2014, at 6:04 AM, Bill Deatherage via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: Hello, I went to get out some friendship bread

Re: [CnD] Home-made tamales

2014-05-26 Thread Gerry Leary via Cookinginthedark
What brands of corn meal are easy to find in stores Sent from my iPhone this time On May 25, 2014, at 9:35 PM, Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark cookinginthedark@acbradio.org wrote: Tamales are basically corn meal mixed with spices and meat, wrapped in corn husks and then heated. I