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soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
heh would have to see when reservations are available at Hotel K. Books up early during Raccoon season. Janice |
Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
Eric and I are in the process of some house remodels and some drainage repairs. Sadly, we expect to be out of the hotel business through the spring. Prime raccoon season is summer though... |
Uli Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1 |
Summer works for me. Could the Hotel K pm us some dates? I need to coordinate it with a visit to the German Consulate. Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt |
shizaru Send message Joined: 14 Jun 04 Posts: 1130 Credit: 1,967,904 RAC: 0 |
well.. *sigh* I am struggling to understand why I am unable to find a simple tool for the job I have in mind. I'll throw ceramics into this conversation as they are often overlooked... Maybe this is wide enough? http://kyoceraadvancedceramics.com/ceramic-kitchen-tools/ceramic-peelers/mega-wide-peeler.html But I'd still go for the mandolin: http://kyoceraadvancedceramics.com/ceramic-kitchen-tools/ceramic-slicers Frustratingly both the peeler and slicer are generically called "wide" with no mention of how many inches they actually are... I'm sure you can find that info elsewhere on the internet if interested and probably better prices too. Beware, ceramics are an acquired taste. If you are willing to handle them with kid gloves they're fantastic. If you enjoy abusing your kitchen utensils, you'll hate 'em. |
soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
also interesting is they keep using the term "wide" as if it means thickness..(what I am really trying to avoid).. but it is the right idea and I might give it a shot. I ordered another that says it is 8" but photos nor description show how much of that is actually the cutting portion of the blade. One at a time, I am on a quest!! :D Janice |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65736 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
also interesting is they keep using the term "wide" as if it means thickness..(what I am really trying to avoid).. but it is the right idea and I might give it a shot. That might be the diameter of the blade, maybe, good hunting Spirit. The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
Uli Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 10923 Credit: 5,996,015 RAC: 1 |
MMNm still waiting for the Quiche Recipe. Pluto will always be a planet to me. Seti Ambassador Not to late to order an Anni Shirt |
soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
*mutter grumble* The new OXO peeler arrived.. advertised 8" length. Sure enough the entire thing is 8" long, a nice long handle and a scooper/pitter on the end of it, you know like the regular blade does for a normal one.. And the cutting blade is exactly the same length. GAH! Janice |
zoom3+1=4 Send message Joined: 30 Nov 03 Posts: 65736 Credit: 55,293,173 RAC: 49 |
*mutter grumble* Maybe this might do the trick, it's 5.2" W x 5.2" L x 2" H in size. Microwave Chip Maker The T1 Trust, PRR T1 Class 4-4-4-4 #5550, 1 of America's First HST's |
soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
I think it is time to go to a mandolin next... and hope I keep my knuckles. Janice |
Bill Walker Send message Joined: 4 Sep 99 Posts: 3868 Credit: 2,697,267 RAC: 0 |
I think it is time to go to a mandolin next... and hope I keep my knuckles. It's not the knuckles, it is the finger tips. My daughter has the scars to prove it, plus a total fear of mandolins several years later. |
shizaru Send message Joined: 14 Jun 04 Posts: 1130 Credit: 1,967,904 RAC: 0 |
I think it is time to go to a mandolin next... and hope I keep my knuckles. http://www.icel.pt/index.php?id=340&c=35 Though maybe too Dexter Morgan for the ladies;) (By the way, these guys make awesome knives for the money. You know, for when a Wusthof or a Global is just overkill) |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Then, there's the handy dandy Spriooli....(as seen on TV, of course). Complete with deceptional...err, make that instructional video!!! Not sold in stores. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
soft^spirit Send message Joined: 18 May 99 Posts: 6497 Credit: 34,134,168 RAC: 0 |
Some of these gadgets make my inner chef want to cry. Janice |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
Some of these gadgets make my inner chef want to cry. LOL... I am sure it is a very cheaply made gadget, and probably took them about 100 takes to get a few shots of it working as advertised. But, hey...once in a while, as they say. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
MMNm still waiting for the Quiche Recipe. Sigh................ Crust Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp sugar 4 Tbsps unsalted butter - chilled & cut into 1/4 inch pieces 3 Tbsps vegetable shortening 4 to 5 Tbsps ice water Pulse flour, salt and sugar in a food processor. Scatter butter over flour and cut in w/ 5 one second pulses. Cut in shortening w/ 4 more one second pulses. Turn mixture into a bowl. Sprinkle 4 Tbsps water over flour mixture and press/scrape in with a rubber spatula until you have a dough. Add extra Tbsp. of water only if necessary. Form into a disk and chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days. Let dough soften a little. Roll dough out on floured board and fit into ceramic quiche pan, crimping or fluting edges. At this point, I typically place an over-sized circle of parchment paper over the inside of the dough, put my pie weights on top of the parchment, over-wrap everything in plastic and let the whole thing rest in the fridge again, over-night. Quiche Filling: 1/2 to 1 onion, diced and softly caramelized 8 oz thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, sauteed and then well drained on paper towels 4 oz grated Gruyere cheese (about 1 cup) 2 lg eggs plus 2 lg egg yolks 1 cup whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp white pepper freshly grated nutmeg (or a pinch of pre-ground nutmeg) Freeze quiche dough for 20 mins. Bake with parchment and pie weights in place, in middle rack of oven, at 375 degrees for about 17 minutes. (In my oven it takes 20 - results may vary). Carefully remove parchment and weights and bake crust 9 to 10 more minutes, until lightly golden brown. Mix eggs, extra yolks, milk, cream, salt & pepper to form a custard. Put onion, cooked bacon and grated cheese at the bottom of the partially baked quiche shell. Carefully pour custard over. Do not over-fill. If you have used a smallish quiche pan, you may have extra custard. Grate fresh nutmeg over top, to taste (or alternatively just mix a pinch of nutmeg into the custard when you are mixing it up...) Bake filled quiche at 375 degrees for 32 to 35 minutes. Quiche should look golden brown, a knife blade inserted off center should come out clean, the center should be set, but still soft, like gelatin. Let sit 5 to 8 minutes before attempting to cut. Good with roasted potatoes and fresh fruit for breakfast. Also good with a green salad for lunch. Enjoy! |
Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
I think it is time to go to a mandolin next... and hope I keep my knuckles. Eric rarely insists on things, but he does insist that I not use my mandolin unsupervised. Same goes for my kitchen blow torch. He either loves me or he is concerned that we do not have sufficient medical and fire insurance to cover me and the house. I'm pretty sure it is that first one. Yeah. |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I think it is time to go to a mandolin next... and hope I keep my knuckles. I suspect he is just concerned for the kitties....LOL. Blow torches and kitty tails do not get along too well together. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
Angela Send message Joined: 16 Oct 07 Posts: 13130 Credit: 39,854,104 RAC: 31 |
I suspect he is just concerned for the kitties....LOL. LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Eric does love his cats! |
kittyman Send message Joined: 9 Jul 00 Posts: 51468 Credit: 1,018,363,574 RAC: 1,004 |
I suspect he is just concerned for the kitties....LOL. As do I........ Cats and quiche, maybe. Cats and blowtorches, not so. "Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting." Alan Dean Foster |
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