Beth Wilson

Can't wait to see the results of the orange peel in the instant pot. Would this technique be good for candied ginger too? Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos of the event.

The BBD on the product is for Feb 21 (tomorrow) so if you have it in your fridge check the date. I would think that most of this product is long gone. Very short notification.

It seems to be working again. Cooked a brisket for a couple using one of the recipes in the app and it was fine. Of course, I had to get up through the night to check and make sure it was working ok as I wasn't sure the app hit and miss would mess it up, but it was successful.

Went to store beside Husband's place of work when I was picking him up. Haven't been there a while and totally forgot it was because they have gone self check out. At night there is usually no check outs open so you are forced to go to self checkout. The lone cashier stands there and watches you do her job, and when i got to the banana's there are 3 options to choose from??? The cashier tells me what I have is the 3rd button. i grumbled something about how the heck I am supposed to know that, so the girl came and showed how the button has a number that matches the sticker. She was really nice so I thanked her for the "help" but all I could think was "am I getting trained for this job?". I used to chit chat with some regular staff and would see them run the groceries through and we would discuss the crazy weather or whatever. It just feels horrible now and I miss that staff interaction. I feel guilty for shopping knowing that there are people who used to work there but don't anymore because they lost their job.

I have been having issues getting the app to connect to the oven but didn't have time to fiddle with the phone set up so I left it and set it manually but it bugs me to have the light on. Last night when I was reheating something in the oven I heard my phone ding when it got to temp? I checked the phone and voila, it was connected so I was able to turn off the oven light while it was working. I really like the app as I often put a frozen leftover in the oven on my way out to yoga class. When I am done the class I turn on the oven through the app. By the time I reach home, dinner is almost ready. It is very diappointing to not have the app working.

I took my MIL to a small grocery shop near her home. They were forcing everyone to go to self check out. I begged for the cashier to take her. It is far too confusing for my MIL. The cashier assured my MIL she can do it, and the cashier would show her. My MIL is 90, with arthritis, poor eyesight and no patience. I predicted disaster and yes it was. We don't shop there anymore. I work for a small grocery chain and am thankful they have not brought in any self checkouts. Every week we get a summary of customer comments and there are a lot of people that say thank you for not getting into the self checkouts.

I am saddened to hear this news. I lived on Manitoulin when Kerry and Anna came up for their epic summers. Visiting with Kerry and Anna was some of my fondest memories on the Island and I got to enjoy some of the fabulous treats. How they packed all their personal stuff, 3 people and the kitchen gear in a car was a mystery to me. @Kerry Beal thank you for that great list of Anna's topics. I will spend many nights reviewing them and all your Manitoulin topics to remember Anna with a large cup of tea at my side. You were truly lucky to find such a good friend in Anna. She was a lovely lady. Cheers to Anna.

I was at the Rational demo centre in Gatineau a couple of years back and they did a sous vide demo in one of the combi ovens. The way they explained it was since the inside of the oven was sealed up and full of the steam it is considered a sterile environment like the sous vide bags. As long as you don't open and close the door during the sous vide process it works great!

I would think they would be closer to a sun dried tomato (the original dehydrator) and perfect for a dressing. Sounds like an experiment would be worth a shot. Let us know how it goes.

I was just looking at the old thread "Making memories on Manitoulin Island" It just isn't summer without Kerry's blogs of the island.

Thank you for sharing these sunsets and your adventures. How I miss seeing that island sky and dropping in to see what you have made today. Oh well, I will just have to be satisfied with your postings 😊

There is a review of this smokeless grill on eater.com. It looks like my tiny little closet of a kitchen won't be getting this new gadget. Space is way too limited. It does seem to be smokeless though which is a nice surprise.

What a magical freezer you have.... I have been enjoying your visit on the Island and I am not looking forward to it ending....hope you get to return again soon!

My sister mentioned that the Go train goes from Toronto to Niagara now. You might want to look into it.

The one in Bells Corners. She found it on an end isle with clearance stuff..