[Manitoulin — Life on the level]

9 minutes ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

 

Out of interest, what's in Trader Joe’s umami powder?

 

I’m sure Anna & Kerry are down for the night, so here’s the TJ’s Umami Powder ingredients list.

[The Bread Topic (2016–)]

48 minutes ago, Margaret Pilgrim said:

Not sure this is allowed on this thread, but this no-knead loaf was devoured by several generations.   

It’s a lovely loaf!

[Manitoulin — Life on the level]

Never mind. Finally “sauté” sunk in.

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1 minute ago, Kerry Beal said:

Throw it in, turn it on saute low, every 30 minutes give it a stir and turn it on again.

No water?

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1 hour ago, Kerry Beal said:

 

 

Second straining - ended up with about 1 1/4 liters of liquid gold and these fatty, meaty nuggets that remind me of burnt ends.  I need to pop them in the fridge and heat them in the CSO with a bit of BBQ sauce.  

 

So, what’s your IP rendering process?

[Manitoulin — Life on the level]

5 hours ago, Anna N said:

 

First time really using the new kitchen and let me tell you there is something to be said for the work triangle — the one we don’t have here! Both of us are doing circles expecting to find the sink only it’s not where it should be.   

 

And to make my evening complete when I went into my room for something or other I found my brand new eye glasses that a kitten had hidden in my fanny pack!

I rescind my earlier “nice kitchen” comment. I was seeing, and lusting after, all the counter space on the side where the sink should be. 

 

Damned sneaky kitten hooligans....🤣

[Manitoulin — Life on the level]

Nice kitchen. Do you get a lockup/closet for future visits? 

So “they” are maintaining a place for you, and other rotating docs. If I remember correctly, it seemed “they” were not going be providing that amenity going forward?

[The Ladies Who Lunch (Part 3)]

1 hour ago, Anna N said:

 Fasten your seat belt. It’s another adventure for @Kerry Beal and me. ...

I am quite sure a logical explanation exists that could dispel our confusion. But interrogating one who is grieving and so recently bereaved is not considered polite anywhere. So we offered Ann our sympathy, reassured her once again that we were not in the least upset, and left in possession of a riddle we may never solve and a doggy bag of delicious Caribbean food. 

  

“Liked” and “Confused”, since we’re only allowed one reaction per post. The mystery lives on.

[I will never again . . . (Part 4)]

WARNING! ENABLER ALERT!!  @Anna N  The above referenced hands seem to be available on Amazon.ca 

I used “Buddha Hand” for the search. There are, in addition to the one in the link, some sold with the tea strainer.

For those of us “south of the border” they’re also on amazon.com

[Fermentation Inspiration......]

2 minutes ago, DiggingDogFarm said:

 

I should have and could have started a new batch, but, wow—now a very nice mother has formed.

Maybe I'll start a new batch tomorrow.

What size are your batches?

[My gifted pressure cooker: can I use the pot for deep fat frying?]

I think you’re safe. Melting point for aluminum is approximately 660c (1220f). If your kitchen burners get that hot, well.... 😳😂

[Unusual & mysterious kitchen gadgets]

@Smithy Here’s one in use that’s the same style as @liuzhou has. 

[Restaurant flatware thoughts]

1 hour ago, curls said:

Brilliant @JoNorvelleWalker -- I google'd and found this Ozark set on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/OZARK-Trail-Hobo-Tool-7-in-1/dp/B00AR8069U.

Rob, not really suggesting that this is what you use in your restaurant!

It would be a test of a diners adaptability for sure! 

[Instant Pot. Multi-function cooker (Part 5)]

Now that IP hard cooked eggs have come up again it’s reminded me that I have a question. Has anyone else had “self peeling” eggs? This was about the third time it’s happened. I’ve not had more than 2 eggs per batch do it. 

I’m doing 1c water, 6 to 9 eggs direct from refrigerator, on IP trivet, 5 minutes on high, 5 minutes natural release, ice water. Shell is “popped” like that when I open the IP. Always come out perfectly done. Thoughts, theories and insights welcome! 

[Most Useless Kitchen Items and Utensils]

1 hour ago, blue_dolphin said:

Seeing that food-shooting gun brings to mind this Bug-A-Salt Rifle that shoots table salt.

Aaaand... one can also get a Laser sight  to go with!🤣

[Supermarket Promotional Leaflets]

@blue_dolphin inspired me to post. This is from the Vons (a division of Albertsons) app. Calling it cuisine is bad enough, but international? I guess the brand name fooled them.😂 The section also included salsa, taco shells and soy sauce.

[Identify GBM "iPot?"]

Here it is. Or at least a very close relation.😀

[Manitoulin — change is in the air.]

1 hour ago, Kerry Beal said:

I've been on call since 6 pm today - I spent about 2 1/2 hours at the hospital sorting a few things out - drove back down to the dock the sailor who had forgotten to put on his boat shoes and went up on a wet deck earlier this morning (3 broken ribs). Since then for some reason I went down the rabbit hole and have been going back through my very first blog from Manitoulin here. I think it might have been a picture or something that led me back there - but it's been 2 hours and I'm finally back to 2018. 

 

I've had a couple of calls since then - but nothing I've had to go back in for - so I'm hoping for a civilized night. Saturday of Haweater weekend that can be a bit of a crapshoot.

 

 

Thanks so much for the link to your first blog. So much backstory that I missed.

[Manitoulin — change is in the air.]

11 minutes ago, Shelby said:

ALCOHOL ABUSE

Considering the situation it’s a perfect solution. 🔥

[What Are You Cooking Sous Vide Today? (Part 3)]

3 lbs. baby back ribs. 167F for 4 hours, then sear/glaze over charcoal. 

[Manitoulin — change is in the air.]

5 minutes ago, Anna N said:

 Oops my mistake. I was just looking for a photograph of the Glen Abbey golf club. Didn’t realize it was going to give you a tour of Oakville complete with skydiving lessons.

Double mistake, I didn’t realize that those were all separate venues, must have been in “skim” mode earlier. Still, huge difference between the two establishments.

[Manitoulin — change is in the air.]

Re: Your lunch at the country club. I can see why you were disappointed, what’s lunch without an indoor skydiving session. 😂

[Manitoulin — change is in the air.]

2 minutes ago, Anna N said:

 

Dessert for me!  

Choco dipped crystallized ginger?

[Manitoulin — change is in the air.]

31 minutes ago, Arey said:

*Spell check doesn't like the way I spell meagre.  It probably wouldn't like that the street in the of town I grew up in was spelled Centre.  Of course while cataloging my close to 800 classical music cds I was never able to convince spell check that when I typed minuet I meant minuet, not minute. 

Funny considering how often I see things online along the lines of “a few minuets“ as a reference to time.

[Manitoulin — change is in the air.]

2 minutes ago, Smithy said:

 

Thanks for checking. Ahem. 

Uh oh, I seem to have crossed over to the enabler side!