lindag

I'm amazed at just how often I cut and/or stab myself in the kitchen while doing truly mundane knife work.

What about using one of those remote thermometers than you put into the bird and has a temp alert? Could you thread the cord successfully out through the oven door?

"Tom and Jerry? Lone Ranger and Tonto? Abbot and Costello? Nope, even better, Kerry and Anna.." Heckle and Jeckle?

I have tile floors in the kitchen and bathrooms. Re-did two bathrooms a couple years ago and added in-floor heating (mind you, it's not cheap to do). Heated floors in the bathroom is a must now, makes a huge difference in the room temp in the middle of winter! Since I would never consider going barefoot, I doubt that I'd put the heating into my kitchen floors. I have tile there now and I don't really like it but the thought of having all of it ripped out makes me swoon. Thank goodness, I've never broken a tile although there are a few with tiny chips; almost impossible to see.

Actually, no. I have little use for composted materials. I do not garden and have few plants, not worth the mess, for me.. Where I live, we don't even have recycling...the population is so sparse that it is just too costly.

Plugged up the disposer yet again​, this time with apple peelings!​ Clearly I am a slow learner or the disposer is out to get me. Otoh, I'm quickly becoming a master at dismantling the plumbing!

One of my favorite pressure cooker dishes is Hoppin' John. In fact, while rooting around in my freezer yesterday looking for Italian sausages I found a couple packages of Andouille, I think I'm in business! The weather is cooling nicely again for the weekend, I think I'll put that on my menu.

Is there any news about the new model CSO? Or is that whole thing dead now?

rotuts! I think you are the worst enabler I've ever come across!!! Okanagancook, I simply cannot wait to hear about what your making in that new steam oven!

I always ​buy my short ribs at Costco (if they have them), they are far better than those available at my other grocers (and I live in beef country).

Oh my, yes, I would love great toast, which I don't get with my BSO and I LOVE the idea of reheating with steam.Maybe I do need one after all. Weino, that round loaf is insanely beautiful!!! I want to make it!

Well now, no proofing, no baking and no quarter sheet pans. That just may not work for me after all. I'll just have to think on it a bit longer.

I generally bake the large 9x5" size loaves and even in the BSO there's just not quite enough height for the rise so I continue to bake in my range. The proof box I use, which works wonderfully well, is quite tall and roomy so I can get almost any size pan inside. If I have to continue proofing with what I have that's alright too, I just like the idea of the steam a lot.

Actually, I have a spot on the opposite side of the kitchen where I could place the CSO, no upper cabinets there. Not quite as convenient but workable. I checked yesterday and Costco has the oven for <$250 with free shipping. It's be worth the extra $10 to me to not have to fool with BB&B and their in-store coupon business. You see? I'm talking myself into this!!! Has anyone used their oven as a bread proofer? This really appeals to me as it could replace my Brod & Taylor bread proofer and free up that space.

My BSO currently sits diagonally across a corner under cabinets, thus there is more room behind than if it flat against the wall. Do you think that would be enough open space for the Cuisinart or not?

My biggest concern, well two concerns: Does it put out too much heat to be located under a cabinet? It won't fit my much-loved quarter sheet pans.

You guys are killing me!!!!! I simply do not need another kitchen appliance and I do not need another toaster oven even if it's better than my Breville smart Oven. But I am so w-e-a-k.....

I'd been seeing their TV ads for this and finally decided if I wanted to try it I'd better do so pretty soon since they said it was available for a limited time. I was pleasantly surprised, it was a really decent burger. I ordered mine with cheese, lettuce, mayo, onion and pickle as well as small fries and a small drink. It cost $8+ all together which seemed a bit steep for a drive in sandwich but I did enjoy it and I'd order it again if it's still available next time.

I think that little ruler is a great idea. I have several of those in my sewing room and I shall march over there and get one for my kitchen drawer!

I guess my first love would be my LeCreuset pots, I could never part with them they add so much to my joy of cooking. Next I love all my baking equlipment; from bread pans, sheet pans, muffin pans, cooling racks, to the small appliances I use. I especially love my Zojirushi bread maker, KA (Hobart made) mixer and bread proofer. I have a kitchen full of winners as well as a garage full of losers.

I have a lot of Cambro square containers that I use for different types of flour. I like the heavy duty ones since they go in and out of the freezer. I have some of their round food storage containers that I use for doughs and brining, etc. I even like the small 1-quart size for leftovers. I keep my wheat flours and most flours that see only occasional use in the freezer.

Not much faster and another item to store. I vote no.

Oh no! I haven't tried Peanut Butter Oreos! I think a hidden force will cause me to grab a package next time I'm in the store.

No Southerners here? I'm told that the most popular brand in the South is Blue Plate. I tried some and I can't tell it from Best Foods (my favorite).

I've always been a big fan of the CI meatloaf, with or without the glaze (now I'll make it without the veal!) This meafloaf recipe by Bobby Flay is my other favorite: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/vegetable-meatloaf-with-balsamic-glaze-recipe.html If you haven't tried it you're missing out.