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    Pacojet Competitor? The Ninja Creami

    in Kitchen Consumer

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    At this point we should perhaps look at creating a sub topic devoted to the Ninja Modernist applications and separate out the ingredients not commonly found in the grocery store.

     

    I look at the recipe and see "20g inulin" and find on Amazon it's $16 for 227g really expensive for its use in this instance and it's listed as a health care product so I'm not even sure it's the right product for this application. I don't mind experimenting but having to have a chemical lab handy is not my goal. Other than the watermelon everything else in the recipe will require some effort to source.

     

    Don't get me wrong the recipe will probably produce an excellent sorbet which is probably better than what is available commercially, but some of us would be satisfied by a lesser quality, more easily attainable result.

     

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    Anova Precision Oven: Features, Accessories, Troubleshooting, and "Should I Buy One?"

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    4 hours ago, FlashJack said:

    You're welcome Palo. It covers steam in general but the APO is predominant.

     

    You might also like https://cookingwithsteam.com/

     

    It's appliance agnostic but I'm predisposed to it because it is produced in Melbourne. The pair who do the podcast are located right next to my closest market so it feels homely to me.

     

    Yes a good site as well - the recipes are indeed "appliance agnostic" and seem to be readily adaptable to the APO

     

    I will need Google or a Thesaurus handy to translate some of the terms - eg Castor Sugar

     

    Thanks again

     

    p

    Anova Precision Oven: Features, Accessories, Troubleshooting, and "Should I Buy One?"

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    3 hours ago, FlashJack said:

     

    Re online resources: I find the Anova community thread ho-hum. I expect you will get more out of this Reddit discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/CombiSteamOvenCooking/

     

     

    I checked that source when I first got mine and the APO references were few and far between - I just revisited it after your mention and it is also very good and I would recommend it as well - thanks

     

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    Anova Precision Oven: Features, Accessories, Troubleshooting, and "Should I Buy One?"

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    Posted · Edited by palo (log)

    @rotuts

     

    First off -  congratulations - if you like the CSO you'll  love the APO

     

    Couple of things, you might want to connect it to your wifi just to get the updates - I seldom use the app - there is a learning curve but in terms of steam usage, I just consider am I afraid of something drying out or do I want crispy and go from there - regarding appliance on appliance - it does put out a bit of heat (I use it to warm plates while whatever is cooking in the oven) so you might want to ensure some spacing

     

    There are all kinds of facebook pages around, but the best and most reliable source I've found is:

     

    https://community.anovaculinary.com/c/anova-precision-oven/31

     

    From the horse's mouth so to speak :)

     

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    AGA Ranges

    in Kitchen Consumer

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    Okay, my take on the AGA - back in the day in England when central heating was uncommon the stove not only heated your food but also your house - nowadays I think its more a nostalgic thing (and a thing of beauty as well) the newer ones do not have to be "on" all the time, but with their huge mass it would take a while for the oven to come to temp, whereas the new top burners being gas work just as normal

     

    I stand to be corrected on any or all of my previous observations

     

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    Gas Range Advice, Please

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    4 hours ago, lindag said:

     

    there are a lot of induction owners in this forum, maybe they will comment.

     

    I started off with a GE gas cooktop (I was persuaded that gas was the only way to cook) but after a couple of years the novelty wore off and I began exploring induction - ended up removing the cooktop and replacing it with two induction burners - I'm only cooking for one so I don't need a 6 pack of burners. I have a 3500 watt commercial unit and a standard 1800 watt burner with fine adjustments (100). More than adequate for my needs and together they were 1/3 the price of the gas cooktop. Their precise and controllable output are what works for me - the commercial burner also has the non-domestic feature that allows you to remove the pot for a minute or two and though it beeps at you it picks up where you left off when replaced - a godsend when you just want to add a little more water to something you're cooking - yes you'll have to e-bay your copper pots but there's more good pots that work with induction than not - btw my oven is the APO :)

     

    I wouldn't be afraid of doing the 220 volt wiring yourself - read a bit and of course think before you act (be careful) this assumes you have access to your electrical panel and some beginner skills - I wired mine in about 1/2 day and the cost of wire and socket was less than $50

     

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    Latest eGullet thing to lust after

    in Kitchen Consumer

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    23 minutes ago, Kerry Beal said:

    - but it is illegal to distill - unlikely to be prosecuted unless someone tries to sell - but still illegal. 

    From the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario:

     

    https://www.agco.ca/alcohol/general-alcohol-faqs

     

    Can I make alcohol at home?
    You may make beer or wine at home as long as it is only for your personal consumption or to be given away free of charge. Homemade (or “u-brew”) beer or wine may not be sold or used commercially.

    Homemade spirits and the use of a still in a person’s home are illegal under the Excise Act of Canada.

     

    But I agree with Kerry - don't be putting a label on it!

     

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