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If it was a really expensive pan, I "might" consider it, but if not then toss it - decent non-stick pans aren't very expensive. Err on the side of caution. p

Way back when I commented the Anova wouldn't install on my Sony phone, Sony Tablet or Samsung tablet - problem was they are too old as per Anova support: "The app only supports Android devices with version 7.0 and up." I'm using the Amazon Fire HD 8, but as that's my ereader it's a little inconvenient. Others may want to consider this. p

I was mainly concerned with saving electricity. p

I'm looking at pizza/bread making using cast iron skillet/griddle. Is it possible to pre-heat on stove rather than in oven. I have a commercial induction burner. p

I would like to see opinions backed up by facts - who has tried this and the results? p

Here's a link to their post and ensuing discussion: https://blog.ideasinfood.com/ideas_in_food/2009/08/one-minute-pasta.html p

The Saga: (long read) I said I would post again when I got it up and running Time line: Ordered Dec. 19 Shipped Dec.22 (Purolator) Delivered Dec 23 @ 10:45!!! According to Purolator it originated in Mississauga arrived in Barrie @ 8:56 (I must have been his first or near first stop.) Well with no advance notification, I expected a couple days for shipping, but the first I got info from Purolator was today Dec 22. The tracking didn't show until this morning. So, I got it in the house and it's going to sit there for a while - I have to rearrange my kitchen to accommodate it. I might not have it plugged in until tomorrow. Got it on the counter (by myself) and plugged in. Next step was to connect the oven and the app. My router is at the other end of the house from the kitchen, and it wouldn’t connect. I had a wifi extender and that didn’t help until I plugged it into a socket right beside it. Success! App connected to oven! Now the app tells me the oven needs an update (0.4 to 1.01). Okay shouldn’t be a problem. Update gets to 1% and then aborts, tried many times. Unplug and re-plug oven, same result. Un-install app and re-install, success! Well that’s it for today (several hours). Dec. 24 I did the burn-in of the heating elements and to be on the safe side just cooked (heated) a frozen mac and cheese. Worked – I just pretended it was my BSOA. Christmas day. I decided to cook the turkey wings which were highlighted in the app. So easy, in the app I just hit “start” and it started - I had to put water in the tank. The cook went well (problems with the probe) the “fill” light came on but when I re-seated the tank it was fine. The recipe seasoning was great and the result looked just like the picture in the app. For me, this will be a learning experience. I can see the potential for great things. One thing to note is that all the timer does is “ding” so it continues to cook at whatever temperature it is set to, not a good thing imho. p

Neat! Someone was thinking 😁 p

I haven't tried this - has anyone else? or does it just go against the grain? p

Got one, I'll post later on the saga. p

nonna may have created the best pasta, but that's not to say she wouldn't try new things. p

Wanted to do a bit of exploring and was trying to download the android app it says it's not compatible with my device (Sony phone, Sony tablet and Samsung tablet) but it would let me download and install on Amazon Fire tablet. Anyone else having these problems? p

Anyone from Canada gotten this - what was shipping like - total cost including shipping? Where was it purchased? p

https://www.seriouseats.com/2013/05/ask-the-food-lab-can-i-start-pasta-in-cold-water.html Towards the end of the article it talks about pre-soaking pasta. I like the idea of just tossing it into your sauce to cook. p

I was doing a little reading and it was suggested that you could soak pasta for a couple of hours and then pop it into boiling water for a couple of minutes and presto done! This is regular dried pasta not fresh or ramen. The reasoning was that pasta requires two steps, hydrating and cooking, the hydrating needs the most time and cooking the least. Has anyone heard of this, tried it? What were your reactions? p

I recently made tomato/basil bread in my breadmaker and basically you just replace the water with tomato juice - I would think you could do the same with a rice cooker because the ingredients really don't interact with the innards. p

As a singleton the ability to make just a 1/2 cup is perfect for me (it will also handle larger quantities). I have the Zojirushi induction model and it makes perfect rice every time. Adding some frozen vegies also turns out well. I usually use basmati but Jasmin is also in my cupboard. p

Brilliant! p

Added to my list - blender - used to use it qute a bit for milkshakes but don't do milkshakes anymore. p

Breville Sous Chef food processer (with all the attachments) - too hard to clean 😞 p

I ALWAYS bargain hunt, plus Amazon is my goto shop 😀 p

Not to rain on your parade Anna, but cheaper on Amazon - I ordered two (10" x 10" - total $11.38 CDN) to use in BSO Air p

I never wash veggies, just rinse off dirt if present - still alive and kicking. p

I'm surprised Rite Aid has access to that information. p

I had one hooked up with plastic tubing - lasted 6 years with nary a problem until the mechanical part of the icemaker gave out - I don't think the plumbing would be covered by a maintenance contract as it's external to the fridge p