The Toast-N-Serve Magic Bag

[rickie]

What other food to toast/cook might work in these black bags?

[elyse]

Haloumi?

[Varmint]

Haloumi?

Gesundheit.

[elyse]

[Jason Perlow]

Okay, so we tried to do smores in the Toast-N-Serve tonight. You know, the thing about pioneering new cooking techniques is that sometimes, things don't turn out so good.

First, we assembled the Mise en Place.

Then we prepped the S'mores according to the traditional method.

Then we inserted them into the bags and toasted away.

This unfortunately, was the first result.

This was the second attempt, at a lower toast browning setting.

Basically we discovered that the Toast-N-Serve bags get so hot, that they will burn graham crackers. So we either have to find an alternative medium to convey the marshmallows and hershey bars, or we have to give up on the idea of making Toast-N-Serve S'mores altogether.

On the side of the Toast-N-Serve though, this was an excellent test to see how well they cleaned up under fairly adverse conditions. On the first attempt, we really got burned chocolate and marshmallow all over the inside of the thing. After letting it cool down for a few minutes and putting it under hot water and soap in the sink, the gunk came all out and we were able to clean it off quite fast with a sponge, leaving no residue behind.

[sammy]

You and Rachel need to get out more.

Throw a scoop of Haagen Daz vanilla on top and I bet it's still delicious.

Edited November 7, 2003 by sammy (log)

[Varmint]

Sorry they weren't "Grahamazingly Good." Tee hee.

I truly think you need to try to sear some sort of meat product in there. Perhaps a cutlet. Even better, have Mr. Cutlet suggest something.

[elyse]

Jason and Rachel, you're killing me.

I certainly hope you ate them anyway.

[hillbill]

I like the "we prepped the S'mores" pic. It looks like a cool abstract sculpture. It also looks like the two sets of marshmallows are making out.

[Squeat Mungry]

Was that the absolutely lowest setting on the toaster the second time? Maybe you could just breathe on the bags and get satisfactory s'mores?

Squeat

[Jason Perlow]

Was that the absolutely lowest setting on the toaster the second time? Maybe you could just breathe on the bags and get satisfactory s'mores?

Squeat

I think Rachel may have set that one on "medium", I'm not sure.

The key is to have the correct balance of toasting the grahams while at the same time melting (and toasting) the marshmallows and the chocolate.

I'm thinking this might work better with waffles or pound cake. Something that can take more serious punishment than a graham cracker.

[Squeat Mungry]

Hmmm.... maybe inside-out s'mores would work better? Just a thought.

Squeat

[fifi]

I think Squeat may have something there. After all, s'mores are supposed to start with a toasted mashmallow. then the heat from that melts the Hershey Bar and sticks the whole thing together. The graham cracker is not toasted.

[Rachel Perlow]

After several variations, the best result, IMO, came from Marshmallow Fluff rather than marshmallows themselves. Spread the fluff on both crackers, stick on a little chocolate, stick together and toasterbag just until the smoke starts. This avoided the burnt crackers, and the chocolate was mostly melted but still cool. Best to toast the marshmallows over the stove top or fireplace and make them traditionally.

[hollywood]

Best to toast the marshmallows over the stove top or fireplace and make them traditionally.

A noble experiment nonetheless.

[Rachel Perlow]

Today's lunch? Grilled meatball sandwiches!

Made with yesterday's turkey meatballs (see Dinner thread).

[Jason Perlow]

After yesterday's pitiful S'mores performance I am happy to report today's lunch was an unbridled success.

Meatball Sandwich Parmigiana on Garlic Italian Country Bread

Meatball Sandwich Parmigiana on Garlic White Toast

[sammy]

How can that sandwich possibly fit in a toaster?

[tommy]

jason, i can't help but notice that some of the bread i these pics seems a bit too burnt. is that by choice?

[Jason Perlow]

jason, i can't help but notice that some of the bread i these pics seems a bit too burnt.  is that by choice?

Yeah, I have it turned all the way up. I like my toast that way.

[Jason Perlow]

How can that sandwich possibly fit in a toaster?

Youre looking at it sliced in half and the peices stacked on top of the other.

[tommy]

jason, i can't help but notice that some of the bread i these pics seems a bit too burnt.  is that by choice?

Yeah, I have it turned all the way up. I like my toast that way.

freak.

[Jason Perlow]

Rachel's is probably more your speed. She sliced the meatballs thinner and set the toasting setting lower.

[hollywood]

Now, if it could only crank out Monte Cristo sandwiches.

[Jason Perlow]

Now, if it could only crank out Monte Cristo sandwiches.

Thats just turkey and ham and swiss and challah dipped in an eggwash, right? Sounds doable.