http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:04:29 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/images/discook/misc/rss.jpg http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/ http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f88/got-my-new-thermopen-61467.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:55:23 GMT Today was like X-mas, 3 different packages for me!:smile: Among them was my new Splashproof Thermopen thermometer. Recently they had an overstock sale on the new model in 3 colors (gray, yellow and white), regularly $96 but on sale for $75. Was it worth the money to replace my perfectly... Today was like X-mas, 3 different packages for me!:smile: Among them was my new Splashproof Thermopen thermometer. Recently they had an overstock sale on the new model in 3 colors (gray, yellow and white), regularly $96 but on sale for $75.

Was it worth the money to replace my perfectly functional original Thermopen? Obviously I haven't used it yet except to confirm functionality but I think it will be worth the money. The first obvious difference is the sleek form. One thing I didn't like about the original was the way the temperature readout was set into the body. That window was recessed a couple mm giving dirt & debris a chance to accumulate and making it hard to clean. The flush window of the new one and a general redesign makes it more sanitary.

The first time you open it you see another difference- the new one reads in tens of a degree. I think you can configure it to read in whole degrees only but the extra precision is nice, especially since it's also purported to be more accurate. Unlike the original which had to be ordered in F or in C, the new one can be configured to display either. It's also simpler to recalibrate. I can already see from testing it in water and air that it reads a bit faster. While the old one took an unusual battery I've never seen before the new one takes watch batteries.

The last major difference is the one that sold me in the first place- it's waterproof (or water resistant). Supposedly the original isn't well sealed. Some have reported the humidity from being used over boiling water can short it out. I never had any problems but it's good to know it's water tight.

The only minor grip I have is that it's harder so swing the temperature probe out on the new one. I imagine that's one side effect of making everything water tight.

All in all I think it's going to be a nice upgrade. ]]> Rob Babcock http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f88/got-my-new-thermopen-61467.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f88/bamboo-steamer-61089.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:54:19 GMT Have you used a bamboo steamer or a similar product?

I'm doing research for a project on the bamboo steamer and/ or similar products, so I'm looking for people who have experiance with this product. I would love feed back from the most experianced users to even those who have only used it once.

Please discuss the pros/ cons of the product. Improvements you would like to see. Any other information you found interesting or you think would be of interest to me. Thank You!

I am also interested in how you store your steamer, Is it hard or easy to store? do you find it clunky? Do you wish it were more compact?

Would you like to use a bamboo steamer but you find it difficult you use because you don't have a wok?

Is it hard to handle while in use? what improvements could be made to the steamer to make it easier for you to use?

What do you like to cook in your steamer? ]]> beckyfield http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f88/bamboo-steamer-61089.html http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f88/corn-on-the-cob-61039.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:28:53 GMT Anyone have any tips or gadgets for getting corn off of the cob? I usually just use a knife, but wondering if anyone has a better method? Thanks Anyone have any tips or gadgets for getting corn off of the cob? I usually just use a knife, but wondering if anyone has a better method?
Thanks ]]> redwind30 http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f88/corn-on-the-cob-61039.html