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dragnlaw said:
taxy... you just have too much time on your hands, stop thinking!!!:LOL:

GG.. that was actually my first thought. We sure are getting close with 3D printers!

taxy, to help alleviate your boredom, I will drive into the West Island and pick you up next Sat. the 29th, (supposed to be sunny) you can come help me dig up a couple of gardens that have been neglected far too long... :ROFLMAO:
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Boredom? What boredom? And how does one stop thinking?
 
dragn, if people didn't think creatively, we might not have all the cool inventions that we enjoy right now.

taxlady said:
Over in the "What are you doing?" thread, blissful said they were doing very gouda and JustCooking wrote "Email me some???" Which got me thinking about replicators, like in Star Trek.

If we had them, what would this forum be like? Would we post the recipe and the formula-code? How often would we actually cook? Would we mostly replicate recipes or would we often replicate the ingredients? Wouldn't that be handy when you were missing an exotic ingredient! You could just look up the ingredient's recipe and replicate your own.
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GotGarlic said:
That's an interesting thought. We're getting closer to that with 3D printers. Companies are working on some really amazing applications combining 3D printing and biomedical engineering to produce organs, etc. I'd guess that replicating ingredients would come first, since it's less complex than an entire dish...
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Ladies, the time is now:

'Foodini' machine lets you print edible burgers, pizza - CNN.com

"Hey Honey, what would you like me to print for dinner tonight?" :huh: I think I'll pass. I have a small fortune invested in appliances and knives and gadgets and...:chef:
 
Cooking Goddess said:
Ladies, the time is now:

'Foodini' machine lets you print edible burgers, pizza - CNN.com

"Hey Honey, what would you like me to print for dinner tonight?" :huh: I think I'll pass. I have a small fortune invested in appliances and knives and gadgets and...:chef:
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That's pretty cool :cool: It looks like it's not quite ready for prime time, though, but they've made some interesting things with it.

So far, they seem to be aiming it at restaurants caterers. They can make some very interesting canapés, etc.

https://www.naturalmachines.com
 
I keep my grocery list on my computer. Then come shopping time, I can go in and add or delete items. I also keep a small pad of paper next to my computer and write down anything that needs to go on the list.

Well, it is that time of the month when I have to tackle that dang list. It means looking at the flyer for next week's sale, then look for coupons.

This is not my favorite chore to do. I would rather scrub dirty pots and pans. I think I will go to You Tube and find some soft Strauss waltzes to play in the background. Hopefully that will make this HATED CHORE (and that is what it is,) go more quickly. But first I have to get out of this room.
 
A stray thought.....

I follow food bloggers I enjoy... Some recipes I try, some I save but don't get around to for a number of reasons..

With more frequency, I seem to follow bloggers who provide a video of their dish.. I seem to be more apt to cook/bake those recipes..

Does a video make you more likely to try a recipe, or is that not a factor at all?

Ross
 
Ross, for me it depends on the dish. If it's something I'm unfamiliar with, I like to see a video - providing it's a good one without too much 'fluff'. Have you checked out the videos from our own member here, powerplantop? He has some fabulous ones that have been very helpful to me. The link is in his sig line.

I do enjoy seeing pics of dishes, at least. Food porn and all. :chef::yum:
 
I might look at the video, but unless he/she is showing a new trick or way of doing a dish, I usually don't even remember what was done.

What irritates me with food videos is when they spend more time just standing there and talking instead of doing. Get to the recipe and talk while you cook. Introduce yourself, give me the name of the recipe and start cooking. There are some actions that don't need to be explained. Mis en place is one of them. I think we all know what it is. For those who don't, they can see the little bowl lined up. That doesn't take an Einstein to figure that out.
 
WE know "what it is" Addie. For a brand-new cook with absolutely no idea of how to go about things, I bet an explanation about all those little bowls is truly appreciated. It's not always about us, you know.

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Just Cooking, I'm at the other end of the spectrum when it comes to those videos. I'd much rather read the list of ingredients and go from there. I find it maddening when a video starts to play automatically and I have to search to find out how to kill it.
 
Cheryl J said:
Ross, for me it depends on the dish. If it's something I'm unfamiliar with, I like to see a video - providing it's a good one without too much 'fluff'. Have you checked out the videos from our own member here, powerplantop? He has some fabulous ones that have been very helpful to me. The link is in his sig line.

I do enjoy seeing pics of dishes, at least. Food porn and all. :chef::yum:
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I have not checked out his videos.. I will do so.. Thank you...

Ross
 
Addie said:
I might look at the video, but unless he/she is showing a new trick or way of doing a dish, I usually don't even remember what was done.

What irritates me with food videos is when they spend more time just standing there and talking instead of doing. Get to the recipe and talk while you cook. Introduce yourself, give me the name of the recipe and start cooking. There are some actions that don't need to be explained. Mis en place is one of them. I think we all know what it is. For those who don't, they can see the little bowl lined up. That doesn't take an Einstein to figure that out.
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I understand about, "new trick or way of doing a dish"... I don't usually watch a video (or try a recipe, for that matter) unless or until I have familiarized myself with that blogger.. I'm seldom disappointed...

As to explaining 'stuff we know', new to cooking people don't always know some of the tips I see in a video and just pass over.. My grandchildren expanded what they learned at home by using the internet.. Once in a while we ALL learn something new.. If not, Why have a food forum?.. :)

Ross
 
Cooking Goddess said:
WE know "what it is" Addie. For a brand-new cook with absolutely no idea of how to go about things, I bet an explanation about all those little bowls is truly appreciated. It's not always about us, you know.

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Just Cooking, I'm at the other end of the spectrum when it comes to those videos. I'd much rather read the list of ingredients and go from there. I find it maddening when a video starts to play automatically and I have to search to find out how to kill it.
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I'm with you on the automatic videos.. Pain in the neck...

I kinda think that I get a little impatient in my old age.. If a blogger I like has a video thing going, I tend to watch the video before really paying attention to the ingredients.. If it all meshes, I decide if that's a recipe I want to try...

Ross
 
But she resisted!

Brand new Mexican spice store on the main drag as we were walking to the museum to see the Frida Kahlo exhibit. It took all the strength I had to not go in, but I probably have less than 1/8th of an inch in my cabinets to store any more spices or herbs. And the spice-sniffing beagle at the airport might rat me out anyway.
 
I was straying at different site I have sent to me. Today's new item of interest that grab my eye was a hard boiled egg peeler. I want to get it, but it may have to wait until next month.

https://www.thegrommet.com/

They emphasize "Made in America" products and the egg peeler is one of them. They also have a lot of items that are created by folks who saw a need for an item that they couldn't find and developed one.
 
Addie said:
I was straying at different site I have sent to me. Today's new item of interest that grab my eye was a hard boiled egg peeler. I want to get it, but it may have to wait until next month.

https://www.thegrommet.com/

They emphasize "Made in America" products and the egg peeler is one of them. They also have a lot of items that are created by folks who saw a need for an item that they couldn't find and developed one.
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When I hard cook eggs, I drain the pan and shake the eggs in the pan to break up the shells. Same effect as the tool you want but you'll still have $17.99 plus shipping and sales tax in your wallet.
 
I want to go to the Kentucky Derby so I can wear a big fancy hat. I like mint juleps too.
 
Lol, Dawg.

I was raised with relatives in the horse racing game and had Derby parties every Spring.

Your Julep must be served in silver, of course.

But the big hat thing is detrimental in the cheap seats...
 
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