Recent content by RipVan

Sorry. Back on topic this try, can you take the stone out when you clean the oven Barbara? I have been leaving the stone in my oven so the temperature doesnt jump around too much. And I am thinking of buying some fire brick for the sides of the oven for the same purpose. There is a company...

I believe that there are two types of self cleaning ovens. One is brute force - high temperature to burn off the dirt. The second has a catalyst on the walls that convert grease to ash without the heat. I like the latter because every time you use the oven at a reasonably high baking temp you...

I like lemon curd too. Sometimes I make Jello lemon pudding with extra lemon juice. That's tasty and maybe somewhat less fat than the lemon curd - I havent compared lately so am vague there.

Vodka in the cheap - but OK Any vodka that is charcoal filtered. I save my fancy money for Scotch and Rye and Bourbon. :wink: 100 proof - is 25% more alcohol than 80 proof and not 25% more expensive. Just be sure that the vodka is charcoal filtered. The stuff I buy in our ABC store claims...

Hi wysiwyg, LOL! I like that about Belgian quality and German quantity! OK - I shall try the Egg Beaters as a substitute. Get the cholesterol down and hope the waffles are fluffy and light. The soda water gives pretty good results too - I don't need cream or even milk when water will do...

Waffles DecoLady - I couldn't agree more! If the nonstick finish comes off the metal there can be trouble! And it is all too easy for the new non-stick finishes to degrade. Yikes! I am taking care to protect my expensive waffle maker's finish for sure! CharlieD - Previously I never had...

Yep! We need a resurgance in those old Pit BBQs! Hi Uncle Bob, You are right on the button. Sure would like a bunch of those ribs now. We read about a great BBQ place in Orange County NY years ago - went there and got stuff that had been heated under some awful tomato sauce for about 15...

Years ago I motored over a huge piece of the SE US and found a few roadside places that cooked (smoked) ribs outdoors on a rack over a low fire. The rack was mounted on the back of a very wide "fireplace". They basted the ribs in a thick tomato (sweet and sour type) sauce to keep the ribs...

Belgian Waffles Hi wysiwyg, Thanks for the acceptance of my preference for expediency in the kitchen. God gave me some marvelous abilities but they are not necessarily in the kitchen! I shall tip over the soda bottles when I get them. I am looking for glass bottles since I like to stock up...

Sparkling Water II Sorry for not staying on track of the title above - I have been using sparkling water and get marvelous light waffles - for a change. All I had the other day was Pellegrino - next I will try some plain soda water. I tried some Bob's Red Mill mix with Canola oil instead of...

Sparkling water in Belgian Waffles Thanks for the pointers and information wysiwyg - I am going to try several of the recipes in my new "Belgian" waffle maker. I have fond memories of the waffles we ate in Brussels and Brugge. Probably better for us than the famous Belgian chocolates! Rip

Could it be a Widget? Everyone talks about them but I have never seen one.

Ha! I forgot to ask for Belgian Waffle Recipes when I opened the waffle iron thread. I enjoyed waffles on the street, and train stations in Belgium - would love to make some like those. I understand there is something like a Belgian and also Liege Belgian Waffles and am looking for...

Found waffle iron marked down Buckytom - You bet. Before my extended siesta we used to dump some dough on a hot rock and plop another hot rock on top. Produced a gritty waffle but what the heck. That's why my kids called them awffles. Thank you all for your great suggestions! I stumbled on...

And this is my first... DC looks great! I am looking for a waffle iron - preferably the kind that flips over to coat both grids evenly. And with removable grids for thorough cleaning. Any recommendations? :wacko: