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  1. robgrave

    Drinkable Box Wines

    After the Black Box Cabernet (which I liked), I moved on to the Merlot (which I like even more). Two complaints, however, about the box arrangement: The first glass or two can be messy, Never know where the squirt from the spigot will end up. One solution would be to empty into a wide mouth...
  2. robgrave

    Drinkable Box Wines

    Tried the Cab this evening. With no previous experience with boxed wines (and precious little experience with "premium" cabs) I give it a thumbs up. "Offering a lush display of dark berries" the marketing blurb says, and that was indeed my first taste impression. Very fruity, flavorful wine...
  3. robgrave

    Which book should I get?

    James Peterson's "Cooking" seems like the best bet to me. I've never seen a negative review of this book, which, if not his best, is at least the one to have if there can be only one. Very well written, and exceptionally well organized (and large) volume. I found a pretty good online sample...
  4. robgrave

    Lemon Upside-Down Cake

    What beautiful cake!!! And thank you for the info about Meyer lemons. I don't think I've ever seen them in the produce market here in the Detroit area...then again, I didn't notice Pumello grapefruit until a few months ago, and I'm sure they've been around much longer than that. You see what...
  5. robgrave

    Lemon Upside-Down Cake

    Up to now, I knew nothing about Meyer Lemons. Looks like I should learn more, at least to recognize them when I see them in the market. From this photo, they look at least as much like small oranges as lemons. Accurate?
  6. robgrave

    KitchenAid mixers

    It is a bit confusing, sorting out all the model options, and which features which gearings. I'm still not sure whether there is a tilt-head model available with the stronger, metal-gear construction, actually. From what I've read, I would imagine many people would prefer it, even if it means...
  7. robgrave

    KitchenAid mixers

    Unless I misread the listings in the online catalog: KitchenAid®: Find Stand Mixers it is the bowl-lift standing mixers which have metal gears. All of the tilt-head models, apparently, use plastic.
  8. robgrave

    Food Processor?

    RE: Using the slicer/shredder disc with the KitchenAid (7 cup) In order to use the disc, it must be firmly attached to the stem accessory provided with the unit. There is no other use for the stem, so it might be provided as part of a disc replacement, but I don't assume that this is the case...
  9. robgrave

    Food Processor?

    Actually, Jeyges, it sounds as though it's more than just a warranty issue standing between you and a KitchenAid purchase:ermm: But again, just for clarification, the KA 7 cup/w mini bowl comes with two blades (one for each bowl) and one reversible slicer/shredder disc. Both blades and the...
  10. robgrave

    Food Processor?

    Just to be clear about this: The extended Cuisinart warranty applies to the motor; for the rest of the appliance, a 3 year limited warranty applies. I haven't been able to determine just what the limitations are as yet, but my own experience with limited warranties has not been good; then...
  11. robgrave

    Rugelah Dough

    From the Lora Brody recipe at Epicurious.com: "Unbaked rugelach dough freezes brilliantly. This is a great dough to have on hand in the freezer. Simply add on about 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time."
  12. robgrave

    Tom Brokow likes single malt scotch

    When I was living in Edinburgh, I always ordered Talisker's when I wanted a whiskey. It was affordable, and the only single-malt I knew of anyway. There was never any question about ice -- single-malts are to be enjoyed "neat" (no mixer), and at room temperature. A glass of water on the side...
  13. robgrave

    Help Please...gravy separator

    My sister and I struggled without a separator this past Thanksgiving. Results weren't so bad, but she went searching for tips later and came up with this one: Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure or bowl. Pour drippings into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the...
  14. robgrave

    Share one cooking secret, please :)

    Beat me to the punch with that one! Yes indeed, bringing the kitchen back to normal before the major mess develops, that's the ticket. In fact, I consider it proof that you've got the recipe down pat. You can actually enjoy cooking -- and the dinner that follows -- when you've licked that...
  15. robgrave

    Food Processor?

    It's the one I've got, in Empire Red. Little, yes, but mid-sized, officially. Plenty of heft at 10.6 lbs, which means it sits solidly on the countertop, without vibrations, but is still light enough to be easily moved to an out-of-the-way corner when not in use. The 3 cup mini bowl comes in...
  16. robgrave

    Food Processor?

    A 7 cup w/mini bowl in Onyx Black can be had from EverythingKitchens.com for $116.99 (10% discount) plus free shipping, and a $10.00 rebate from Kitchenaid as well. Best deal I can find so far.
  17. robgrave

    Food Processor?

    The smaller feed-tube notwithstanding, the 7 cup (with mini-bowl) size is a very convenient appliance to use, and to keep permanently on the counter-top. The larger (12 cup) model is almost twice the weight (20 vs. 10.6 lbs.) -- making it somewhat cumbersome for moving about. Of course, if you...
  18. robgrave

    Cooking oatmeal on the stovetop:

    Oatmeal for dinner would be a new trick for an old dog. Now grits, that's another thing. Eggs, hash browns, and a side of grits, that's a dinner breakfast if there's going to be one. Anyway, it wouldn't hurt me to get up a bit earlier. Maybe even make a batch of biscuits or corn muffins...
  19. robgrave

    Cooking oatmeal on the stovetop:

    OK, I bought a box of McCann's (quick version), tried it this morning, and my conclusion is: good, marginally better than rolled, but not nearly enough to justify the difference in price. I'll have to try the regular steel-cut someday, of course. From all that's been posted here, the extra...
  20. robgrave

    Cooking oatmeal on the stovetop:

    I'm convinced, giving "quick and easy" McCann's is worth a try. I'm a sucker for convenience, frankly. Like, I use Betty Crocker mix for my corn muffins. Purists may cringe, but that's just me :cool: BTW, I notice that Quaker has come out with a regular steel-cut oats of their own. The...
  21. robgrave

    Cooking oatmeal on the stovetop:

    Strong endorsement, DramaQueen. I'm bound to try it now.
  22. robgrave

    Cooking oatmeal on the stovetop:

    I've never tried the steel-cut (whole grain) oatmeal, but if I did, I'd probably go for the quicker cooking product. McCann's makes a "Quick and Easy Irish Oatmeal" that reduces the cooking time from 30 to 5 minutes. I'll take the loss in nutritional value for the sake of convenience, provided...
  23. robgrave

    Easy Rugalach - T&T

    That might be the better way. But the "tip" I referred to comes with a confirmation from another poster (using Lora Brody's recipe). The whole thread can be found at the community.cookinglight site under Lora Brody's rugelach dough ((I'm not qualified yet to post hyper-links, sorry)...
  24. robgrave

    Easy Rugalach - T&T

    Well, I'm only passing on the experience of others, mind you. Just how well it works out remains to be seen. When it comes to pastry, I am (I repeat) a novice. Come to that, just wondering how well Rugelach dough takes to freezing. I'd like to make a full recipe, but bake just a dozen or so...
  25. robgrave

    Easy Rugalach - T&T

    For those who prefer to use cream cheese, I gather one major annoyance with Rugelach is working with the sticky dough that results. I came across this tip during a web search; when I get around to trying my novice hands at making Rugelach, I think I'll get ahold of a pack of gallon-size Ziploc...
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