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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jan 24, 2011 5:51:16 GMT -5
I went to put a frittata in the oven to cook the top of it and when I took it out, I used a pot holder (natch!). However this pan had a handle on the opposite edge of the handle and I grabbed that to steady the pan to cut it. Duh! If one handle's hot, ya think that they might BOTH be hot??
We don't want to count the number of times I have poured both stock and lemon juice down the drain when I've put them through a sieve.
WVAgirl.....try soaking in dishwasher detergent and hot water. If you have a scraper (I have some that I bought from Pampered Chef to scrape off their stoneware) and use this to get the big chunks off first. You can also get the hard plastic scrapers in other stores as well. Well worth it to keep it at the sink IMO.
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Post by kimber45 on Jan 24, 2011 9:33:06 GMT -5
I am guilty of putting things in the oven/on the stove and falling asleep. I've done that plenty of times. usually it is around 3am after a night out on the town
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Post by kami on Jan 24, 2011 9:34:23 GMT -5
First time I used a gas oven I turned it on and lit the pilot with a match. Came back a little later and it was off so I lit another match. Burned all the hair off my arm!
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Post by Opti on Jan 24, 2011 10:49:59 GMT -5
I've loved reading everyone's stories. It looks like I got out most of the stains out of the t-shirt but I need to wash it at least one more time. There's lots of ice on the steps to the laundry room so I'm glad I didn't try to do laundry last night. One accident a day is too many.
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Post by olderburgher on Jan 24, 2011 11:41:29 GMT -5
I once saw a pineapple upside down cake land wrong side up on a kitchen floor.
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Post by Cheesy FL-Vol on Jan 24, 2011 11:56:47 GMT -5
I once saw a pineapple upside down cake land wrong side up on a kitchen floor. Are you sure it wasn't right side up?
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Post by KaraBoo on Jan 24, 2011 12:25:47 GMT -5
I have a cookbook that was put together by my mom's sorority group - the instructions on some of the recipes are less than accurate.
I've never made a dish with rice before that didn't have the rice cooked before adding to the dish. This particular recipe stated to put the rice in before cooking - so I did. We had a crunchy mess that was less than edible. I eventually figured out they meant after cooking the rice, but before cooking the dish, but oh well....
Tried the recipe again with rice cooked - it was still inedible....awful combination of spices (IMO).
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jan 24, 2011 12:40:38 GMT -5
, I grabbed the handle of the saute pan. Burned my entire palm. Now I have a little slip cover that goes over the handle as soon as it comes out of the oven.I've done that too. First time I used my skillet in the oven. Totally forgot I had just had it in the oven and reached for the handle of the lid. I heard "hisss" and then I started cussing. I've also blown up eggs while boiling them. I forgot about them and all of a sudden we hear "Kaboom!" Dogs spent hours cleaning up shreds of egg from every corner of the kitchen and sun room.
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Post by thyme4change on Jan 24, 2011 12:40:50 GMT -5
I know this is laundry not kitchen - but I once spilled coffee on my brand new skirt - it was pretty expensive, and dry clean only. I took it to the cleaners and told them it was coffee. They could get the stain out. So, I bought one of those powder cleaners - they come in a little yellow bottle and have different types for different kinds of stains - coffee/tea, red wine, greasy stains, etc. I actually took out my giant tamale pot and boiled water. I made a paste out of the powder and rubbed it into the stain, and then soaked the skirt in the boiling water.
Not only did the stain come out, but I found out that skirt wasn't dry clean only at all. Now when I get a stain in something I actually soak it in boiling water, and rub it with detergent until the stain is out - then I run it through the washer.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jan 24, 2011 12:43:43 GMT -5
Most recently I put a Honey bear into the microwave because the honey had gotten hard. Did not think to loosen the cap on the bear. The microwave actually shook when the container exploded and I had napalm all over the inside of my microwave. Took forever to clean out because I had to wait for it to cool. On the bright side the honey was no longer solid! Too bad it was all over the microwave instead of in the bear. Later read in one of my cookbooks not to do that. Good to know.
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Post by jennml on Jan 24, 2011 13:06:05 GMT -5
I think I've shared this story before but here goes... My little step-brother had gone apple picking with his class and asked me to make him an apple pie. He was super excited all week waiting for that pie. I went and bought the supplies which included a pre-made pie crust. I rolled out the top myself. So i make the pie and it's smelling delicious. Finally it's done. I let it cool and then dramatically announce that's it's time for pie and that my Step-brother is to get the first piece. I cut into the pie and the top immediately deflates into the soupy, chunky innards. My step-brother gasps then runs screaming and crying from the kitchen. Wailing that I'd ruined his apples. I stood there in shock and started cracking up. My dad comes in asking what did I do? After a little investigation, it comes to light that I'd bought a graham cracker crust. We tried to eat the pie but it was so liquidy and sweet that nothing could salvage it. My step-brother has never again asked me to make him a pie
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Post by thyme4change on Jan 24, 2011 13:10:04 GMT -5
We put out plated dinners one night, but were still walking around, getting napkins and drinks, etc. We came back to the dining room and the dog was eating a pork chop next to the table. I guess that is a good reason for a bar-height table.
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Post by Opti on Jan 24, 2011 13:26:36 GMT -5
Thyme, where do you get those powdered cleaners and about how much are they? Now that my t-shirt is air drying its obvious I have lots of work to do still.
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Post by thyme4change on Jan 24, 2011 13:38:05 GMT -5
I haven't looked for them recently, but they sell them at Safeway (which is Vons and Dominicks in other states.) They are around 3 bucks. It is a small little display. Each bottle is slightly bigger than a bottle of nail polish - so they don't get a lot of retail face. My fear is that they don't even sell it anymore.
I'll look the next time I'm over there, and get the actual name of the product.
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Post by Opti on Jan 24, 2011 13:41:04 GMT -5
Thanks. I'm in NJ so no Safeway, Vons, or Dominicks but I'll check grocery stores in my area.
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Post by Mad Dawg Wiccan on Jan 24, 2011 13:52:06 GMT -5
I have a spice combination I came up with as a dry rub for pork ribs. After my brother tasted the ribs, he asked for the rub recipe, which I provided him. I didn't realize he had never used a dry rub before, and he didn't ask me how much to use (about a tablespoon per rack). The first time he tried it, he called me up wailing the ribs were inedible. He had used the entire load of spices (about a quart) on two racks.
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Post by MN-Investor on Jan 24, 2011 16:28:08 GMT -5
Story 1 - Many years ago I made a grasshopper pie, back before pre-made cookie crusts. I think I used oreos (without the frosting) with butter, and baked it for a bit. It was rather porous. So my helpful DF (now DH) used the back of a large spoon to squish the warm crust together. When it came time to cut it, there was nothing that could cut that crust! Unfortunately, I had invited my sister and her husband for the meal. Took a while to live that one down.
Story 2 - My DH's brother and family would come up every Labor Day. One year they brought some fresh sweet corn. I searched to find a pot big enough to cook it in. Found something in the back of the cupboard and used it. After awhile, I heard hissing. Water was coming from somewhere and dripping onto the gas flame. I lifted the pot up by its handles and the sides came up, the base stayed put! It was a crockery pot meant to be used only in the microwave! Oops. The water flowed down the back of the stove, into the basement. What a mess!
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Post by thyme4change on Jan 24, 2011 16:40:05 GMT -5
One great way to make corn on the cob is to put it in a big rectagle cake or lasagne pan, put a little water on the bottom and cover it, tight seal, with tin foil. Then you can put it in the oven. It takes a while, but comes out really juicy. You can buy giant throw-away baking dishes, so if you need to make very large quantities, you can do it for a couple of bucks.
I grew up with boiled corn - and this is much better.
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Post by spydah on Jan 24, 2011 16:41:55 GMT -5
I was making alfredo pasta for my gf and it was her first time coming over to my place. I went to add a little salt and pepper to the alfredo pasta. The pepper container had two openings, one to let out large portions and one to let out smaller portions. I accidentally opened the side that would release a large portion of salt and pepper. I thought the meal would be ruined! I just took out a large chunk of the onions and pasta where a large portion of the salt and pepper landed. In the end, she said the alfredo pasta tasted great.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jan 24, 2011 16:51:21 GMT -5
didn't realize he had never used a dry rub before, and he didn't ask me how much to use (about a tablespoon per rack). The first time he tried it, he called me up wailing the ribs were inedible. He had used the entire load of spices (about a quart) on two racks.
LOL. This is why I rarely give out recipes. I don't measure ingredients, I eyeball. So unless I have an original recipe to refer people to I can never tell them how much I used of this or that.
When I cook sweet corn I husk it and then I wrap it up in foil and stick it under the broiler until steam comes out when I open up the foil. Gives it a really nice roasted flavor.
I want to grill my corn this year, I am going to borrow my dad's grill and try it.
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Post by thyme4change on Jan 24, 2011 16:56:40 GMT -5
Grilling is great. If you pull open the husk, but not remove it, then pull out the furry-hairy stuff, and then rub just a little butter on the corn and then pull the husk back over the corn you can put that right on the grill. Tastes awesome. Oh - you have to soak the corn for 30 minutes. Do that before you put the butter on.
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Post by spydah on Jan 24, 2011 16:59:52 GMT -5
This thread is turning me on. Oh wait, that's the meds kicking in.
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Post by Befferz on Jan 24, 2011 17:01:41 GMT -5
This thread is turning me on. Oh wait, that's the meds kicking in. Share???
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Post by spydah on Jan 24, 2011 17:03:48 GMT -5
<<Spydah takes his meds and runs>>
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Post by Mad Dawg Wiccan on Jan 24, 2011 17:13:05 GMT -5
When I cook sweet corn I husk it and then I wrap it up in foil and stick it under the broiler until steam comes out when I open up the foil. Gives it a really nice roasted flavor.
I do something similar. I husk the corn, remove the silk, soak it in water, and wrap it in saran wrap. A couple of minutes in the micro wave, and it's done. Easiest way to prepare ever.
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Post by MN-Investor on Jan 24, 2011 17:30:46 GMT -5
When it's only my DH and me, I microwave the sweet corn. I wrap two ears in damp toweling, zap 2 minutes, turn, zap 2 more minutes, then let sit a couple minutes while I start two more ears.
We don't have kids, so I'm used to cooking for just two. Adding my DH's brother's family made 8 of us. After a few cooking disasters like that crockery pot, along with washing all the dishes by hand (we don't have a dishwasher), I said heck with it! I didn't care how much it cost. I would pay for every single meal out when they were visiting. Usually we were out doing things like going to the state fair anyway. SIL would bring several dozen freshly made kolaches to have for breakfasts and between meals, so everything was good.
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Post by Befferz on Jan 24, 2011 17:33:45 GMT -5
Mmmmmm, State Fair.... Sorry, carry on.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Jan 24, 2011 17:38:26 GMT -5
Mich I have one of those hard plastic scraper things. I'll have to try it. The dryer sheet didn't work. If I get back in time I'll try the baking soda. Have some errands to do tonight.
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Post by Apple on Jan 24, 2011 17:45:52 GMT -5
My kitchen floor stays cleaner than it ever has since I got my dog. First thing she does when she comes in the house run around the kitchen looking for anything new since she was in there last (unless it's in the evening, she'll go check her food bowl and then make the rounds...) When I grill corn on the cob I remove the husk and silk and then wrap the corn up in foil with butter and an ice cube. The ice cube makes enough moisture to steam the corn a little and it turns out great (plus--no need to soak it this way
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