February 12, 2011 11:15 PM GMT
Well, everybody has to start somewhere! Maybe a thread titled 'Basics' could cover these sort of things? xx
February 12, 2011 11:26 PM GMT
Hi Melody and Rae-
I think that we should include things like basic techniques. Someone else, I can't remember who, and I apologize for that, pointed out that first of all, we all have different backgrounds and skill levels as far as being in the kitchen goes. The other thing, perhaps more to the point, that she said, was that sometimes coming out (or being discovered) by a spouse can lead to being single. A sad but not real rare situation. So it's possible that some of us girls are out there on our own and need to learn how to cook for ourselves. It's fun to eat out all the time, no hassle, no cleanup, but really, who can afford to do that every meal?
Anyway, once we get to our new site I was thinking that perhaps once a week or so we might start a thread about basic cooking and have everyone chime in with their ideas and tips and shortcuts and so on. Just a thought.
Hugs...Joni Mari
February 13, 2011 5:14 PM GMT
I would love to contribute to a cooking forum. In my case, though, it would be better if you watched what I did rather than my trying to describe it.
Pork chops are especially good with pepper.
February 13, 2011 5:32 PM GMT
Hi Meredith-
Your contributions would be great. Hmm, perhaps at some point in the future, once the new site is up and running and the transition is all done and the wrinkles smoothed out, we can maybe do some video clips to go along with the recipes and also to demonstrate various cooking techniques and so on. I don't even know if that's possible, but it certainly seems like a good idea, thanks.
Hugs...Joni Mari
February 15, 2011 1:25 AM GMT
Too funny Tammy! But certainly an experience we're all too timid to admit too! I once used an egg timer to cook eggs and went and sat down and watch the TV too....blond that I was, I forgot to turn the timer over! Poor eggs! Never had a chance! (smile)
Traci
February 14, 2011 9:30 PM GMT
Thanks, Mel, that's veryy handy.
Hugs...Joni Mari
February 14, 2011 5:54 PM GMT
Hi Becca,
http://www.hostelscentral[...]38.html
Hope this helps, or is at least a starting point.
Best,
Mellie
February 14, 2011 5:28 AM GMT
LOL Traci,
Yes, I too burned the water right out of a pot and ruined it. And who could ruin boiled eggs, yes you got it....I did. How, is interesting, and sort of funny. I started the eggs in a pot, and sat down to watch some television, then I heard this popping sound, went to the kitchen, and there were exploded egg every where. Apparently I left the water bowl out and the eggs sat there, just heating up furiously and exploded.
Life is all about memories, some we can laugh at....Tammy
February 14, 2011 5:15 PM GMT
What is a cup??? Several girls mention this measurement in their recipes, so I looked it up on Wikipedia, which was as clear as mud!! My cups vary in size, but as I only drink from them that's not a problem! Could some one please tell me what a cup is in metric or if it's as variable as indicated on Wiki. could you girls please try to be more specific!
I'd like to try some of these recipe's but I, like many others will need a little help!
Perhaps we could have a standard "GS' measure, as ounces/ fluid ounces are also a problem, my scales and measuring jugs are only marked in grams and ml only!
I have four different sized tea spoons and two different sized table spoons, though I believe these should be 5ml and 15ml in real measurements.
Any way something to discus and (hopefully) come to some agreement upon.
Huggles
Becca