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    Software?

    Thanks for replying. My RECIPES folder, created in August 2016, contains 63 sub folders and 1409 files. But unlike others who posted, I was unable to search for ingredients without the procedures I listed. Even so, I stopped doing this when my interest waned. I was surprised to see a response...
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    Tuna salad

    With regard to celery, onion, peppers, etc., could the moisture be pressed out prior to assembly? Some other method?
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    Tuna salad

    Thanks! Will try the paper towel next time.
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    Tuna salad

    Interesting to hear so many possible causes of the water. Since there is always condensation on the inside of the plastic container lid, I assumed this to be the source of the accumulating water. My thought was to find containers that would 'nest'. Store the tuna salad in the inner container...
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    Choosing cheap wines for recipes

    I appreciate all of the responses. The Sutter Home wouldn't hurt to play with. I had read this article: Best Non-Alcoholic Substitutes for Red & White Wine | The Kitchn and will also try some of their suggestions. Otherwise, it appears the wine question is better postponed until I have a...
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    Choosing cheap wines for recipes

    The Sutter Home appeals to me because my local store carries the 4-packs. I will definitely consider this. Thank you,
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    Choosing cheap wines for recipes

    As someone just attempting to learn to cook, I also know nothing about wines or cooking with them. I read the entire 'Why do You Cook With Wine' thread, so picked up on the reasons for using wine in some recipes. I also saw the suggestion for only using wine that you would drink. I wouldn't...
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    Using a Hot Plate

    I previously had an old 11" West Bend electric skillet, a 600 watt microwave, and a B&D toaster oven. I did prepare a couple of meals using the skillet and made a couple of batches of cornbread from a box mix using the toaster oven. I added the hot plate, Dash egg cooker (not used yet), Aroma...
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    Using a Hot Plate

    Nope, bought it new. Only markings are OFF, LOW, MED. Forty years ago, I might fix hamburger helper or boil some spaghetti and pour Ragu over it. I could scramble eggs and fry sausage. That's about it. Since then, I've eaten sandwiches, fast food, or heated canned food in the microwave. But...
  10. M

    Using a Hot Plate

    OK, I meant to say, "With water in a three quart saucepan, the maximum temperature reached [on MED] was 192. But turning knob fully easily boiled."
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    Using a Hot Plate

    Lacking a range, I purchased one of IMUSA's single burner hot plates rated at 1100 watts. The only marked settings are OFF, LOW, MED. But it appears to adjust continuously from OFF to well past MED. With water in a three quart saucepan, the maximum temperature reached was 192. But turning knob...
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    Software?

    Well, I'm facing a major upheaval. I downloaded the trial of Win 8 when it first came out, hated it, and determined to stay with 7. Now, my old HP laptop is approaching five years and am starting to have some issues. I just ordered a low end Toshiba that is actually less powerful than my old...
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    Software?

    Funny, I spent weeks trying every suggestion I found online in order to get the search in Windows 7 Pro to work. I changed the settings for it to search file contents, checked the PDF file extension, added the PDF iFilter, and completely reindexed a couple of times. It would still only find the...
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    Software?

    Resurrecting an old thread I use the free versions of two programs to store the recipes which DOES allow searching a folder/subfolders for multiple keywords (ingredients). Bullzip offers a PDF printer which is installed an another printer option. Anything printable can be turned into a PDF...
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    Help with a childhood favorite (cream of wheat)

    OK, today I tried heating the reduced soup and then adding the cream of wheat. It took five tablespoons to thicken. The mistake I made was adding the 1/4 teaspoon of salt called for in the C of W directions, causing it to be too salty. Otherwise, it wasn't bad, but not like I remember. In the...
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    Help with a childhood favorite (cream of wheat)

    Thanks, Chief. Since I can't remember how Mom made hers, I'll try both methods. After all, the ingredients are cheap, and the results, hopefully, will still be edible. There is also the possibility that she didn't reduce the condensed soup at all or used less water/milk when mixing it with...
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    Help with a childhood favorite (cream of wheat)

    Thanks to all! Actually, 4 tbsp sounds like an excellent starting point, based on: 10.5 oz soup + 10.5 oz water or milk = 21 oz or 2.6 cups Allowing for some solids in the soup not present in plain liquid, the amount suggested for 2 cups of water is 1/3 cup or 5.3 tbsp. Not wanting to add...
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    Help with a childhood favorite (cream of wheat)

    I have the makings and could experiment. Probably take a few attempts to get something close. Thanks,
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    Help with a childhood favorite (cream of wheat)

    This shouldn't be difficult since there are only two ingredients. Still, not sure where to start. Mom used to fix cream of wheat combined with Campbell's condensed cream of mushroom soup. It had a consistency like thick oatmeal. I need suggestions on how to recreate this. (Yep, have zero...
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    Cornbread recipe in toaster oven

    I'll do that. Now that you mention it, I've noticed evidence of this when using it for biscuits. The ones closest to the door are noticeably lighter than the ones in the rear. Thank you!
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    Howdy from an old Texan

    I'll sure try it! I didn't find it at Walmart, but did at Amazon. It'll arrive before my next grocery run. Thank you!
  22. M

    Howdy from an old Texan

    You're absolutely right, but when I could prepare it, it was the closest thing to 'home cooking' available to me.
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    Cornbread recipe in toaster oven

    It's either drought or flood! No middle ground. But yes, I really enjoy sitting here with the overhead garage door open watching the rain. I even had it open during the night, just listening to it.
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    Cornbread recipe in toaster oven

    I've actually had the cover off for months, needing to run an additional ground wire to the outside. But I can't get close enough in the wheelchair to read them. Several of them have colored tape obscuring the specs (attempt to color code?) but a couple would be visible if I were close. I'm...
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    Howdy from an old Texan

    Decades ago, I could manage boiling spaghetti with store bought sauce and I could manage Hamburger Helper. Since then, I've lived off fast food, sandwiches, and canned goods. So at 64, with type 2 diabetes (usually under control) and stage 3 chronic kidney disease (doesn't appear to be getting...
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