[Blindtlk] Grilling question

Tue Aug 24 19:39:19 UTC 2010

We have just gone over some things with making candy

David Wermuth of Florida also a President of one of the local chapters in FL

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I believe he is on this list if not, his website is.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Graves, Diane" <dgraves at icrc.IN.gov>
To: "'Marion Gwizdala'" <blind411 at verizon.net>; "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" 
<blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question

> Wow, this is really cool. I have never had all of those grilled veggies 
> before. I have had grilled corn on the cob. It was delicious.
>
> I was also interested in your posts about making candy. My dad used to 
> make candy every year for Christmas, and he always told me that there was 
> no way I could do it because it changed color to let the cook know when it 
> was ready to be poured on to the waxed paper or pan for it to harden.
>
> Diane Graves
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Marion Gwizdala
> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:09 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question
>
> Diane,
>     Meat & fish are not the only items you can grill! I frequently grill
> corn-on-the-cob, tomatoes, squash, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower,
> pepeprs, and onions! The baskets can be purchased at WalMart, Lowes, Home
> Depot, or Target. They are great for any kind of steaks or patties, not 
> just
> fish!
>
> Marion
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Graves, Diane" <dgraves at icrc.IN.gov>
> To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question
>
>
> > Wow! Thank you Michael, Cindy and others for these great tips. I really
> > want to try this. Where can you get the fish basket you are talking 
> > about?
> >
> > I guess Mary's misgivings kind of reflected mine somewhat. When working
> > with a stove or oven, the flame isn't as open and is more controllable .
> > Do you know what I mean. If the flame on a stove is too high and 
> > something
> > starts boiling too hard, or smells like it is scorching, you just turn 
> > the
> > knob off or down. This will be a step of bravery, a new experience.
> >
> > I am ready to go out and get some meat and try it. LOL You all have 
> > really
> > inspired me to master this skill. Now all I have to do is get my husband
> > to let me. LOL
> >
> >
> > Diane Graves
> > Civil Rights Specialist
> > Indiana Civil Rights Commission
> > Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
> > 317-232-2647
> >
> > "It is service that measures success."
> > George Washington Carver
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> > From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> > On
> > Behalf Of Michael
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:46 AM
> > To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question
> >
> > Hi Diane,
> > After losing my sight three years ago, I took it on myself to become
> > proficient at grilling without sight as I had enjoyed grilling all my
> > life.
> > I am still learning but I'd like to share a few tips I've adapted to 
> > make
> > this an enjoyable form of cooking for me and others who enjoy my 
> > efforts.
> > Whether to use charcoal or gas is a personal  choice.  Enhanced flavor
> > with
> > charcoal is offset by some to the ease of cleaning when using gas  and
> > simply lighting the gas grill.  When cooking with gas, the grill flavor
> > comes from the drippings hitting the metal heat plates or lava rocks 
> > below
> > the grill surface.  A more smokey flavor may be achieved by using wood
> > chips
> > placed in a small iron box below the grill surface for this purpose.  As
> > Marion stated, charcoal chimneys make lighting charcoal a snap.  I
> > consider
> > three tools indispensable when grilling, a talking thermometer, a double
> > sided spatula, and a fish basket.  The talking thermometer enables 
> > perfect
> > timing of cooking.  The double sided spatula that acts like tongs makes
> > turning one or two pieces easier.  And the fish basket....it is a basket
> > with a locking lid and a very long handle.  I use this to place multiple
> > pieces of meat or vegetables in and locking the lid on so that turning
> > everything is simple.  The whole basket goes on the grill and the basket
> > may
> > be flipped with the long handle.  I've never used a Weber, but I do know
> > that the design of the dome shaped lid is so that air in the grill may
> > circulate around the food for enhanced cooking and flavor.  The lid of
> > Weber's has a relief valve on the top so that you can regulate the 
> > amount
> > of
> > heat or smoke you want to release.
> >
> > Forgive me if all of this is redundant to some, but I find grilling very
> > enjoyable and hope that others will find the same pleasure.
> >
> > Jump in and have fun.
> > Michael.
> >
> > P.S. ........we discuss tips like these on the blind cooks list.
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Graves, Diane" <dgraves at icrc.IN.gov>
> > To: "'Marion Gwizdala'" <blind411 at verizon.net>; "'Blind Talk Mailing
> > List'"
> > <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 7:38 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question
> >
> >
> >> Marion,
> >>
> >> Wow! I learned something new. I have never heard that the oven should 
> >> be
> >> left open when broiling. I have always broiled with the door completely
> >> closed. What is the reason for leaving the door open?
> >>
> >> You all have inspired me to try my hand at grilling. While I am a 
> >> skilled
> >> cook in doors, I have never actually tried to grill outdoors, always
> >> believing, and having been told that it would be difficult for a blind
> >> person to do.  I'm not really sure why. Maybe it has always been a 
> >> phobia
> >> of lighting the charcoals. This leads me to another question.
> >>
> >> I'm afraid it wouldn't be classified as blindness related, but as long 
> >> as
> >> we are on the subject, how do you get that smoky flavor when using a 
> >> gas
> >> grill? Wouldn't the meat have the same taste as that which was cooked 
> >> in
> >> the oven? Just wondering.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Diane Graves
> >> Civil Rights Specialist
> >> Indiana Civil Rights Commission
> >> Alternative Dispute Resolutions Unit
> >> 317-232-2647
> >>
> >> "It is service that measures success."
> >> George Washington Carver
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> >> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> >> On
> >> Behalf Of Marion Gwizdala
> >> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:15 AM
> >> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> >> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question
> >>
> >> Aaron,
> >>    Perhaps the Weber grill, for some reason, utilizes a different
> >> technique
> >> than convention charcoal grills. Everything that I have read about
> >> grilling
> >> over charcoal is that the cover should be left open. Like your 
> >> comparison
> >> of
> >> the Weber to a convection oven, a charcoal grill is comparable to a
> >> broiler,
> >> except the heat source comes from the bottom rather than from above. 
> >> When
> >> broiling in an oven, the oven door should be left ajar, thus the reason
> >> for
> >> the stop point on the door just after it is opened. I will see what I 
> >> can
> >> do
> >> about finding an authoritative source on the opened or closed lid! 
> >> (grin)
> >>
> >> Fraternally yours,
> >> Marion
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "Aaron Allen" <aaron.allen at comcast.net>
> >> To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> >> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 9:37 PM
> >> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question
> >>
> >>
> >>>I agree:
> >>>
> >>> I also have a Weber Stainless Steel  grill and I love it.
> >>>
> >>> Weber states that you should always grill with the cover closed.
> >>>
> >>> Grills work something like convexion ovens.
> >>>
> >>> The closed lid helps the heat circulate around the food and allows for
> >>> faster cooking time
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> >>> On
> >>> Behalf Of Constance Canode
> >>> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 2:13 AM
> >>> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> >>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question
> >>>
> >>> Tom, you grill with the cover on, but still have to flip the
> >>> burgers.  I used to have a little Hibachi, and I know I spelled that
> >>> wrong, and I am blind also.  Weber's are pretty cool.  We now have a
> >>> large stainless steel grill next to our deck and my husband is the
> >>> king of the grill, a gas grill, but I can also use it.  He is
> >>> partially sighted, but I am not.  I have faith in you.
> >>>
> >>> Connie Canode
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> At 05:13 PM 8/22/2010, you wrote:
> >>>>Hello everyone,
> >>>>
> >>>>I have VERY little experience grilling anything.  I am also totally
> >>>>blind. I just bought one of those little Weber carry and go gas
> >>>>grills.  Does anyone have any good grilling advice?  I have a couple
> >>>>of burger patties that I thought I'd try tonight.
> >>>>What I don't remember is whether or not when I'm grilling, I grill
> >>>>with the cover on or leave the grill open as the burgers are cooking.
> >>>>I'm a bit worried, as I don't have any sighted assistance this
> >>>>weekend but think I might be able to do it if I'm careful.
> >>>>Any tips or advice?
> >>>>Tom
> >>>>
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