[Blindtlk] Grilling question

cheryl echevarria cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
Tue Aug 24 19:40:44 UTC 2010 

we talk about everything to do with cooking, baking, grilling, everything. 
I myself and a graduate of the Nassau Community College and I have an 
Associates Degree in culinary arts/hospitality.

I am a jack of all trades.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Graves, Diane" <dgraves at icrc.IN.gov>
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question


> Cheryl,
>
> Does the blind cooks list talk about such things as techniques for icing 
> cakes and things like that? I am asking because I always have trouble 
> getting the icing even, or spreading the icing without breaking up the 
> cake.
>
> I guess if I get on that list, I'd better do it from home. I might never 
> get any work done. LOL
>
>
> Diane Graves
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:15 PM
> To: Marion Gwizdala; Blind Talk Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question
>
> I love corn on the cob, we leave the cob on and grill it that way.
>
> Please remember to join the blind cooks on the nfbnet.org, we would love 
> to
> talk about anything to do with food, whether at home in your travels, 
> world
> wide cooking, possibly guide dog cookies and treats as well as different
> food and appliances.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
> skype: angeldn3
>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel 
> Inc.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 3:09 PM
> 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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> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > 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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> > >> -----Original Message-----
> > >> 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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