[Blindtlk] Grilling question

Tue Aug 24 23:25:06 UTC 2010

It was a little intimidating for me, at first, because the grill is so hot. 
But, you get used to standing a step or two back from the grill and use 
those long handled utensils made for grills.  I have singed the ends of my 
hair when there was a flair-up.  But, it wasn't bad and it really isn't as 
frightening as I thought it would be.  As with all new things we try, I was 
a little nervous, at first.  But, once I got used to it, it seems no 
different than cooking in the house.

Cindy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mari Hunziker" <marihunziker at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:42 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Grilling question

Was anyone of you grillers afraid of the fire and the potential for getting
burned. That is what keeps me from doing it. We have a charcoal
grill/smoker. My brother, father and husband have mastered the great taste
of grilled food. I have always thought that I could not grill or do things
of that nature because I am blind(visually impaired). I now think it might
just be a fear of getting burned. I do cook fairly well in doors, I never
thought about trying it outdoors. The next time we grill out. I will have to
pay more attention on how it is done so that I may someday try it. Who
knows, I may like doing it.

Thanks for the inspiring topic.
Mari Hunziker

On Tue, Aug 24, 2010 at 8:25 AM, Cindy Handel <cindy425 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Diane,
>
> Our grill has rocks called Lava rocks.  These give a more smoky flavor 
> than
> cooking inside.  Also, you can buy wood pieces for grilling, which give 
> the
> food a different flavor.
>
> I was also afraid of grilling, outside, at first.  But, I tried it and
> found
> that it's really no big deal.  I've been doing it for more than 20 years
> and
> love the flavor of grilled food.
>
> Cindy
> ----- 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 8:38 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
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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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