[Blindtlk] Grilling question

Wed Aug 25 06:54:36 UTC 2010

Cindy, that is why I love that pan I was talking about earlier.  No 
hair singes and no flare-ups.  Like a lot of guys, Rick is rather 
possessive of his grill...smile, but I can use it as well.  Rick has 
rather long hair and a full beard, and no singes anywhere.  Best 
thing QVC ever sold.

Connie Canode

At 06:25 PM 8/24/2010, you wrote:
>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>
>To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>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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