[Blindtlk] Fired up and cooking now

Sat Jun 25 22:31:11 UTC 2011

One of the coolest things we ever bought was a grill pan.  It sits on 
top of the grill and you don't have those nasty flare-ups and because 
you are not actually putting food directly on the grill, it stays 
cleaner and I like that.  The grill pan is nonstick and washes easily 
in the sink.  Sadly, I don't think it is dishwasher safe, but it is a 
breeze to clean up and it has small slits so that the heat from the 
grill cooks the food.  It also has kind of a groove so the fat 
doesn't go into the grill.  We really love it.  Rick is the king of 
our grill.  We also bought a grill cleaner.  You just put water in it 
and clean the grill while it is hot.  The heat from the grill turns 
the water to steam and I was amazed at how clean the grill was when 
we finished using it.  It is a very handy tool to have.  Also, if you 
don't want to get burned, as none of us do, get a pair of silicone 
gloves.  They are great.  They can be used for many hot things like 
helping to get the turkey out of the roasting pan or moving the oven 
shelf when you are stupid like me and forget to move it to another 
position until it is already at 350 degrees.  Happy grilling and 
happy summer to all.
At 04:22 PM 6/25/2011, you wrote:

>Dear All,
>
>There are several item that can be of help in grilling.
>There are grilling baskets that are made of heavy wire and have 
>handles so you can lay them directly on the grill's surface, but 
>because of their construction, you will not lose your food if a 
>burger breaks apart  They open like a clam shell.  .  You can also 
>turn the stack, chop or burgers easily without the fear of getting burned.
>
>There are also special spatulas that work like a set of big tongs 
>and let you scoop up items and turn them over.
>Brickstones also carries a grilling fork that has a meat thermometer 
>built in to it that lets you check the tem of the meat inside to see 
>if it is done to temp.
>The also carry a grill handle mounted light to give you more light 
>inside your grill.
>Cooking on a grill takes practice and some trial and error.
>Feeling the firmness of the meat can give you a sense of how done it 
>is. the firmer the more done it is.
>Cooking by time works very well and learning ho to sear the meat 
>first and then cook for doneness is the art your are trying to reach.
>
>Just remember, nothing ventured, nothing burnt.
>
>David Evans, NFBF and I like my burger raw, GD Jack.
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Aaron Allen" <aaron.allen at comcast.net>
>To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 1:21 PM
>Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Fired up and cooking now
>
>
>>The worst thing to do is give up...
>>
>>I have had to try numerous times to grill before getting things just as I
>>want.
>>
>>Don't give up.. Keep trying and don't be afraid to ask for ideas or
>>assistance.
>>
>>After 5 years of trying, I have learned how to smoke using a gas grill, cook
>>turkey burgers that are wonderful, and grill great steaks.
>>
>>This did not happen overnight.  It takes time and is wel worth the effort.
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>Behalf Of Tom
>>Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 1:02 PM
>>To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
>>Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Fired up and cooking now
>>
>>Good luck.
>>I think it was me who asked the questions last summer.  I have to admit that
>>I gave up after a while because I just couldn't get things right.  I would
>>undercook or overcook things, and I guess I just wasn't getting it so gave
>>up after a few times.
>>My dad uses my grill sometimes but I've not had the guts to try again.
>>Tom
>>
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>Behalf Of Jim
>>Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 8:41 AM
>>To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
>>Subject: [Blindtlk] Fired up and cooking now
>>
>>Greetings everyone,
>>
>>
>>
>>I'm hoping I can get some good tips here.  I will admit that I remember
>>having seen a thread about something similar last summer, but I can't
>>remember on what forum.  Some other guy was asking similar questions. Since
>>it's summer time, I thought it would be appropriate to ask again.
>>
>>
>>
>>So, for my friends that know me, you know that one of my favorite things to
>>eat is a good burger or good piece of meat.  Quite frankly, I am getting
>>tired of smelling these grills coming from neighbors' houses and yards, with
>>such wonderful smells!  So, although I've had one of those portable grills
>>for a while, it's not been used except by a friend of mine one time, and I'm
>>thinking that's a shame.  Last year's thread kept poking at me and telling
>>me that I should use it again, but admittedly, I chickened out.  The Foreman
>>grill just isn't cutting it right now!
>>
>>
>>
>>Truthfully, I can't remember the last time I really barbecued as a blind
>>person with any amount of confidence.  I know I did it in Louisiana, but
>>don't ask me how long ago that was, and I have very fond memories when Dr.
>>Jernigan had me do it with him, but that was also charcoal, and that was
>>sixteen years ago.  That's where you guys come in.
>>
>>
>>
>>Can you guys give me some getting started tips so as to be able to do some
>>stuff.possibly even today!  I've heard or read of some good tools or pans
>>that are used for burgers or chicken breasts.  Can you tell me about them
>>and how I can get them?  Also, if you have any tips or tricks as blind
>>folks?  Just consider me a novice these days.  I also want to be able to
>>avoid messes and to clean this stuff rather easily.  I don't have any
>>talking thermometers or special blindness tools for barbecuing, so let me
>>know if I need anything!   I'm just tired of all of these barbecues around
>>me and me just eating other things when I could be using my little gas grill
>>and indulging! <grin>
>>
>>
>>
>>I know I could also ask my sighted friends for help, but this is something I
>>want to be able to do myself whenever I want, so why not start and ask blind
>>folks who are friends of mine?
>>
>>
>>
>>Thanks for everything, and thanks for not grilling me regarding my
>>questions!  <grin>
>>
>>
>>
>>I should start with a burger or two, huh??
>>
>>
>>
>>Jim
>>
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