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  • in reply to: American Masters Featuring Chefs #7735
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      in reply to: Measuring #7732
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        If I decide to use weights for KAF recipes, I always use grams, since they otherwise have fractions of ounces.

        For the most part, I'm still a volume measurer unless it's a cake, in which case I weigh ingredients. I do think, however, that my pizza dough came out better last time because I did it by weight.

        in reply to: Cookie ideas, please #7726
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          When I used the old-fashioned oats, there was not enough liquid for the oats to absorb, and the dough did not hold together, in spite of using a cookie scoop. The recipe includes shredded coconut, which also absorbs liquid. When I made the recipe with old-fashioned oats (Bob's Red Mill), they also did not flatten in the oven. However, when I used Bob's Red Mill quick oats, they flattened out nicely.

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          in reply to: Cookie ideas, please #7723
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            The Anzac cookie recipe, in the KAF Cookie Companion, would be a great dunking cookie. Just be sure to use quick, not old-fashioned, oats. They also keep well.

            in reply to: Buttermilk Grape Nuts Bread #7720
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              Note: I reduced the salt in the doubled recipe to 2 3/4 tsp. I have also been playing around with decreasing the bread flour and increasing the whole wheat flour. In the first addition, I now use 2 cups bread flour and 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour. I also no longer use vital wheat gluten, as it does not seem to be needed. Note: the additional whole wheat flour seems to cover up the malt flavor. I will try it next time with white whole wheat flour.

              In the second addition, I reduce the AP flour by 2 Tbs.

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              in reply to: Kitchen appliances #7699
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                I still have the Panasonic microwave that I bought at Best Buy about 14 years ago. My only complaint is that the light burned out (always was on when the door is opened--and my husband kept leaving it opened) and it cannot be replaced without a service person, which would likely be more expensive than a new microwave.

                There is an Abt in a suburb of Chicago where our friends bought their washing machine. They spoke highly of the store, and delivery to our area is free. My concern is having to deal with the stove manufacturer if anything were to go wrong, and the reviews for F&P suggest that things go wrong quickly.

                Good to see you posting again, Rottiedogs. Viking seems to be one of those brands that was excellent but has slipped over the past couple of years with an ownership change, although my understanding is that now a new company owns it.

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                in reply to: Kitchen appliances #7693
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                  The Fisher and Paykel 30-inch dual fuel is about $2000 less than the DCS, which puts it in the medium price range for dual fuel ranges. I find it odd that the 36-inch model has the same sized oven as the 30-inch model. Those ovens are 3.6 cubic feet as opposed to 4.0 for the DCS. However, I cannot find any interior measurements for the F&P.

                  Abt, outside of Chicago, has the F&P on its website, so I assume it is a dealer. With certain models, through June 30, they are giving away a free ventilating hood (looks rather industrial). If parts have to come from New Zealand, however, that could take a while and become expensive rather quickly.

                  The DCS dealer is in South Bend, so that would be closer.

                  Note: The few reviews on F&P that I could find were not positive.

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                  in reply to: Kitchen appliances #7691
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                    I've had some time to do more oven research. Friends here were raving about an appliance store in the Chicago area called Abt, so I decided to look there.

                    They do not carry the DCS but they carry a dual fuel made by Fisher and Paykil, that is not as expensive. There is a 36-inch (5 burners) one and a 30-inch one. I cannot tell if it has sealed burners. It has knob controls for the oven, like the DCS. It does mention having 7 cooking modes.

                    I'll need to do some more research, as I do not see oven interior dimensions listed.

                    The store does free delivery. I need to check on service.

                    Mike mentioned that his younger son's place has a Fisher and Paykil wall oven. Does anyone else have any information on this brand?

                    in reply to: Friday, June 2nd, is National Doughnut Day #7690
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                      This small Indiana town does not have a doughnut place. A local gas station/quick mart does have doughnuts, but I do not know from whence they originate. I had to settle for eating my Oatmeal Cinnamon Scones for breakfast.

                      in reply to: Jozy’s chocolate chip cookie recipe #7689
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                        OK, here is one more with Jozy's name indicated:

                        If that is not it, then let's hope that Jozy will enter the conversation.

                        in reply to: Friday, June 2nd, is National Doughnut Day #7675
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                          Darn it, Mike. Now I really want a doughnut--maple-glazed, preferably.

                          in reply to: Jozy’s chocolate chip cookie recipe #7674
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                            Hi, Navlys,
                            See if this is the one. Cwalde mentions that Jozy sent it.

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                            in reply to: What are You Baking the Week of May 28, 2017? #7653
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                              On Monday, in preparation for our trip, I baked my variation on Moomie's Buns as a dozen rolls. I also baked my Cinnamon Oat Scones, and a double batch of Sourdough Cheddar Crackers from dough that I mixed up last week.

                              in reply to: What are You Cooking the Week of May 21, 2017? #7646
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                                For Wednesday dinner, I cut up the leftover roast, and I cut the small potatoes into smaller sizes. I then cooked some coarsely chopped carrots in the remaining broth, before adding the roast, the potatoes, a little more water, 1 tsp. of dried chives, and some crumpled dried rosemary. It's simple, but my husband is always amazed when I can take the ingredients from one meal and turn them into a completely different meal.

                                in reply to: Kitchen appliances #7644
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                                  Oh, and if you have not checked out Aaron's post about the tiny oven, it is quite funny.

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