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[HisArpy]

Try the dryer sheet trick. I've never used it (don't use them so don't have them) so I can't speak from experience but I've heard great things about it. Probably one of the least offensive uses for those obnoxious perfumey things.





The red head is still the cutest. And since it's my thread I'm right.

He is.

The others aren't as nicely patterned but next prettiest is Diamond followed by Dice with Bandit bringing up the rear.

As Bandit's face matures, the "wine stain" pattern on her nose is changing. The change in the way it reflects/absorbs the light is making it not seem as distracting.

When she sleeps, her eye mask disappears because her eyelids are white. Which is kinda cool.

 

[FataMorgana]

Will a tortoiseshell cat get my pot clean? Because I do have access to one.

Yes. Molly cleans all my burnt pans. With soda crystals though.

 

[KimGordon67]

That's a calico. I have three cats, including a FEMALE tortie. Don't be an eejit (not idjit), and for the love of god send me that little ginger fucker.

In his defence (and I can't believe I'm writing that), I'd call her a tortoise shell as well ... but I googled it and you're right, technically she's calico. So that's enough learning new things for one day ... and it's only 10am!

 

[KimGordon67]

Yes. Molly cleans all my burnt pans. With soda crystals though.

I wish Alan was so domestically competent. About the only useful thing he does is let me know when it's raining.

 

[FataMorgana]

I wish Alan was so domestically competent. About the only useful thing he does is let me know when it's raining.

Is that He'sHarpingOn's real name?

 

[FataMorgana]

Come on Alan, ya idjit. Send me the ginge!

 

[KimGordon67]

Is that He'sHarpingOn's real name?

LOL - no. That's my cat's name. He's an enormous tabby.

https://i.imgur.com/WyiWNcO.jpg

 

[FataMorgana]

LOL - no. That's my cat's name. He's an enormous tabby.

https://i.imgur.com/WyiWNcO.jpg

Awww he's gorgeous. He's like my Bobby, he's a big lad too. Never has his head out of the trough.

 

[adrina]

I don't even have a dryer.

(I had an awkward moment in a meeting the other day where someone commented on some 'news' report that millennials not using fabric softener was causing a decline in the fabric softener market ... I don't think I've ever used fabric softener in my life either, but apparently I'm in the total minority there.)

I've never used dryer sheets. They stink and are apparently very bad for the environment. Their stench is enough to keep me away from them.

 

[adrina]

Catus Interuptus:


The half recipe miracle boule was a success. I cooked it in my 2 quart calphalon covered casserole and it goes very well with my soup and salad for dinner.

 

[KimGordon67]

I found some lamb mince in the back of the freezer - I'm going to try proper moussaka for the first time tonight. Seems a little indulgent for just one person, but if I call it a 'practice run', I think that makes it OK.

 

[KimGordon67]

Stick it back on the burner and get the pan hot enough to "soften" the stuck on stuff. Or at least hot enough to almost start to burn it some more. Immediately take it off the heat and stick it under running cold water on the interior side of the pan. The combined contraction of the metal and the steam should release the burnt on sugars. Or most of it.

WATCH YOUR FACE and wear an oven mitt on the hand holding the pan.

There are other harsher methods that involve oven cleaner but try that first.

So I could kind of see the logic in this and gave it ago - some of the more carbony bits came away (I think they pretty much just burned off), but nothing more. The constant scrubbing is gradually doing the job ... it's quite dull though.

 

[juttjaw]

So I could kind of see the logic in this and gave it ago - some of the more carbony bits came away (I think they pretty much just burned off), but nothing more. The constant scrubbing is gradually doing the job ... it's quite dull though.

What type (metal) is the pan? I obviously didn't read back that far.. Anyway, if it's stainless or a heavy aluminum, getting the pan hot and adding some water, ( I wouldn't douse it in a sink) and scrapping the bottom with a sturdy flipper or metal spatula will realness the goop. Same as deglazing, but a little more aggressive. If you already knew that and it's a heavy, metal pan (not non stick) I scrub mine with a little brillo or abrasive pad. It won't hurt stainless one bit. It may not be good for high gloss tho.

If it's a non stick? Get a new pan.

There's my unwanted advice.
YW

 

[KimGordon67]

What type (metal) is the pan? I obviously didn't read back that far.. Anyway, if it's stainless or a heavy aluminum, getting the pan hot and adding some water, ( I wouldn't douse it in a sink) and scrapping the bottom with a sturdy flipper or metal spatula will realness the goop. Same as deglazing, but a little more aggressive. If you already knew that and it's a heavy, metal pan (not non stick) I scrub mine with a little brillo or abrasive pad. It won't hurt stainless one bit. It may not be good for high gloss tho.

If it's a non stick? Get a new pan.

There's my unwanted advice.
YW

Stainless. Done that - see above. Am resorting to regular scrubbing, which is intermittent because it's very boring.

 

[bodysong]

yep

Open the kitchen windows, heat up the pot by boiling some water in it
set the ruined pot in the sink- pour most of hot water into another steel container,
leave some hot water in it, to combine with a good 2 cups of baking soda
and 2 cups of vinnegar, stir it as it fizzes- let it sit in the sink,
and go outside for a bit.

Come back after the gasses have wafted into the outside (nothing harmful)
add the warm water to the mess, and let it sit overnight
pour some more hot water into the mess, next day
if impatient- pour the disgusting liquid down the drain, and watch
to see if the burned particles have loosened. Test scrub.

repeat the process, and boil water in it, again & ect

a good pot or pan deserves patience

Forbear it, and smile, when you see the clean steel.

 

[thør]

A simple dinner.

 

[KimGordon67]

yep

Open the kitchen windows, heat up the pot by boiling some water in it
set the ruined pot in the sink- pour most of hot water into another steel container,
leave some hot water in it, to combine with a good 2 cups of baking soda
and 2 cups of vinnegar, stir it as it fizzes- let it sit in the sink,
and go outside for a bit.

Come back after the gasses have wafted into the outside (nothing harmful)
add the warm water to the mess, and let it sit overnight
pour some more hot water into the mess, next day
if impatient- pour the disgusting liquid down the drain, and watch
to see if the burned particles have loosened. Test scrub.

repeat the process, and boil water in it, again & ect

a good pot or pan deserves patience

Forbear it, and smile, when you see the clean steel.

Everything I've read says baking soda and vinegar cancel each other out if they're mixed?

 

[thør]

Everything I've read says baking soda and vinegar cancel each other out if they're mixed?

They get a little fizzy.....makes CO2 and salty water....

 

[thør]

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[doowdniw]

Everything I've read says baking soda and vinegar cancel each other out if they're mixed?

They made great "volcanos" in third grade science.

 

[KimGordon67]

A simple dinner.

That looks so good. My moussaka was yum, but not very photogenic.

 

[thør]

That looks so good. My moussaka was yum, but not very photogenic.

Salad and pork off the grill. The stone counter might make it 'pop' a bit more for the photo. The rimmed plate/bowl is one of my favorites; it's a second thrown by a local Chef who teaches at the the local Uni.

 

[HarryHill]

That kitchen project sure turned out nice.

 

[thør]

Not too bad.....

 

[bodysong]

Lemon curd & blueberry loaf cake

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/lemon-curd-blueberry-loaf-cake

Ingredients

* 175g softened butter, plus extra for greasing
* 500ml tub Greek yogurt (you need 100ml/3½ fl oz in the cake, the rest to serve)
* 300g jar good lemon curd (you need 2 tbsp in the cake, the rest to serve)
* 3 eggs
* zest and juice 1 lemon, plus extra zest to serve, if you like
* 200g self-raising flour
* 175g golden caster sugar
* 200g punnet of blueberries (you need 85g/3oz in the cake, the rest to serve)
* 140g icing sugar
* edible flowers, such as purple or yellow primroses, to serve (optional)

( I would add a pinch of salt, if the butter is unsalted.)

Method

1.Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas
Grease a 2lb loaf tin and line with a long strip of baking parchment.

Put 100g yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon curd, the softened butter, eggs, lemon zest, flour
and caster sugar into a large mixing bowl. Quickly mix with an electric whisk
until the batter just comes together. Scrape half into the prepared tin. Weigh 85g
blueberries from the punnet and sprinkle half into the tin, scrape the rest of the
batter on top, then scatter the other half of the 85g berries on top.

Bake for 1 hr 10 mins-1 hr 15 mins until golden, and a skewer poked into the
centre comes out clean.

2, Cool in the tin, then carefully lift onto a serving plate to ice. Sift the icing sugar
into a bowl and stir in enough lemon juice to make a thick, smooth icing. Spread
over the top of the cake, then decorate with lemon zest and edible flowers, if you
like. Serve in slices with extra lemon curd, Greek yogurt and blueberries.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2010