taion Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I meant nobody here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rail Paul Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (And nobody here is going to make this a political discussion) The current forecast for Hurricane Irma has moved it about 150 miles to the west, off the southwest corner of the state. Coming across the Keys, and passing near Naples, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, etc. Since Thursday, the eye's course has moved west about 200 miles, as it had been just east of us, here on the east coast. The current forecast is for tropical storm winds, 8 inches of rain, and mild storm surges into the bays and channels As a result of the renovations underway, we no longer have a stove or dishwasher. I brought the propane grill and the charcoal grill into the garage, which leaves me with a fridge and the Instant Pot. So, I made some sausages, Hatch chiles, rice, diced tomatoes, some previously cooked Rancho Gordo black beans, and stock. It was tasty, with two cans of Bell's Ale, watching the rain pelt against the windows. Needed biscuits, though. I have some more cooked beans, cooked chicken, cheese, lots of crackers, canned low salt beans, crackers of various sorts, peanut butter, cookies, dried beef, gallons of water. Greens, dried fruits and berries, canned soups, brownies, brewed iced tea, and so on... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I'm not sure of your location, had thought you on the west coast. As long as you are able to post critiques on your hurricane menus, I am somewhat relieved. Please keep up these updates. Epicurean or not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rail Paul Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 We're in Stuart, on the east coast. On the ridge (whew!). Thanks for the good thoughts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joiei Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 huh. I apologize. 61% of American Households have an electric can opener. I guess I really am an out of touch urban elite. I have never had an electric can opener. My OXO manuel works for me everytime, even when the power goes out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
prasantrin Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 manual can openers are great, but if my arthritis gets worse, I won't have any hesitation getting an electric. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 huh. I apologize. 61% of American Households have an electric can opener. I guess I really am an out of touch urban elite. Now guess how many households have guns. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (And nobody here is going to make this a political discussion) Ooooops. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 manual can openers are great, but if my arthritis gets worse, I won't have any hesitation getting an electric. Empathy. Screw top jars kill me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 manual can openers are great, but if my arthritis gets worse, I won't have any hesitation getting an electric. Empathy. Screw top jars kill me. I had an older friend who used to have a collection of screw tops lined up for me to open whenever I visited. I used to take her shopping, so I told her that when she bought a jar that she would soon be using, she should just ask the checker to open it for her. So there we were in the checkout line. She sweetly asked the burly check out guy if he could please open this jar of pickles. Absolutely, mam. So he huffs and puffs, and twists and torques, and finally takes it to an adjacent checker who does much the same before returning the opened and closed jar. Something is wrong here. Since my 4 year old grand daughter can fight her way into most packaging, but seniors can't open their condiments? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rail Paul Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I usually microwave a saucer or small bowl of water to boiling, and leave the (upside down) jar in the water. Metal top fully covered. Ten minutes later the water has cooled and the jar's lid has expanded. Metal expands more rapidly than glass. Works like a charm for sticky items like barley malt or molasses, too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Creasey Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Take a knife and lightly tap the lid moving counter clockwise around the top. It will usually open then. Or, mount an opener enhancer into which the product can be slid so that the lid is wedged thereby giving you a lever effect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 All good ways. We also have several of those rubber strap wrenches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 speaking on containers - if the people who wrap CD's were in charge of security, terrorists would never have a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Creasey Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I have yet to figure out how best to open a sealed CD. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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