On Thu, 9 Apr 2009 18:26:41 +0000 (UTC), Steve Pope wrote:

> dsi1 > wrote:
>
>>Michael "Dog3" wrote:
>
>>> "Dimitri" >
>
>>>> It has gotten to the point I can hear the difference in sound as the
>>>> mixture begins to solidify.
>
>>> I've never paid that much attention. I'll have to see if I can tell the
>>> dif.
>
>>There's a difference. It's sort of a hollow slapping sound. This is
>>caused by air being incorporated into the mix. Oddly enough, mayo
>>doesn't really hold a lot of air. This is a good thing, otherwise the
>>manufacturers would be trying to stuff as much air into mayo as they could.
>>
>>I've noticed that coffee mugs will make a sound that rises in pitch as
>>you stir powdered creamer or sugar into it. One can hear it when the
>>spoon taps into the sides. A neat effect and probably easy to hear if
>>you play a musical instrument.
>
> For me sound is important when preparing food. This one reason
> I don't like noisy ventilation hoods. (I realize they don't
> need to be too noisy, but some kitchens I have used they
> are extremely noisy, to the point that you can't tell how
> hot you are frying something.)
>
> Steve

my years-ago boss had a friend who was blind, who did most of the cooking
in her household. (her husband apparently was drunk most of the time.) i
can't quite wrap my head around that, although i'm sure it can be done.

your pal,
blake