On Fri, 02 Sep 2005 16:28:29 -0700, <RJ> wrote:

> My rice still doesn't turn out right !
>
Is it too wet or too crunchy?

> We moved from Pa. ( alt 900 ft ) to Az. ( alt 4400 ft )
>
> I'd always ignored those "high altitude" directions.
>
I lived in Lake Tahoe (6000+ feet) for a year... and basically ignored
most high altitude directions too. Pandora is in the mountains and
Terry lived in the Denver area for a few years - so maybe they'll have
some tips for you.

> Now, I find so many cooked items take longer....
> Baked goods are an adventure.....
>
> Here's a typical changes for a pkg of cookie mix;
> Hi Altitude;
> Stir in an extra tbs of flour.
> Reduce oil from 4tbs to 2tbs
> Increase water from 2 tbs to 3 tbs.
> Increase baking time 3 > 4 min per batch.
>
> I'm wondering if all of my favorite baking recipes
> will turn out unpredictably.
>
> Does anyone have any "rule of thumb" hints
> for hi-altitude kitchens ?
>
> <rj>