One interesting thing about posting on Google groups, they put other
links to related items based on the posts you are reading in the
margin. I usually ignore them but when I perused my own post about deep
fried garlic, I clicked on a link for roasted garlic and found this
interesting item:

http://www.firststreetonline.com/product.jsp?path=-1|13491&id=36525

Looks intriguing and since the roasting cup is removable, I imagine
that that roasting chamber would be good for other items. :-) Maybe
even eggs and it's a non-stick coating.

I don't really need another kitchen gadget but I thought it was kinda
cute being garlic shaped and all, and has a good possibility for other
uses. <G>

Opinions?

Om

On Sat 06 May 2006 03:41:20p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it
OmManiPadmeOmelet?

> One interesting thing about posting on Google groups, they put other
> links to related items based on the posts you are reading in the
> margin. I usually ignore them but when I perused my own post about deep
> fried garlic, I clicked on a link for roasted garlic and found this
> interesting item:
>
> http://www.firststreetonline.com/product.jsp?path=-1|13491&id=36525
>
> Looks intriguing and since the roasting cup is removable, I imagine
> that that roasting chamber would be good for other items. :-) Maybe
> even eggs and it's a non-stick coating.
>
> I don't really need another kitchen gadget but I thought it was kinda
> cute being garlic shaped and all, and has a good possibility for other
> uses. <G>
>
> Opinions?

(very) small appliances like this are a boon to us who live in the desert
and try to avoid heating the full-size oven for small items. This is one I
might consider. I think it might be to hot for eggs, however.

I use my toaster oven for roasting vegetables, broiling meat and fish. My
electric egg cooker makes an acceptable poached egg and hard boiled eggs
that peel easily and never crack. My small appliance aresenal also
includes two electric skillets, two crockpots, electric roaster, KA mixer,
hand mixer, blender, food processor, antique malt mixer, electric sandwich
maker, two waffle makers, spice mill, burr coffee grinder, and probably
some other things I haven't remembered.

I had a contact grill but despised cleaning it, regardless of method. If I
can't dishwasher the soiled parts, then I don't want it in my house. <g>

Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have an
end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have plenty
of pantry and storage areas there for everything.

--
Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
_____________________

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> (very) small appliances like this are a boon to us who live in the desert
> and try to avoid heating the full-size oven for small items. This is one I
> might consider. I think it might be to hot for eggs, however.

I try not to use the oven, too, especially in the summer.

<snip>

>
> I had a contact grill but despised cleaning it, regardless of method. If I
> can't dishwasher the soiled parts, then I don't want it in my house. <g>

I am finding I am using my GF grill less and less because I hate
cleaning it...

>
> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have an
> end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have plenty
> of pantry and storage areas there for everything.

Congrats!! You will posts pics of the finished kitchen, won't you?

-L.

On Sat 06 May 2006 05:46:22p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it -L.?

>
> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>> (very) small appliances like this are a boon to us who live in the
>> desert and try to avoid heating the full-size oven for small items.
>> This is one I might consider. I think it might be to hot for eggs,
>> however.
>
> I try not to use the oven, too, especially in the summer.
>
> <snip>
>
>>
>> I had a contact grill but despised cleaning it, regardless of method.
>> If I can't dishwasher the soiled parts, then I don't want it in my
>> house. <g>
>
> I am finding I am using my GF grill less and less because I hate
> cleaning it...

To my knowledge, the first contact grill introduced to the US was a
beautifully designed model made in France. I bought one at Bridge
Kitchenware in NYC in 1993. After using it for about a month, I took it to
Goodwill. It was actually a better design than the GF, but a cleaning
nightmare.

>> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have
>> an end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
>> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have
>> plenty of pantry and storage areas there for everything.
>
> Congrats!! You will posts pics of the finished kitchen, won't you?

Thanks! Yes I will. It's not a huge kitchen, but it's well organized with
plenty of counter and storage space. I can hardly wait. <g>

--
Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
_____________________

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> > Opinions?
>
> (very) small appliances like this are a boon to us who live in the desert
> and try to avoid heating the full-size oven for small items. This is one I
> might consider. I think it might be to hot for eggs, however.
>
> I use my toaster oven for roasting vegetables, broiling meat and fish. My
> electric egg cooker makes an acceptable poached egg and hard boiled eggs
> that peel easily and never crack. My small appliance aresenal also
> includes two electric skillets, two crockpots, electric roaster, KA mixer,
> hand mixer, blender, food processor, antique malt mixer, electric sandwich
> maker, two waffle makers, spice mill, burr coffee grinder, and probably
> some other things I haven't remembered.
>
> I had a contact grill but despised cleaning it, regardless of method. If I
> can't dishwasher the soiled parts, then I don't want it in my house. <g>

The Hamilton grill, at least one of the models, has removable grids.
I don't see why you could not dishwasher them. I've quit trying to cook
chicken in them as it tends to ruin the non-stick coating. I use mine
now ONLY for beef and pork as I can wipe the grids clean with a paper
towel and a bit of glass cleaner but I did grill a salmon fillet' in
there today with excellent results.

>
> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have an
> end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have plenty
> of pantry and storage areas there for everything.

That will be nice for you! Storage space, if you are a kitchen gadget
whore, can get to be a real problem. I'm starting to use more small
appliances now tho' partially to save on power usage, and I don't like
to heat up the house in the summer either. Not when it's over 100
degrees outside.

>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬

Om

> _____________________

I wonder if Bed, Bath, & Beyond or Linen 'n Things might have these?
My only sqawk is the shipping is fee is 1/3 the price of this item.
I've seen the ones that are the oven type, but like already has been
mentioned, who wants to heat up the the kitchen by turning on the oven?

itsjoannotjoann wrote:
> I wonder if Bed, Bath, & Beyond or Linen 'n Things might have these?
> My only sqawk is the shipping is fee is 1/3 the price of this item.
> I've seen the ones that are the oven type, but like already has been
> mentioned, who wants to heat up the the kitchen by turning on the oven?

I'm doing some googling on it.
I did find it on the Target website but am doing more searches. :-)

Google search is "Roasted Garlic Express" since it's the name brand.
Should be able to find cheaper shipping, or find a local outlet.

Om

itsjoannotjoann wrote:
> I wonder if Bed, Bath, & Beyond or Linen 'n Things might have these?
> My only sqawk is the shipping is fee is 1/3 the price of this item.
> I've seen the ones that are the oven type, but like already has been
> mentioned, who wants to heat up the the kitchen by turning on the oven?

Sorry for answering this again... but I found a good link. <G>

http://www.roastedgarlicexpress.com/wheretobuy.htm

Om

OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
>
> Sorry for answering this again... but I found a good link. <G>
>
> http://www.roastedgarlicexpress.com/wheretobuy.htm
>
> Om


Thanks! I'm going to check out ebay just see what's offered there.

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have an
> end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have plenty
> of pantry and storage areas there for everything.

I am so pleased Wayne)

O

On Sun 07 May 2006 01:23:14a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Ophelia?

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
> 28.19...
>> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have an
>> end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
>> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have plenty
>> of pantry and storage areas there for everything.
>
> I am so pleased Wayne)

Thank you, Ophelia. I'll e-mail you a floor plan.

--
Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
_____________________

"Ophelia" > wrote

> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote

>> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have an
>> end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
>> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have
>> plenty
>> of pantry and storage areas there for everything.
>
> I am so pleased Wayne)

Oh! I just saw this little detail. Great news, Wayne!!

nancy

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote

> Thank you, Ophelia. I'll e-mail you a floor plan.

Well? You gonna email me one?

nancy

On Sun 07 May 2006 04:32:27a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Nancy Young?

>
> "Ophelia" > wrote
>
>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote
>
>>> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have an
>>> end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
>>> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have
>>> plenty of pantry and storage areas there for everything.
>>
>> I am so pleased Wayne)
>
> Oh! I just saw this little detail. Great news, Wayne!!
>

Thanks, Nancy!


--
Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
_____________________

On Sun 07 May 2006 05:15:06a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Nancy Young?

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote
>
>> Thank you, Ophelia. I'll e-mail you a floor plan.
>
> Well? You gonna email me one?

Sure will.

--
Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
_____________________

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
8.19...
> On Sun 07 May 2006 01:23:14a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Ophelia?
>
>>
>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
>> 28.19...
>>> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have an
>>> end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
>>> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have
>>> plenty
>>> of pantry and storage areas there for everything.
>>
>> I am so pleased Wayne)
>
> Thank you, Ophelia. I'll e-mail you a floor plan.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
> _____________________

Will you have a wood-fired bread oven in the back yard?
Graham

On Sun 07 May 2006 07:39:21a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it graham?

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
> 8.19...
>> On Sun 07 May 2006 01:23:14a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it
>> Ophelia?
>>
>>>
>>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> 28.19...
>>>> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have
>>>> an end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
>>>> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have
>>>> plenty of pantry and storage areas there for everything.
>>>
>>> I am so pleased Wayne)
>>
>> Thank you, Ophelia. I'll e-mail you a floor plan.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬ _____________________
>
> Will you have a wood-fired bread oven in the back yard?
> Graham

Well, that would certainly be nice, and we certainly would have the room.
Alas, I'm afraid I'm much too lazy to deal with that. :-) I won't even
use a charcoal grill, opting for gas instead. Who knows, though, maybe
one day when I no longer have to work in the city.

--
Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
_____________________

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote
>
>> Thank you, Ophelia. I'll e-mail you a floor plan.
>
> Well? You gonna email me one?

I am sure he will and you will be as impressed as I am)

O hugs the kind Nancy who sent her a RFC cookbook)

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
28.19...
> On Sun 07 May 2006 04:32:27a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Nancy
> Young?
>
>>
>> "Ophelia" > wrote
>>
>>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote
>>
>>>> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have
>>>> an
>>>> end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
>>>> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have
>>>> plenty of pantry and storage areas there for everything.
>>>
>>> I am so pleased Wayne)

Me too! That's exciting. So perhaps by this time next year, you will be
all organized

E.

On Mon 08 May 2006 10:15:40a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it elaine?

> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote in message
> 28.19...
>> On Sun 07 May 2006 04:32:27a, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Nancy
>> Young?
>>
>>>
>>> "Ophelia" > wrote
>>>
>>>> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote
>>>
>>>>> Our tiny kitchen is cramped in this rental house, but we finally have
>>>>> an end in sight. We closed on our property and our house is under
>>>>> construction, with a possible end of August move date. I will have
>>>>> plenty of pantry and storage areas there for everything.
>>>>
>>>> I am so pleased Wayne)
>
> Me too! That's exciting. So perhaps by this time next year, you will be
> all organized

Thanks, Elaine! We're going to take 2 weeks vacation when we move, and I
expect that almost everything will be done within a month after moving
except planning our landscaping. If I had to think in terms of a year I'd
go mad. :-)



--
Wayne Boatwright Õ¿Õ¬
________________________________________

Okay, okay, I take it back! UnScrew you!