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Home Cooking
Orka basting brush..any good?
Hi, Just was looking in the latest Betty Crocker cooking catalog and I saw this hollow silicone basting brush that looks like a squid. You can suck up the liquid into the handle and slowly let it out threw the brush area onto the... (0 replies, last updated by Richie November 11, 2004)
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Not About Food
Looking for Pot Holders/Oven Mitt
I prefer the silver-lined (asbestos? teflon?) oven mitts, although they’re becoming much harder to find. They seem to last way longer than just the plain terrycloth lined ones. I don’t like the Orkas; my hands feel... (11 replies, last updated by sarah July 28, 2005)
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General Chowhounding Topics
What to toss in the turkey deep fryer!
What we tossed in. Avocado Pickles Orka artichokes Mashed potato balls Sweet potato chips The orka and avacodo were the winners. The avacodo was just terrific. We used a bisquick beer batter and it was light and fluffly. the only thing (13 replies, last updated by Passadumkeg December 3, 2008)
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Cookware
Any bakers in the house - need mitt recommendations
Orka makes good silicone mitts and they’re available in smaller size. I like the Le Creuset Double Oven Glove, because of it’s design, it works well with large and small hands. Both received hign marks on 3LUXE:... (4 replies, last updated by Claudette October 30, 2008)
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General Chowhounding Topics
Can you freeze fresh okra?????????
I have alot of fresh orka that I pick out of the garden and I need to know if i can freeze it and how... (13 replies, last updated by Scargod September 27, 2008)
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Cookware
A burn-prone baker asks: What are your favorite oven mitts?
on silicone "orkas" at the store I thought they might not give enough control. The “ove” gloves look interesting, but do they work? I’d love to know what works (or doesn’t work for you). Thanks! (18 replies, last updated by J T November 15, 2006)
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Washington DC & Baltimore Area
Old Fashioned Metal Ice Trays
the goodwill at glebe and rte. 50, and the thrift store at annandale rd. & rte. 50 (joseph’s coat). ~~~~~~~ if you’re not wedded to the idea of the metal tray, there is another ice tray product that looks like it would... (24 replies, last updated by alkapal July 2, 2009)
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Western Canada
Green Chili open now at Crowfoot
Had takeout today. I’m impressed with their Indian food. Ordered the following" - pulau saffron rice - roti (made with wholewheat flour) - naan - dal massor (lentils) - butter chicken - orka masala - dessert – gulab jamun... (8 replies, last updated by jason m March 13, 2009)
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Cookware
Mandolines
I recently acquired an Orka V-blade (Marshall’s for $19.99) that I really like (especially for the price) — you can adjust the thickness of the slices easily, it will do julienne and waffle cuts, it’s sturdy... (11 replies, last updated by purple goddess June 30, 2008)
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Home Cooking
Oven Gloves/Mitts -- ISO the ultimate
I like the Kitchen Grips mitts — they are thin silicone and fabric, so flexible. They are opera-length, so you don’t burn your arms reaching deep in a hot oven. I don’t need to dunk my hands in burning oil, so... (10 replies, last updated by MikeG April 8, 2006)
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Home Cooking
First Roast Goose, tips?
and dunk the other side (I recommend wearing those silicone Orka gloves for this). Fat will come streaming out the holes. Dry uncovered in the fridge overnight. Roast as usual (I can look up and paraphrase the actual recipe if... (15 replies, last updated by toodie jane November 20, 2005)
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Home Cooking
High-heat turkey roasting--has anyone done it?
I might nestle some in under/alongside the turkey (although maybe I should wait until the temp is lowered). For flipping, I have found that a pair of those silicone Orka gloves (I received them as a gift) work really well. Mine... (12 replies, last updated by Gordon Wing November 17, 2005)
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Texas
Farmer's Markets- Dallas area
and watermelons will be early crops and generally not from Texas, Onions – Noonday, 10-15Y, and Purple are in, Garlic, have seen a few cucumber varieties but they need a few weeks, orka will be in mid July and August. Salad... (16 replies, last updated by dugout19 June 11, 2009)
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Cookware
Does owning 5 pairs of tongs sound over the top?
As far as the silicone tipped ones go, I have the Cuisipro and Orka. The Cuisipro tend to be my faves. I have a couple of stainless as well. I looked at the gravity Rosle ones as well.. where nifty in the store just didn’t... (39 replies, last updated by cocktailhour August 7, 2009)
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Austin
Going to visit Austin
, steak, green tomatoes, orka) food items / southern cooking w/ lots of veggie options and once again usually live music in the evening...its located near SoCo area Moonshine on Red River has a pretty good sunday brunch w/ decent... (13 replies, last updated by Alan Sudo August 31, 2007)
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