The Drop in Centre

[kbois]

54 minutes ago, mollyhousemouse said:

thanks rick

we've recently taken them from a competitor so we're anxious to make a good impression. i'm pretty good at thinking on my feet so i just changed meeting platforms & we got the meeting taken care of customer thanked me for "making it happen."

it's still frustrating though

Nice going molly! Technical issues are the most frustrating thing to deal with.

It's amazing what we can make happen when push comes to shove.  

[MichaelS36]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Quiche dinner for a couple of nights with new potatoes and salad:

It smells damn good in here!!

[Reader1810]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Quiche dinner for a couple of nights with new potatoes and salad:

Looks sooo yummy!  

[Reader1810]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Chili cooking to freeze and eat this week:

 

You’re making me hungry... 

Question: Do you put kidney beans in your chili? If so which brand? My mom doesn’t like Heinz anymore - they changed from how they used to be she thinks, but I don’t know because I haven’t had them in a long while  - so I’m looking for a good alternative . 

 

[rickproehl]

1 hour ago, Mikiesboy said:

Chili cooking to freeze and eat this week:

 

tim

looks good have you ever noticed after you have froze chili it taste so much better. In fact it taste better. 

[Mikiesboy]

Just now, Reader1810 said:

You’re making me hungry... 

Question: Do you put kidney beans in your chili? If so which brand? My mom doesn’t like Heinz anymore - they changed from how they used to be she thinks, but I don’t know because I haven’t had them in a long while  - so I’m looking for a good alternative . 

 

If i haven't made my own from dry ... then i use Clic ... it's a Canadian company and i really like all their stuff.    But unico is good too.

[Reader1810]

3 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

If i haven't made my own from dry ... then i use Clic ... it's a Canadian company and i really like all their stuff.    But unico is good too.

Thanx! 

Maybe, I should try making my own. 🤔

[Mikiesboy]

@Reader1810 If your mom doesn't like the regular red kidney beans... Clic does small red beans

Just now, Reader1810 said:

Thanx! 

Maybe, I should try making my own. 🤔

I stopped doing my own until i had the Instant Pot... it was just too much boiling.  But Clic's are nice and don't come in that lined can. If you need a change from the regular kidney beans you can buy light red ones .. or small red beans. They are not kidney beans but are very nice and tender.

[Reader1810]

2 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

@Reader1810 If your mom doesn't like the regular red kidney beans... Clic does small red beans

I stopped doing my own until i had the Instant Pot... it was just too much boiling.  But Clic's are nice and don't come in that lined can. If you need a change from the regular kidney beans you can buy light red ones .. or small red beans. They are not kidney beans but are very nice and tender.

Thanks for the warning. I am currently Instant Potless - shocking, I know  . Some day, though...

[Mikiesboy]

1 minute ago, Reader1810 said:

Thanks for the warning. I am currently Instant Potless - shocking, I know  . Some day, though...

Honestly, no matter how long i soaked them and cooked them, they never came out like they do in the pressure cooker.  So i just stopped eventually. Until i got the Pot. So now it makes sense to do them and freeze them.

[kbois]

14 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

Thanx! 

Maybe, I should try making my own. 🤔

 

4 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Honestly, no matter how long i soaked them and cooked them, they never came out like they do in the pressure cooker.  So i just stopped eventually. Until i got the Pot. So now it makes sense to do them and freeze them.

Seriously...I'm still full from lunch, and you've got me jonesing for chili. I'm actually looking at Instapots online. 😝

[Mikiesboy]

3 minutes ago, kbois said:

 

Seriously...I'm still full from lunch, and you've got me jonesing for chili. I'm actually looking at Instapots online. 😝

we have the smallest one... makes enough for us with leftovers usually

 

[mollyhousemouse]

31 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

You’re making me hungry... 

Question: Do you put kidney beans in your chili? If so which brand? My mom doesn’t like Heinz anymore - they changed from how they used to be she thinks, but I don’t know because I haven’t had them in a long while  - so I’m looking for a good alternative . 

 

we use pinto beans in ours

13 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Honestly, no matter how long i soaked them and cooked them, they never came out like they do in the pressure cooker.  So i just stopped eventually. Until i got the Pot. So now it makes sense to do them and freeze them.

pintos come out nice and soft and yummy in the IP

5 minutes ago, kbois said:

 

Seriously...I'm still full from lunch, and you've got me jonesing for chili. I'm actually looking at Instapots online. 😝

those pictures are enticing!

[Reader1810]

1 minute ago, Mikiesboy said:

we have the smallest one... makes enough for us with leftovers usually

 

Interesting, that’s exactly what I was just thinking about. Should I get both big and little? Now I’m rethinking my answer to myself. 

[rickproehl]

13 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Honestly, no matter how long i soaked them and cooked them, they never came out like they do in the pressure cooker.  So i just stopped eventually. Until i got the Pot. So now it makes sense to do them and freeze them.

tim i know you love you instant pot but have you tried the air fryers? we love ours and we fry / reheat lots of food in them. It is surprising that you get fried taste with no oil or if need just a spritz of oil.

[kbois]

15 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

Interesting, that’s exactly what I was just thinking about. Should I get both big and little? Now I’m rethinking my answer to myself. 

 

17 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

we have the smallest one... makes enough for us with leftovers usually

 

I think I'm going with the 3 quart size. Should be fine for just 3 of us. I have a huge crockpot and a smaller crockpot for making meat sauce and soup. 

Now...opinion needed for those who already have one...which brand is good? Should I just stick with the original Instapot?

(Spellcheck tried to make crockpot into crackpot😄)

Edited August 7, 2020 by kbois

[Mikiesboy]

48 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

Interesting, that’s exactly what I was just thinking about. Should I get both big and little? Now I’m rethinking my answer to myself. 

Not sure you'd need two, Reader. I do have two liners .. but just one Pot.

Edited August 7, 2020 by Mikiesboy

[Mikiesboy]

34 minutes ago, kbois said:

 

I think I'm going with the 3 quart size. Should be fine for just 3 of us. I have a huge crockpot and a smaller crockpot for making meat sauce and soup. 

Now...opinion needed for those who already have one...which brand is good? Should I just stick with the original Instapot?

(Spellcheck tried to make crockpot into crackpot😄)

I have a real Instant Pot .. that's what I'd recommend.  They have lots of safety features.  We have 2 crockpots as well.  Very rarely ever use them now.  The IP uses less electricity because it is not 'on' all the time. And i'm cheap.. hahaa

[Fae Briona]

3 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

Quiche dinner for a couple of nights with new potatoes and salad:

That looks delish. I should be cooking the hamburger that I have in the fridge tonight but SP just left for work and my pain level is high enough my blood pressure was 149/91 when I checked it when I got home from work.

[kbois]

4 minutes ago, Fae Briona said:

That looks delish. I should be cooking the hamburger that I have in the fridge tonight but SP just left for work and my pain level is high enough my blood pressure was 149/91 when I checked it when I got home from work.

I'm joining you tonight on the pain train Fae. No rhyme or reason for my knees to decide they want to act up. I try not to take too much ibuprofen, but sometimes it's unavoidable. When 5 of them don't touch the pain, I know I'm in for a rough night. I hate that high pain levels increase BP, and too much pain meds affect everything else. It's a catch-22. Hope you feel better.

[kbois]

OK, Instapot is ordered. Should be here Sunday. 

Should be loads safer than the the old fashioned pressure cooker my mom had. I can remember the spinny thingy on top whipping around spewing steam in all directions. Yeah, that was safe. 😂But the pot roasts and beef stews were good!

[mollyhousemouse]

3 minutes ago, kbois said:

OK, Instapot is ordered. Should be here Sunday. 

Should be loads safer than the the old fashioned pressure cooker my mom had. I can remember the spinny thingy on top whipping around spewing steam in all directions. Yeah, that was safe. 😂But the pot roasts and beef stews were good!

i hope you enjoy like we do!

and, Sirs and friends, excuse me. we have an important errand to run.

see you later

[chris191070]

4 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

Quiche dinner for a couple of nights with new potatoes and salad:

That looks amazing x

[Mikiesboy]

6 minutes ago, kbois said:

OK, Instapot is ordered. Should be here Sunday. 

Should be loads safer than the the old fashioned pressure cooker my mom had. I can remember the spinny thingy on top whipping around spewing steam in all directions. Yeah, that was safe. 😂But the pot roasts and beef stews were good!

It's very safe... you just have to change the silcone gasket inside once a year or so.  I love mine. It gives me perfect rice, good pasta, veg in in minutes, great stews, chili, stock .. i never buy stock anymore.  I love the thing.

[Mikiesboy]

2 minutes ago, chris191070 said:

That looks amazing x

It was good.. really enjoyed dinner tonight.