Comments on: So much to do, so much so see…. http://www.coffeecorner.org/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/ "Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and sweet as love." - Turkish Proverb Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:57:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Dawn http://www.coffeecorner.org/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/comment-page-1/#comment-20783 Dawn Fri, 25 May 2007 22:01:16 +0000 http://www.coffeecorner.org/index.php/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/#comment-20783 Hi Mike Love your story about the broccoli! I also love the fact that you actually say... "I suppose a fire blanket would be the same effect," I have this image, of a "fire blanket" hanging in your kitchen, next to your apron and tongs. That's some serious cooking! Hi Mike
Love your story about the broccoli! I also love the fact that you actually say…
“I suppose a fire blanket would be the same effect,”

I have this image, of a “fire blanket” hanging in your kitchen, next to your apron and tongs.

That’s some serious cooking!

]]> By: Geoff Coupe http://www.coffeecorner.org/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/comment-page-1/#comment-20602 Geoff Coupe Tue, 22 May 2007 18:59:43 +0000 http://www.coffeecorner.org/index.php/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/#comment-20602 Mike - yup, I meant baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). And yes, it still comes in very small tins over here. I can't help feeling that I'd need a big pot of it to put fires out with. Baking powder comes in tiny, tiny, paper packets... Mike – yup, I meant baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). And yes, it still comes in very small tins over here. I can’t help feeling that I’d need a big pot of it to put fires out with. Baking powder comes in tiny, tiny, paper packets…

]]> By: Mike http://www.coffeecorner.org/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/comment-page-1/#comment-20564 Mike Tue, 22 May 2007 03:12:55 +0000 http://www.coffeecorner.org/index.php/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/#comment-20564 Geoff -- It actually didn't take all that much to douse - remember, there's actually very little material actually burning, it's just doing so rather dramatically. Also, realise the difference between baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and baking powder (baking soda plus an acid, e.g. cream of tartar). Baking powder is sold in small tins here, baking soda comes in a slightly larger box. It works well to smother the flames, as you really (!!) don't want to use water on a pan full of burning oil unless you want to coat the room with drops of burning oil. I suppose a fire blanket would be the same effect, so you're probably set there. A lid would have been nice, but I don't have a lid close to the size needed to cover the pan. Mom, yes, a fire blanket is actually exactly what it sounds like - a flame-retardant blanket. Effective for smothering flames. You'll see them in commercial/industrial settings over here, but they do see home use overseas. Geoff –

It actually didn’t take all that much to douse – remember, there’s actually very little material actually burning, it’s just doing so rather dramatically. Also, realise the difference between baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and baking powder (baking soda plus an acid, e.g. cream of tartar). Baking powder is sold in small tins here, baking soda comes in a slightly larger box.

It works well to smother the flames, as you really (!!) don’t want to use water on a pan full of burning oil unless you want to coat the room with drops of burning oil.

I suppose a fire blanket would be the same effect, so you’re probably set there. A lid would have been nice, but I don’t have a lid close to the size needed to cover the pan.

Mom, yes, a fire blanket is actually exactly what it sounds like – a flame-retardant blanket. Effective for smothering flames. You’ll see them in commercial/industrial settings over here, but they do see home use overseas.

]]> By: Gretchen http://www.coffeecorner.org/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/comment-page-1/#comment-20558 Gretchen Mon, 21 May 2007 23:43:41 +0000 http://www.coffeecorner.org/index.php/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/#comment-20558 You have a knack for humorous story telling. However, DO NOT FRY OR SAUTEE WITHOUT BAKING SODA AT HAND - ALSO A LID IS A GOOD IDEA. Beyond that, I *think* the idea is to put the oil in a cold skillet and let it heat *with* the skillet to desired temp (NOT overheated). I am terrified. I know it's a little late, but nevertheless.... Congrats on the new job title, staff reporting to you, and mysterious etc.s. Geoff, what is a fire blanket? I take it you live overseas. A fire blanket sounds like something we could use. You have a knack for humorous story telling. However, DO NOT FRY OR SAUTEE WITHOUT BAKING SODA AT HAND – ALSO A LID IS A GOOD IDEA. Beyond that, I *think* the idea is to put the oil in a cold skillet and let it heat *with* the skillet to desired temp (NOT overheated).

I am terrified. I know it’s a little late, but nevertheless….

Congrats on the new job title, staff reporting to you, and mysterious etc.s.

Geoff, what is a fire blanket? I take it you live overseas. A fire blanket sounds like something we could use.

]]> By: Geoff Coupe http://www.coffeecorner.org/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/comment-page-1/#comment-20536 Geoff Coupe Mon, 21 May 2007 18:47:57 +0000 http://www.coffeecorner.org/index.php/2007/05/20/so-much-to-do-so-much-so-see/#comment-20536 Erm, baking soda? Is that supposed to douse the flames? I would have thought that you would need rather a lot to have any effect. Over here, it comes in tiny tins. I think I'll take my chances with the fire blanket that's hanging on the back of the cupboard door under the sink... Either that, or put the lid on the pan to snuff out the flames... Erm, baking soda? Is that supposed to douse the flames? I would have thought that you would need rather a lot to have any effect. Over here, it comes in tiny tins. I think I’ll take my chances with the fire blanket that’s hanging on the back of the cupboard door under the sink… Either that, or put the lid on the pan to snuff out the flames…

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