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Skriven 2010-05-03 14:29:32 av Janis Kracht (1:261/38)
  Kommentar till text 37267 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
Ärende: Growing potatoes                                         [1]
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Hi Ruth,

>> With my atlas macaroni machine, it makes linguine incredibly fast.. I
>> think it takes the kitchenaid 45 seconds to make the dough (could be
>> less, I'd have to check..) and then the dough gets rolled out on the
>> atlas.  I have a cavatelli maker as well, that's really neat and fun
>> to use.  Again, first the KA to make the dough, then the cavatelli
>> maker to shape the dough.  5 minutes in the water and it's done.

> And how many years of doing it?

Heh.. let's see.. Ron first bought me a kitchenaid in about 1975, but I'd
already been using my trusty Sunbeam mixmaster to make macaroni dough for my
atlas dough press.  The kitchenaid was like heaven compared to the Sunbeam..
the sunbeam really struggled, and took a _lot_ longer (as you've probably seen
compared to the other mixer you had).  I burned out a gear in that first
Kitchenaid, but it's still sitting on top of one of my cabinets.. I have this
urge to get the gear fixed in it that broke :) :)  Don't know if I ever will
though (g).

>>> to see my ravioli maker works well with my italian Atlas crank
>>> machine.. and it does make bigger raviolis than I thought it would.

>> Check the size of that raviolis it makes.. when I looked at it, it
>> seemed to make very small ones, so I didn't buy it.  Instead, I use a
>> ravioli maker made by VillaWare if I don't use the one that attaches
>> to the atlas.  The VillaWare one is something you use on the
>> countertop by itself.. you put the rolled out dough across the top
>> then use the indented cup sheet on the left of this picture to press
>> out the shape:

> That's the kind I think I'd like to get.

It works really well.. and it's fast doing it so many at a time :)

>> http://www.amazon.com/VillaWare-V5500-10-Square-Ravioli-Maker/dp/B0000
>> SPDW

> Got it written down, hard copy.

Great :)  When you stop by maybe we can make some :)  At the very least, you
can take a look at it up close.

>> You fill the indented dough with filling, add another layer of dough
>> then run a rolling pin across the top to seal the dough.  That one
>> makes GREAT sized raviolis :)

> Roughly how big in diameter?

Hmm.. The form is 12.5 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches .. and has indents for 10 ravioli..
so it makes a good sized ravioli, not one of the tiny soup type like the KA
attachment.  Including the dough on the sides, I wouldn't doubt it's closer to
a three inch ravioli.. but I'll play with it today and let you know :)

>> > My MIL used to cut hers out using a tuna fish can.  Would that make

>> That's a nice size :)

> I think I could only eat 2-3 with everything else.

I know what you mean.. and if the dough is thick as you'd expect with
hand-rolled dough, those three could be really heavy in the gut :) :)  That's
one of the good things about the Atlass roller.. you can specify how thin or
thick you want the dough to be.  I usually use a very thin dough for ravioli.

>> > big enough for you? (G)  One time, one of Steve's brothers and an
>> uncle > got into a ravioli eating contest--the winner ate something
>> well stuffed.

>> I bet they were haha :)

> Groaning full, actually.

Lol, I can imagine :)  A full plate can do that to you :)

>> That is good.  We're pretty happy with the chinese restaurant that
>> opened earlier this year in Windsor.. so far, the food is great.. and
>> since it's right across the street from the house, we often some of
>> the food on their lunch menu on days when I just don't feel like
>> fussing :)

> And probably tempting you with smells all the time. (G)

haha yes just a little (bg)  It's the first time I've had pineapple chicken but
really all it seems to be is the chicken from General Tso's chicken with a
sweetened sauce and pineapple chunks .. yummy though (g).


>> Yes, german potato salad is one of my favorites :)  I have a recipe
>> somewhere that makes the dressing in the microwave.. it's really
>> great.  I'll have to see if I can find that one :)

> Sounds interesting, never thought of doing it in the microwave since I
> saute the onion in the bacon fat.

Here's the recipe.. it's neat when I'm in a hurry though it's not that much
faster (g).  Ron does like the taste better though when I cook the potatoes in
the microwave:

===microwave potato salad===

4 med. baking potatoes
4 slices bacon, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup coarsley chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Djon mustard
1 teaspoon salt (reseve 1/2 teaspoon) 1/8 cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Pierce the potatoes with a fork at each end. Place on microwave safe plate
lined with paper towels.  Microwave on HI for 12-16 minutes (your microwave may
cook faster or slower than mine). Turn once during cooking.  Allow to cool 1
hour.  Peel potatoes and slice 1/2 inch thick (I always leave most of the skin
on).

In 2 qt. microwave casserole, combine bacon, veg. oil, and onion.  Cook
uncovered on HI for 5-6 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring every
2 minutes.  Add celery, vinegar, mustard, salt and cayenne.  Cover with vented
plastic wrap.  Microwave on HI for 2 minutes.  Add sliced potatoes.  Toss
gently to coat.  Micowave on power 6 for about 4 minutes or until potatoes are
warm, stirring once.  Season with remaining salt and white pepper.  Add chopped
parsley and stir gently.

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>>> Well, the doc sent me to physical therapy for the next 3 weeks or
>>> something.. 2ce a week.. boy does it hurt stretching those muscles

>> > Let's hope the end result is worth the pain & torture of the
>> present. > Any visible results yet?

>> Well, it's easier now to get tired real fast! LOL  Seriously, nothing
>> is making it easier to walk yet, though the exercises don't hurt as
>> much as they did initially.  I guess that will come after a bit.   I'm
>> to do the exercises twice a day unless I physically 'can't'.. then I
>> was told to skip the second time. So far, I'm able to do them twice a
>> day though.

>>> > that the weather is (hopefully) warming up for good, we can get out

> OK, you're sounding like it's helping.  Keep it up.

I'm getting there... thinking of skipping tomorrow's session since my legs are
just plain dead numb today.. probably due to the NICE WARM weather we're
having.. so silly.. oh well :)

Take care,
Janis

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