Hmm - I'll try that - saves dishwashing. How long does it take to brown in a crockpock vs. a regular pan? (Mine does not have a brown setting, which I know some do, but does have a "high" setting. How long does it take to brown on high?
There are cockroaches in Mexico big enough to own property.
Cordelia ,'Lessons'
Spike's Bitches 39: Cuppa Tea, Cuppa Tea, Almost Got Shagged, Cuppa Tea...
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Typo Boy - Jan 10, 2008 10:26:35 am PST #1707 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
sumi - Jan 10, 2008 10:33:33 am PST #1708 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
Ah. Crock pot - that's the part I forgot. Don't know. . . I don't have a crock pot.
Nora Deirdre - Jan 10, 2008 10:33:50 am PST #1709 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
The last stew I made (Sunday) I browned the meat in batches, and set the browned meat aside while I cooked the onion and deglazed the dutch oven with beer and broth. Then threw the beef back in with some seasoning and put in my oven for a couple of hours.
We cubed a chuck roast so the meat was tender after all the cooking, instead of tough or stringy.
I'm a fan of browning meat in this kind of application. That way you get to cook the vegetables in all the nummy fond left behind, as well.
Vortex - Jan 10, 2008 10:44:19 am PST #1710 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
ours went from $50 to $400. I am deeply suspicious.
request a meter read. sometimes they estimate.
How long does it take to brown in a crockpock vs. a regular pan?
It won't really brown properly in a crock pot, it doesn't get hot enough.
SuziQ - Jan 10, 2008 10:45:55 am PST #1711 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Snarl.
Grump #1 - went to heat up my TJ's tamale for lunch and it incinerated itself. WTF. Now the kitchen smells gross and I'm hungry.
Grump #2 - Program Manager was informed about my new job in the making and he is supportive IF he can set the timetable for the transition which would keep me dedicated on this contract through September. I told my boss NO. I'd be happy to assist and consult, but I want to pass off the "lead" hat by June.
I haven't seen Program Manager face to face since he gained this knowledge and I'm not looking forward to it. I expect him to be all happy for me to my face, but I know behind my back he will be throwing up roadblocks and ways to control me.
hippocampus - Jan 10, 2008 10:55:46 am PST #1712 of 10001
not your mom's socks.
request a meter read. sometimes they estimate.
brilliant. I will do so. thx!
SuziQ - that sucks! would it have been better if the tamale had been happy for you and the PM had incinerated himself?
SuziQ - Jan 10, 2008 10:59:58 am PST #1713 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I like Sox's brain. Yep, yep, yep.
I mean, his reaction was utterly expected but yet, I wasn't ready for this to happen quite yet. I'm trying to look at it from the angle that if they are cluing him in already it means they really want me (cue Sally Fields)...
d - Jan 10, 2008 11:46:51 am PST #1714 of 10001
It's nice to see some brave pretenders trying to make it interesting.
I wish to cut a bitch. Well, more like a dick.
Rage is so not good for me. Have requested real estate assistance today.
erikaj - Jan 10, 2008 12:06:34 pm PST #1715 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Toby Ziegler had me at "I'm over the moon. This is my over the moon face." (Well, ok, on a time-delay after I thought "Great line, I'm gonna steal it.") Is he violating dietary laws if he eats candy off my neck?
Sparky1 - Jan 10, 2008 12:28:12 pm PST #1716 of 10001
Librarian Warlord
::hides sharp objects from d::
The sick puppy is asleep, again, and I am watching Project Runway re-runs.