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Comment on Grandma slippers: I take up the torch. Needle. by Lori

Lori — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:26:33 +0000

I am grateful for the time time you spent to post this pattern. So thank you. My question is when sewing up the heal — do you just sew straight up ?

Comment on Masa Boats on the Prairie, and Other Pleasures of Champaign-Urbana by Dustin Keele

Dustin Keele — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 15:52:44 +0000

As a U of I alum who stuck around for a couple of extra years, I can say that I give my approval to your assessment of the culinary landscape. I was impressed by how thorough you had been; including a range of locations about the CU urban sprawl.

Comment on Tychus hat and new project by Maizee

Maizee — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:19:11 +0000

Hi
I am doing the Tychus hat for the first time and this might sound stupid but is this hat knit in 4 pieces or is it continued as one piece. I finished the first panel and don’t know if I am suppose to bind off and start a new panel or continue the new panel without binding off. thanks Maizee123@yahoo,.com

Comment on Red, blue and donuts by Noentrobcap

Noentrobcap — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:49:03 +0000

I found me one as well!!!! Bought it from eBay and cost me 15dollars plus…35 to send to Spain…I made two batches of donuts already….plain and chocolate…and I find the results terrific…This machine is absolutely noexistent in Spain, of course, there are just the ones that made tiny donuts…everyone who sees it is so amazed…and I love the little holes to pour the additional oil…
I also add a sugar glaze to my doughnuts always. I briefly boil sugar and water (1 part water, 2 sugar), let it cool for a while and cover the doughtnuts on their bottom side preferably (it’s turns to be the prettiest, the one that was in contact with bottom part of machine).Then sprinkle with caster sugar and glaze them again, this gives them a special texture.

Comment on Red, blue and donuts by Denise

Denise — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:13:20 +0000

Hi all,I just found me a Dazey donut maker and love it,so fast and easy and yummmmmmmy,don’t know why you all saying so long to make,in 20 mins I already have 5 pair made and Believe me so yummmmy.Well wotrth the $3.00 I spent.Happy donut making all…..

Comment on Red, blue and donuts by Susan Fenton

Susan Fenton — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:28:06 +0000

I have never had any trouble with my donut maker. I made these in the 70s and 80s with my mother and in the 90s with my daughter. Now i am going to let my nieces try these as well. I havent made them in a long time but i remember using PAM spray on these first to avoid sticking. I never had any trouble with them.

Comment on Red, blue and donuts by Noentrobcap

Noentrobcap — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:39:55 +0000

I was googling dazey donut factory because I intend to buy one if I can. I live in Spain so shipping costs could be (would be) quite high…I wouldn’t mind to pay for them were I sure the gadget is great, but after reading your comment…Must I understand that it is bad? Did you try again and got better results?

Comment on Red, blue and donuts by Dee Q.

Dee Q. — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:07:12 +0000

Thanks for the fabulous links to the recipes! I vividly remember making these with my Mom, then we’d shake them in a bag of cinnamon-sugar. YUM-0! I picked up a Dazey donut maker yesterday at a yard sale for a buck! My 8 yo daughtger, 4 yo son and I made these this morning. We made the regular recipe, then drizzled powdered sugar glaze on top. Krispy Kreme has NOTHING on these. My kids devoured them. OK, I had a few too. My hubby even said they “weren’t bad” which is a pretty high compliment! Some hints: follow the recipe exactly. Heat up the maker for 10 mins first. Add just a 1/4 tsp of oil to the bottom, pour in batter to reach the exact level top of the lower half. Work quickly! The top cools off fairly fast. After you close the lid, put 1/4 tsp of oil into each side through the holes on top. Cook for 4-5 minutes after putting in the oil. Don’t try to evenly brown the tops and bottoms – the tops don’t brown as much as the bottoms do. Enjoy while they’re still warm. They don’t take kindly to reheating.

Comment on El Primero by Vince

Vince — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:48:04 +0000

Don’t your plants grow towards the sun? Or is there some wind maybe.

Comment on Red, blue and donuts by vintageviewfinder

vintageviewfinder — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:07:03 +0000

I just bought one today. Didn’t know it takes that long but I can’t wait to use it. As a wise philosopher named Homer said, “Mmmmmm…donuts”.