On Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:33:55 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"MaryL" > wrote in message
...
>>
>>
>> "Julie Bove" wrote in message ...
>>
>>
>> I think my melons were overly juicy. I was watching Youtube clips and
>> there
>> was far less juice on those melons. By the time I got done my fingers
>> were
>> all wrinkled.
>>
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> Yes, I have occasionally had that happen. The fruit usually isn't as good
>> when that happens, and the texture is often on the "mushy" side. I think
>> those are melons that have gotten too old and would soon begin to get
>> soft,
>> rotten spots.
>
>That very well could be. The store that I bought them from had very little
>to choose from and in fact not much variety. I saw much cheaper prices at
>Winco today and there I also sound a knife made specifically for cutting
>melons. I bought it. It might help. I will see what they have at Costco
>on Sun.
>

Buy some thin vinyl gloves. The ones I have cost about $6 for 100. I
use the when I am working with hot peppers or beets. I think mine
came from a restaurant supply store.

Use your cutting board and push the seeds and rinds in to the sink.
Then scoop them out and into your biobag. Or get a cutting board like
this
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...39604&RN=2060&.



--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

On 7/14/2012 7:45 AM, The Cook wrote:

> Or get a cutting board like
> this
> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...39604&RN=2060&

I added this to my wish list for when the next 20% off coupon comes. I
like this idea and especially that the colander is collapsible.

On 7/14/2012 3:16 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 7/14/2012 7:45 AM, The Cook wrote:
>
>> Or get a cutting board like
>> this
>> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...39604&RN=2060&
>
> I added this to my wish list for when the next 20% off coupon comes. I
> like this idea and especially that the colander is collapsible.

I have one similar to that, with a bamboo board. I like it.

Cheryl wrote:

> > http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...39604&RN=2060&
>
> I added this to my wish list for when the next 20% off coupon comes. I
> like this idea and especially that the colander is collapsible.

Did you read the customer reviews? They point out some drawbacks. I'd
wait for version 2.0.

On 7/14/2012 3:46 PM, George M. Middius wrote:
> Cheryl wrote:
>
>>> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...39604&RN=2060&
>>
>> I added this to my wish list for when the next 20% off coupon comes. I
>> like this idea and especially that the colander is collapsible.
>
> Did you read the customer reviews? They point out some drawbacks. I'd
> wait for version 2.0.
>
>
The size is right, and my sink is a single one so it shouldn't have the
issues reviewer 1 wrote about. The colander becoming detached would be
a problem. If it doesn't stay on, as reviewer 2 wrote about, it will go
back.

On Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:16:50 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

> On 7/14/2012 7:45 AM, The Cook wrote:
>
> > Or get a cutting board like
> > this
> > http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...39604&RN=2060&
>
> I added this to my wish list for when the next 20% off coupon comes. I
> like this idea and especially that the colander is collapsible.

This seems like another handy little gizmo if anyone is in need that
sort of thing.
http://www.gardeners.com/Scrap-Happy...efault,pd.html


--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"sf" wrote in message ...

On Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:16:50 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

> On 7/14/2012 7:45 AM, The Cook wrote:
>
> > Or get a cutting board like
> > this
> > http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...39604&RN=2060&
>
> I added this to my wish list for when the next 20% off coupon comes. I
> like this idea and especially that the colander is collapsible.

This seems like another handy little gizmo if anyone is in need that
sort of thing.
http://www.gardeners.com/Scrap-Happy...efault,pd.html


--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I think the weight of something like this would eventually damage the drawer
since it is fastened to the top of the drawer. If I have scraps that should
not go into the garbage disposal, I dump them into one of the plastic bags
that groceries come in. I freeze the bag until garbage collection day, then
put the bag in the garbage. That eliminates odor and does not attract
insects. Of course, we do not have to use the Biobags that Julie describes,
but I would think they could be handled the same way.

MaryL

On Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:59:46 -0500, "MaryL"
> wrote:

> I think the weight of something like this would eventually damage the drawer
> since it is fastened to the top of the drawer. If I have scraps that should
> not go into the garbage disposal, I dump them into one of the plastic bags
> that groceries come in. I freeze the bag until garbage collection day, then
> put the bag in the garbage. That eliminates odor and does not attract
> insects. Of course, we do not have to use the Biobags that Julie describes,
> but I would think they could be handled the same way.
>

I was envisioning my own situation: well constructed cabinets and
emptying the garbage bowl after every use. I have no control over the
quality of other people's kitchen cabinets or how long they keep their
compost inside the house. I certainly don't have freezer space to
store garbage.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

"sf" wrote in message ...

On Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:59:46 -0500, "MaryL"
> wrote:

> I think the weight of something like this would eventually damage the
> drawer
> since it is fastened to the top of the drawer. If I have scraps that
> should
> not go into the garbage disposal, I dump them into one of the plastic bags
> that groceries come in. I freeze the bag until garbage collection day,
> then
> put the bag in the garbage. That eliminates odor and does not attract
> insects. Of course, we do not have to use the Biobags that Julie
> describes,
> but I would think they could be handled the same way.
>

I was envisioning my own situation: well constructed cabinets and
emptying the garbage bowl after every use. I have no control over the
quality of other people's kitchen cabinets or how long they keep their
compost inside the house. I certainly don't have freezer space to
store garbage.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I have good cabinets, too, but I was envisioning a problem if this device is
used over a long period of time and possibly has a lot of scraps (depending
on amount of cooking). That would unbalance the drawer. It might not do
any damage at all, but I would not want to take chances--kitchen cabinets
are very expensive.

MaryL

sf wrote:
> On Sun, 15 Jul 2012 13:59:46 -0500, "MaryL"
> > wrote:
>
>> I think the weight of something like this would eventually damage
>> the drawer since it is fastened to the top of the drawer. If I have
>> scraps that should not go into the garbage disposal, I dump them
>> into one of the plastic bags that groceries come in. I freeze the
>> bag until garbage collection day, then put the bag in the garbage.
>> That eliminates odor and does not attract insects. Of course, we do
>> not have to use the Biobags that Julie describes, but I would think
>> they could be handled the same way.
>>
>
> I was envisioning my own situation: well constructed cabinets and
> emptying the garbage bowl after every use. I have no control over the
> quality of other people's kitchen cabinets or how long they keep their
> compost inside the house. I certainly don't have freezer space to
> store garbage.

I was thinking the same thing. No way could I freeze my garbage.

I used to have a little counter compost thingie. It was metal and looked
like a little garbage can. But for some unknown reason it attracted fruit
flies like mad even after scrubbing it repeatedly. Had something to do with
the filter in it. After doing research online I learned that if I put a
coffee filter on the top and bottom of the filter it cut down on the flies.
But really it was a poor design. The lid was made in several pieces. And
they would never all come off at once.

Now I just use a little plastic waste can like you would put in your
bathroom. Some days not much is in it. But twice in the past week or so it
has been full in a day and needed to be emptied.

On 7/15/2012 2:59 PM, MaryL wrote:

> I think the weight of something like this would eventually damage the
> drawer
> since it is fastened to the top of the drawer. If I have scraps that
> should
> not go into the garbage disposal, I dump them into one of the plastic bags
> that groceries come in. I freeze the bag until garbage collection day,
> then
> put the bag in the garbage. That eliminates odor and does not attract
> insects. Of course, we do not have to use the Biobags that Julie
> describes,
> but I would think they could be handled the same way.

I do that too Mary, but usually just in a bag in the fridge. Also those
foam trays meat comes on. Sometimes my fridge has more garbage in it
than food.