does Google help you in the kitchen?

16 years ago

Last night, I wanted to make some pulled chicken and honey wheat bread to have for quick sandwiches. I used an awful bread recipe, (couldn't find my regular one). I had to divide the recipe to get only one loaf. I needed 1/6 cup of something, but I didn't have a measuring cup that small. I typed it into google and found how many tablespoons and teaspoons make one cup. I've also use it to find out how many teaspoons are in a a packet of yeast and for many other things too. Sometimes, I make use of the built in Google converter when what I want to know is there. Other times, google will find answers to questions other people have asked. I can't even recall the number of times I've had to ask Google a question. (Of course it doesn't compare to the Cooking Forum, but when you need a quick answer at 3 AM, it's nice!) As I was melting the butter for the bread recipe, my microwave started arcing terribly. I couldn't figure out why, so I asked Google. It linked me to a forum where someone else posted they had the same problem. One of the responses said that microwaves don't like small amounts of food (I was trying to melt 2 teaspoons), so to place a glass of water in with the butter and it would stop the problem. Well, I did, and it did! Of course google is only as good as the answers that are given by people, but still, it has really helped me out!

What about you? Do any of you employ Google to answer kitchen questions when you need an answer in a hurry?

The bread was bland, and the recipe had too many steps ingredients... that's a recipe I'll never use again. I'm off to buy store bought bread to put the fabulous pulled chicken on. I'm too tired to try again and I don't want to mess up the kitchen again. :o)

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centralcacyclist
16 years ago
Yes, but usually just for recipe ideas. Otherwise, I post here or simply email Ann T. ;)
caliloo
16 years ago
I use it for the same things you have mentioned - lots of conversions when I am cutting a recipe down or converting it from metric to cups, etc.

Also, though I love the photos avaiable on the CF, sometimes I want garnishing inspiration and google will often give me a site or blog or video I might not have found otherwise, and yes it is usually at 3 AM LOLOLOLOL!

Alexa
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dgkritch
16 years ago
I'm sound asleep at 3am! You guys are crazy!
But, that's why we love ya!

Yes, I Google lots of things too. In the daytime!
Including recipes posted here that the "Oh So Non-Existent" Search function can't find!

I use it to search for odd ingredient combinations when I have things in the fridge that "need using".

My dream now is to have one of those new mini laptops mounted under the counter so I can pull it out and use it when I'm cooking. All of you could be right there with me! Sorry, won't be getting a camera. I would love to store/organize my recipes on it and be able to surf, search, etc. at the same time.

Sheesh! I could watch a few minutes of a movie while making jam.

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lindac
16 years ago
I use google a lot....a LOT...how else do you think I got so smart? :-)
But not for the things you mention,I long ago memorized how many teaspoons in a cup and how much yeast in a packet...but I don't know how many grams in a tablespoon...or how many tablespoons equal 10 grams.
But I use it a lot for recipe comparisons...like if i am looking at a recipe that looks "odd" and want to see how it compares to other recipes for similar things.

Lately I have become acquainted with Woot!!....this morning I bought a HD TV before Chabby had even found the perfect spot to pee! Dangerous site!!! Paid $139.95 including tax and shippi9ng for a 19 inch Magnavox HDTV....
So while you are looking up information, I am looking for what's cheap! LOL!
Linda c
jessyf
16 years ago
LOL Linda I have bought cheese and t-shirts on woot too!

(LindaC I have a challenge: without looking it up, where does the term 'woot' come from?)
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
16 years ago
"------As I was melting the butter for the bread recipe, my microwave started arcing terribly. I couldn't figure out why, so I asked Google. It linked me to a forum where someone else posted they had the same problem. One of the responses said that microwaves don't like small amounts of food (I was trying to melt 2 teaspoons), so to place a glass of water in with the butter and it would stop the problem. Well, I did, and it did! ------"

Some what off-topic: Re. microwave oven and oil.

1. Butter may contain water. Microwave-ing butter stratifies the fat and water, and the hot butter can start frying the water and splatter all over inside.
2. Be careful with microwave-ing oil in plastic containers. Oil is much hotter than water and can melt some "microwaveable" plastics.
3. There is a microwave guide (window) where the microwave power comes out from the cavity magnetron, this window is typically covered with a sheet of non-conductive mica. Over time, depending on your cooking habits, food stuff can collect on the mica and carbonize by the microwave, and carbon is a good electrical conductor, sparks may fly and the mica window can be destroyed. Clean the mica once in a while.

dcarch
althetrainer
16 years ago
Oh I use Google probably, every 5-10 minutes! In fact, Google is my homepage. Every time I connect to the Internet, there's Google! I don't know what I would do without it. I look for recipes, ingredient information, nutrition information, latest news, shopping discount, you name it. Whatever Google can do I am all over it. Al
lakeguy35
16 years ago
Another fan of Google. I like youtube too. They have some great vids on all kinds of cooking/baking stuff.

David
diana55
16 years ago
My Fav's......Google,youtube,Ebay, and AnnT LOL
shaun
16 years ago
I'm a google gal too. Love it. Have it on my iPhone and it's voice activated. How easy is that????
vacuumfreak
Original Author
16 years ago
Dianna, I agree, but not in that order. Okay... maybe you saved the best for last :o)

Shaun, voice activated, really? All my boyfriend does with his Iphone is turn on a virtual cigarette lighter, and he doesn't even smoke. I think it's for use at concerts or something. :o)

Youtube is great too! I've watched a lot of cooking tutorials on there. The whole internet is great! :o)
Lars
16 years ago
One of my ex-clients (who still calls me for help) has been having trouble with Google lately, and so you might want to have a back-up plan - just in case one day you found it was gone! Consider the possibility, if you can - it might be frightening. As for my friend, I told him that he had to update Firefox on a regular basis, but still, I tried to come up with a substitute for Google, and that was a difficult task.

What would YOU do without Google?? I think we tried AltaVista, and it wasn't bad but was not the same. What is your back-up plan?

I don't use Google in the kitchen (I don't have a computer there), but I do use it extensively at work. Many years ago I used to use various search engines like Lycos (and an earlier version with a different name), Yahoo, Excite, etc.

Lars
lindac
16 years ago
( as an aside, I accepted Peppi's dare and was right!)
Woot! Woot!
Does anyone Bing? If google ever goes down I will Bing more.
Linda c
mustangs81
16 years ago
My laptop is one of the few "appliances" on my kitchen countertop for that very reason. Kitchen/food related searches and research; and of course more importantly, checking in with the CF. I like that I can call up one of my recipes and change the zoom level in order to read the screen across the kitchen.
lpinkmountain
16 years ago
"Sonny, in my day we didn't HAVE Google, we had to use Boolean Logic in our Internet searches." Google THAT one if you dare!!

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