Sunday, December 8, 2019

Merry Christmas To Me!!

Let me explain this weird picture.  Every morning when I sit down at my desk to write the blog and read everyone else's, this is what I contend with.  I'm sitting on the very tiny two inch front edge while Miss Jessie claims the rest of my cushy chair.  She just won't have it any other way.  I guess that's puppy love!
When it hasn't been raining, it's been foggy.  Nothing like in the old days when you literally couldn't see the white line while driving, but foggy enough to cause accidents around town because the speeding idiots don't know when to slow down.  After all, they are usually running away FAST from the place they just robbed.  I've no sympathy when they crash!!
I continued my quest to clean the gutters yesterday, finally all the way around to the front.  Wasn't I surprised to find the two shortest gutters completely full of water.  When I got to the first downspout, I had to work a little harder to get it unplugged.  

Water came out the bottom like a dam breaking.  I swear you could hear the whirlpool!!  I never did get the second downspout unblocked.  It's probably that piece of wire I stuck down there last time and never could retrieve.  It's time to call in an expert to dismantle the entire thing!  RATS!!!
All of that was made instantly better by the arrival of my Christmas present to myself.  OH LOOK!! ANOTHER INSTANT POT!!  But here's the thing .... it's also an air fryer.  A HUGE air fryer of mammoth proportions at 8 quarts.  If you ever need food for 50 people, I'm your gal.
Here's a picture of all the pieces.  It has a regular pressure pot lid, along with these accessories, allowing you to air fry.  The very top section has the heating element and fan to crisp up anything my little heart desires.  

Amazingly, you can also dehydrate with it, things like dried fruit or jerky.  AND you can broil stuff!  Finally, a multi-tasking instant pot.
You don't even need those accessories for making mac n cheese with a lovely browned cheesy crust.  Just change out the lids and brown away.  The air fryer lid even comes with a handy resting stand that doubles as a bottom lid for storage.  I can't wait to try it out!!
What to make ... what to make.  I looked on-line at Pressure Luck Cooking's website and found his glowing review of this same Instant Pot.  He made chicken wings that looked wonderful.  Today I'm headed to the store for those soon to be delicious crunchy snacks.  Maybe I'll even bake some Christmas cookies for good measure.  I'm proudly wearing my chef hat today, so we'll see what happens.  

At this moment, it seems I have over 500 emails to wade through.  I know it's Christmas and all, but the spammers are out in full force.  I wouldn't bother, but sometimes I get REAL emails amid the junk.  This should be fun!!






10 comments:

  1. Jessie feels secure just being near you even if it means you are not comfortable.
    So many things can plug a Downspout and you can fix it yourself. Simply release the Bands (Straps) that hold it to the wall. Then remove the upper screw to the Eavestrough. On the Ground remove the Elbows. Clear the obstruction and simply reinstall.
    Be Safe and Enjoy your new toy.

    It's about time.

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    1. Rick, I think that sounds easier than it might be, but I'll give it a shot!! I'm pretty sure the obstruction is all in the top curvy part.

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  2. A very multi purpose piece of equipment that you have there. I doubt we could use it in the Igloo since we very seldom plug into the grid, but I'm curious to see how you like it. Perhaps it would work with a generator running.

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    1. Yes it would work with a generator, but I doubt I'll keep it in my rig. I have a small 5 qt instant pot for rally happy hour cooking. Takes up much less space.

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  3. How much bigger is that then the 6 quart regular Instant Pot? I have not taken mine out of the box yet...I could still return and exchange. I have really jumped on the bandwagon...LOL

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    1. It's big Deb .... I'll post the measurements today.

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  4. Merry Christmas to you!
    Now why couldn't they just sell a new accessory for the instant pot that i have that crisps. We will continue to eat crispless food rather than upgrade.
    Enjoy!

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    1. It's huge Patsy ... Probably too big for two people in an RV. Do you have a toaster oven? Or even a convection microwave will toast the top.

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  5. Now that sounds like and interesting large accessory to your kitchen, very interested to see how it works out fo you.

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    1. So far so good. I hear you can even cook a turkey in it!!

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