I have a British cookbook from the library, considering buying if I can figure out accurately how to use the gram measurements, etc. I know I can look up charts online, but I have heard that many of them differ. I am thinking about buying a scale and there are so many. Can anyone suggest a very good, accurate scale/. I will not be constantly using it, but probably a few times a month. Although I do not need an expensive one, I don't want one just because it is the cheapest if it is not great. The cookbook I may buy is Deliciously Ella, The plant-based cookbook. I have two of her other books and she used US measurements in them. I do not mind learning, but do want a good accurate scale for this. Thank you.

I have been wanting a Vitamix for many years. I am drawn to the pro 750 which is supposedly a little bit quieter than the others, though not quiet. I am single and mostly would be making smoothies for one, sometimes two, but would branch out when becoming familiar with it. I do not want the S series, portable ones, or the Explorian (I heard it is extra loud). Does anyone have the Heritage pro 750 machine and are you happy with it? I would get the 48 oz container as well with the pro 750. Would love your comments, thank you.

I posted a question some time back regarding urad dal. I did purchase a bag or organic urad dal on Amazon in 2016 and it was fine. Need to buy more since I have decided to cook with it again. I notice the reviews for the one I bought before are older reviews and nothing for 2017 which makes me think they are not being purchased. Other organic urad dal has only about 4 reviews. Does anyone know of a good online store that would sell organic urad dal, or are you using a brand that you like and an online store where I can purchase it? Am I being a bit too fussy getting organic, it is what I prefer? Do not want a substitute, but is there one for urad dal?

I purchased the Curtis Stone 12 inch multipan and 12 inch grill pan (cast aluminum with dura pan nonstick coating) as a special deal on HSN. I already have the larger durapan with lid. When the multipan and grill pan arrived today I was excited to try them. I made an omelette and the pan was great, nothing stuck and meal was delicious. HOWEVER, while cooking the two helper handles got EXTREMELY HOT and I did not dare touch them. I was careful, but I knew that in time I would forget and get a burn. I was hoping to pick up the pan and slide the omelette out onto a plate. I may have to return them for this reason only.

Does anyone have any suggestions - mini oven mitts, silicone covers, or anything else, or just return it? I am not a nonstick or regular cast iron fan, but do want to make eggs and pancakes in a nonstick pan. I want something where I can wash it with soap and water as I can with this pan.

I received the pan today and looked on the HSN website for reviews where others have just received their pan. Some of the reviews also did not like the handles getting so HOT.

I am looking for a new food processor and I have seen good reviews on the Cuisinart 14BCNY model. On the Amazon website and Bed, Bath and Beyond it does not state BPA free. It is a Lexan work bowl. I will call the company tomorrow - closed today. Does anyone own one and perhaps on the box it will say BPA free, or not. I read somewhere online that it is and another time that it is not. The local Bed, Bath and Beyond does not have them in stock so I cannot go in and look on the box.

If you own one, what do you think of it? Would love to hear your experiences and the BPA answer. Thank you.