Has anyone tried mixing hot and cold foods? Like scrambled eggs at the bottom and some fruit at the top? Do they both stay at the right temperature?
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Yes or no depending on what you mean as top. In the thermos area there are two bowls. They BOTH have to be hot or cold. On top of those two bowls is a lid and then two more bowls at ROOM temperature. If you want your fruit at room temperature you can use one of those bowls. If you want your fruit cold, you can not mix the hot and cold.
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Yes! I do it all the time. I like the "layering" method: chopped up fresh or frozen fruit (like 1 med apple), then dry oats (1/2 cup, I use regular old fashioned), then any add ins like raisins, salt, sugar, cinnamon, (to taste) pour water over the top (1 cup) - no stirring! Just leave it like that. It never burns, but can dry out depending on the time. I like to use an old analog plug timer so it turns on about 4 hours before I get up. Seems to be perfect!
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I just wanted to add that I have used baby foods - all stages, mostly fruits - they freeze fine without added water. You only need to run under hot water to loosen the mold and then apply even and steady pressure as you pull it out slowly.
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I ordered my hotlogic for my office about a month ago & it's terrific! I put frozen food (in either glass or plastic) in when I get to work, and it's hot by lunchtime - never too hot. I've put a grilled sandwich from the night before wrapped in foil, perfect... cold home made soup in a plastic container - takes about an hour to heat up. Never seems to overheat, no cold spots like a microwave. I'm amazed actually!
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I made blended raspberries and vanilla yogurt together and was pleasantly surprised how tasty they were. When you thaw them out just run them under warm water for 2 to 3 seconds and they come out nicely. I have not froze yogurt by itself but I am sure it would be fine. The portions are nice also!
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I have not used it for hot foods. I just bring left overs for lunch in it. What I dont like is the fact that the two pieces are hard to get apart, and maybe that's because I havent used it enough.
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Yes, one of the nice points to this is that you can indeed store both hot and cold food items without causing an issue for either. Hot stays hot. Cold stays cold. It's a great product.
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Yes, you can. But my experience has been it's not as good UNLESS you reblend with some more ice. I add frozen veggies and frozen fruits right before I blend it so that it is icy cold, tastes better, and more filling. At room temp or even a refrigerator temp I do not find it appetizing.
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I have had that issue as well with more of the yogurt and fruit mixes. I haven't had an issue with any others though. However, I don't know why it's happened with some and not others. I just let it melt a bit and got them out and chopped up to put in a bowl.
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I have mixed it with water in a pinch and instant coffee! I have mixed with orange juice and it tasted great! I also usually add some fresh or frozen berries, banana and or ice. Chocolate Royale is the best! ~K
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If you are thinking of cooking 4 at one time. Small amount of eggs in each divided area. However, I think 4 small ones would be rather thin, almost like a crepe. I think I would make 2 at a time..I'd used 2 eggs, small amount of cheese and 1 tblsp water. Mix well and put small amount of egg mixture in each side, carefully not to overflow. I do think 2 would turn out nicely. Perhaps real bacon bits and even chives added in..Should be attractive for the enough to make mouth water and enough to make a pleasing plate. I will try that in the morning and post how it turned out.
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There are instructions for temperatures to use for various types of food. I love it for pancakes, bacon, fried chicken and so many dishes.
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I personally have not had a problem with your issue, however be aware that your meats and or fats should be as close to slightly frozen as possible if not everything will be mushy!
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Hmmm... I used frozen yogurt w berries and no bananas and it was fabulous!! Cashews too could make it "creamier" too . So, nope don't have to use frozen bananas if you don't want to !
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In reply to an earlier post on Oct 1, 2008 11:47 AM PDT solitaire40 says:I think it's confusing too. <snip> Tried a meatloaf and it didn't cook all the way thru.Maybe my fault - I don't remember. The cook book could be better.Reply to solitaire40's post: The cook book, charts, times and temps are only a guide. You have to use a thermometer to test for doneness...that's the only way to go.
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Frozen fruit???? YES!!!!!!! I've made blueberry, peach, raspberry.....when raspberries were on sale I just shoved them in the freezer container and all and then when I had an afternoon....yummmmmmmm. Also used frozen cranberries....You need to thaw fruit first...forgot to mention that. YUMMMMMMMMMMMM
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Unfortunately, when I stored hot and cold it did not work so well. I packed chilli in the bottom two compartments and chips and cheese in the top. The cheese melted by lunch time. Sometimes if I have to pack cold items that are more ilkely to melt or need to stay cold I'll put an ice cube and wrap it in a saran wrap and place it with the cold food.