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How do you funnel food off a cutting board?
After I cut or chop something up on a cutting board I have the problem of funneling the pieces into a bowl or other container and it typically makes a mess.
Normally what I try to do is scrape the pieces with a knife into the bowl or whatever, but…
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What constitutes the majority of meat?
Looking at 100g chicken breast for example, I see that ~30g is protein and ~4 is fat. What is the rest of the 100g piece made of? Is that all connective tissues? Fiber? Something else?
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Why should I soak beans before cooking?
Every recipe says I should soak beans in water overnight before cooking. Why?
I did some experiments. I have tried soaked and unsoaked beans from the same batch. There was no difference in cooking time, taste, structure or color. Even farts were the…
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How do I wash the "pokey" side of a box grater?
I have this box grater, and one of the sides is "non-directional" (not sure what this is called) -- that is, the pointy "blade" things are on every side of the holes:
Close-up:
The fibers you see are from ginger.
My question is: How do I clean…
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What does the "bagel" setting on toasters do?
Usually, I put slices of bread in my toaster. Sometimes, I toast bagels. On my toaster, there's a little button that says "bagel". How does this setting toast the bagel differently?
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What is the point of a salt mill?
Salt mills and pepper mills often come in pairs. I understand the purpose of the pepper mill: It breaks open the pepper corn and releases the aroma. But there is, to my knowledge, no such thing as a salt corn, at least on the macroscopic level
So…
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What's the ideal coffee to water ratio for a French press?
What's the ideal amount of coffee to use per cup of water in a French press?
I've looked at various online resources, which all gave me a different amount. Some call for 2 tablespoons per 6 oz of water, others per 4 oz. Others said to use one or…
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Why can applesauce be used in place of oil?
In many recipes, mostly desserts, it is suggested that you can substitute oil with applesauce to reduce the fat content. But why applesauce?
Is there something special about applesauce or are there other ingredients than can be used?
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What exactly is "Sushi Grade" fish?
What exactly makes some fish "Sushi Grade"?
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How should I care for my knives?
I've finally put down the money to buy a quality knife and it's sharpness is amazing!
How do I take care of it so that the edge lasts and the knife stays sharp?
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Why is it dangerous to eat meat which has been left out and then cooked?
If cooking meat kills bacteria, and bacteria are responsible for problems with eating meat which has been left out, then why is it dangerous to eat meat which has been left out at room temperature and then thoroughly cooked?
A related question…
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Why didn't microwaving a stainless steel spoon set my kitchen on fire?
I am a new, and newly sleep-deprived, dad. As such, I didn't think twice about taking a big, shiny, stainless steel spoon and sticking it right in a baby bottle sterilizer. ("I want this supplement to be scooped with a sterile instrument!")
Now, a…
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Why isn't Almond Milk (and other non-animal based 'milk') considered juice?
I consider "Milk" to be the substance secreted by living being to sustain their young, whether they be human, cow, dog, etc...
Almonds do not produce milk to sustain their young, in fact they are simply crushed. This reminds me more of juice than…
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Why does my food turn out poorly using an All-Clad Stainless-Steel Fry Pan?
I have an All-Clad frying pan, the precise one shown below:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005AL5F
I made this purchase out of curiosity after reading about the benefits of this professional grade cookware (from the above Amazon…
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Once a month cooking
I've heard of "once a month cooking" or "freezer cooking," where you basically spend a day cooking and fill your freezer with the next month's worth of food. This could especially come in handy when preparing for a baby. (Take-out food gets boring…
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