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Food is any plant or animal matter that, when ingested by an organism, provides nutrients to maintain life. Cooking is the preparation thereof, especially by applying heat. Questions here include how to macerate raspberries, the ingredients in specific foods, what foods are available, and much more! Bon Appetit!
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How do you cook a turkey?
USDA Roasting Timetable for Fresh or Thawed Turkey at 325°F. These times are approximate and should always be used in...
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Are chicken wings considered dark meat?
Chicken wings, like the breast, are white meat. The difference between white meat and dark meat is attributed to the amount of...
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How do you melt cheese?
Grating the cheese first improves the ability of the cheese to melt quickly without the problem of a solid core and overcooked...
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Is it possible to put cheese in the food processor to chop?
Hard cheeses such as Parmesan, Romano, will chop very well in a food processor, using the chopping blade. Turn the processor on...
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What are some appetizers side dishes and a dessert to compliment a main dish of cabbage rolls?
Here are some great recipes and they are full of colour for the festive season (or any time.) RED/GREEN/YELLOW BELL PEPPERS IN A...
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What could have caused a pumpkin pie to turn green when it was baked?
Perhaps cooking it in a copper pie pan. There is absolutely no answer to this question. Unless the pie was backed and left out...
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What does it mean to macerate raspberries?
To macerate raspberries means to mash and pulverize them until they are a soft pulp. This is the general meaning of the word...
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How does one find the temperature you should use when baking multiple items such as scalloped potatoes and ham?
Ovens were in use long before clocks were invented. Early cooks just put everything in the oven, and ate when it was all cooked....
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What are similarities in teeth and eggshells?
egg shells are alike teeth because they have the samecalcium salts, calcium keeps the teeth healthy and strong, teeth also...
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How can you measure the amount of starch in foods?
Starch is generally interpreted to mean carbohydrates. Since your body doesn't absorb fiber as readily, some people subtract the...
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What are some items found in the bathroom that begin with the letter A?
Ace bandage Acetone Acid Acne cream Acne medicine Advil Aerator in your faucet Aerial lights Aerosol hair spray Aftershave Aim...
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Why are there sixty sandwiches in one jar of bananas?
This is because the square root of hotdog equals five. If you are seeing 60 sandwiches in one jar of banans, you may be hungry,...
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I want to cook my oats first then can them. My grandmother would cook big pots of it then can it. Is it good to do it this way?
I cook the oats, put them in individual containers and put them in the freezer. I heat it in the microwave when I am ready to eat...
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Does the best man have to give a speech or a toast at the wedding reception?
If it is your wedding you can have it set up however you would like. I have been to weddings that do not follow the normal...
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What is candy or sugar raku?
A type of ceramic firing. James Muhlbauer . Candy is sweet and full with suger and sometimes it makes people go all cazy because...
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How can you make rejected tomatoes into flour?
It is simple. Dry them thoroughly in open Sun. When it is completely free from wetness and odour, powder them in a mixie. You...
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What are some foods that begin with the letter A?
Natural food (it comes this way): abalone adzuki bean Alaskan King Crab albacore tuna alfalfa sprouts almonds amaranth...
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What is yeast?
Yeast are a group of unicellular fungi a few species of which are commonly used to leaven bread and ferment alcoholic beverages....
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What are some good varieties of heirloom tomatoes?
Big Rainbow - One of dozens of large fruited yellow tomatoes with red swirls, having a mild, sweet flavor. Hillbilly - According...
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What are some side dishes that compliment a main dish of Teriyaki Salmon?
I love aspargus with almost all fish. With lighter fish, steaming is probably wise, but you could probably get away with frying...
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How and where do you get an export license in India?
Foremost, you need to form a company or firm. It could be private limited company, or a partnership firm. If its Pvt. Ltd. then...
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How do you cook corned brisket?
I cook the brisket in water with the spice packet that comes with it (I put the spices in a tea ball or cheesecloth and discard...
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Is a quart larger than equal to or less than a liter?
It is smaller than a liter. One US quart equals .95 liter; one liter equals 1.06 quarts.
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How do you cook pork chops?
For boneless chops less than 1/2 inch thich, 20-30 min. in 400 degree oven. OR heat a little oil in skillet over med/high heat....
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How is cheese made?
Cheese is a fermented food derived from the milk of various mammals. Since humans began to domesticate milk-producing animals...
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Do peanuts explode in lemonade?
If normal peanuts are put in normal lemonade, then no.
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What is encapsulation?
(1) In programming, the process of combining elements to create a new entity. For example, a procedure is a type of encapsulation...
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Which popcorn brand pops the fastest?
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How do you cook for a dinner party of six people?
Ask each of the guests what their favorite dish is. Cook something that is like their favorite dishes. Make sure you don't cook...
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Can pork pies be frozen?
Yes, if the meat is well cooked. You can either make your mixture with the pork and put it into the raw pie shell and freeze or...
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How long does it take to toast pine nuts?
It obviously depends on the method and equipment, but generally only 2-3 minutes. The best way is simply to put them in a pan,...
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How do you cook a hickory smoked picnic ham?
A smoked picnic ham has already been cooked, and it only needs heating thoroughly. Thaw it out if it is frozen. My aunt always...
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What was the Anaconda Plan?
The Anaconda Plan was drawn up by General Winfield Scott to end the American Civil War in favor of the North. The plan was never...
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Whose last public words 'Independence Forever' were his toast for the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
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What is the name of a garnish for small cuts of meat consisting of artichoke hearts filled with Bearnaise sauce and slices of poached beef bone marrow?
massena
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Is genetically modified food better to use in Canada?
Genetically modified food is NOT better to use in Canada or anywhere in the world for at least two reasons: First, some studies...
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How can you learn good table manners?
The host and hostess (giving the dinner) generally sit at each end of the table. In some cases if there are grandparents or great...
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How do you protect tomatoes from squirrels?
Sprinkle some black pepper around at the base of you're tomato plants. unfortunatley that will not work squirrels ar krafty...
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Why does coke explode with mentos?
The reason that the soda erupts so violently from the bottle is actually twofold: a decrease of the surface tension of the soda...
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Why does Kellogg not use the zip type liners?
They do use zip-type liners in their cereal boxes.
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What is the function of flour?
Flour thickens mixtures and adds texture to foods.
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Is it considered price fixing if a company does not allow their product to be sold for less than the retail price they set?
No. Price fixing is colusion with another retailer to set a minimum price in an area. A good example of price fixing is the price...
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Does keeping your freezer full of food raise the electricity bill?
No, it does not raise your electricity bill because having more food in the freezer doesn't make your freezer run longer or...
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How much money does the average US citizen spend on gasoline in a year?
i spend four million dollars on my jet fuel each year..
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When should you toast at a wedding reception?
Generally, the best time to toast is after the majority of people have arrived and have had time to eat or drink something....
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Which country invented Tacos?
Mexico, and foods resembling tacos were probably eaten by the Mayans.
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How do you cook pumpkin seeds?
Step 1-Separate the seeds of a freshly carved pumpkin from the stringy membrane.Rinse the seeds just until they are free of any...
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Why do people cook a whole roasted pig with an apple in its mouth?
From what I know it's to absorb the smell of the Pork. The pork smell is very strong. Normally I use cloves and apples. After you...
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How many different types of French cheese are there?
there are loads of diffrent types of french cheese e.g. edam , blue cheese , mature .....lOaDs..... theres a rough guess it could...
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Which country is the largest producer of butter?
Denmark
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Does Tyson Foods recent recall include pork and beef or just beef?
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Do you need a license to operate a hot dog stand?
Many places require a business license for such peddlers, a tax identification card (for sales taxes), and a health inspection...
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Where can you find chunky cornstarch?
I dont think they make chunky cornstarch and i'm assuming you want it for eating. I eat starch laundry or cornstarch. They use to...
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Can water dissolve a t-bone steak?
No it cannot. If the water was extremely acid (like your stomach acid is), then the acid could break down all the protein in the...
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Is halal good for you?
Halal meat is killed in a specific way that Muslims require. I don't fully understand it, but as far as I know, halal meat is...
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Why are hot dogs called hot dogs if they are not made of dog meat?
The actual term hot dog is attributed to sport cartoonist T.A. Dorgan. He was present at the Polo Grounds in New York during a...
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Does bacon come from cows?
No mostly bacon is Pig.It most rarely is cow but is mostly pig.
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Does Nabisco still make low sodium Triscuits?
Yeah, but they're gross. I beg to disagree! We prefer them to regular Triscuits, which are so salty they burn your mouth...and...
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What is the most expensive sashimi?
The most expensive sashimi is in Japan and is called ohtoro in Japanese. Ohtoro is another name for bluefin tuna belly meat.
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What foods can you eat to raise your white blood cell count?
I like to take a product by Jarrow called Mushroom Optimizer (red label). It is a blend of 7 mushrooms which are considered...
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Can you make mashed potatoes a day ahead of time?
You can, but they won't taste as good. You can cook the potatoes a day ahead and then heat them in the microwave and add hot...
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What do you do if your Christmas pudding has grown mold while it was hanging to dry?
Maybe you should try something new. Why not a pumpkin roll? They are very delicious and easy to make. You can cut the skin off...
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Which breakfast cereal is the healthiest?
"The one with the most fiber" tends to be a popular answer, but not the best one. Cold cereals are not made of pure fiber. Food...
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What are some low sodium foods?
Some of the answers below are too broad to trust if you really need to restrict sodium. Take "white breads" as an example. There...
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How do you make a white glaze for cakes?
When I make the white glaze I use white powered sugar and slowly mix in water until I get it to the thickness I want.Cuzzx You...
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What is the safest way to hold an knife when walking?
wrapping something on the sharp edge and i will for sure hold it down rather than staring at me ready to poke my eyes or brains...
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How many cucumbers equal fifteen pounds?
What kind of cukes?
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What is a tian on a menu?
tian is an imperial power that Ancient Chinese people worshiped. A tian is an earthenware dish used in Provence, France to cook...
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Is ham sold in Israel?
Ham is sold in Israel, but not everywhere. Back in July of 2007 the seaside municipality of Netanya, Israel's 8th largest city,...
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Are there any residential weight loss facilities in Ohio and what are their locations?
i asked the question and did not get an answer.
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Which foods begin with the letter B?
buch, bostard, buit, buchly BACON, banana beans biscuits bratwurst broccoli brussel sprouts beef bangers and...
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How do you cook boneless chicken breasts without making them tough?
Good question. The conflict is between health and texture. The challenge is to cook the cutlets to a minimum temperature of 180F...
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Why did Roxio Toast Titanium 5 stop recognizing your internal Mac DVD CD-R drive?
I'm posting this question *and* the answer to spare others the grief I just went through to get Toast working again on my G4....
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How do you make hard-boiled eggs when they are still too soft after three to six minutes of boiling?
Leave them in there for about 10-15 minutes. Depending on your stove, experiment and try and like they say a watched pot never...
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What makes the pumpkin pull away from the pie crust after it cools?
The filling contracts as the temperature lowers. This is common in most substances. What makes the difference here is that the...
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What ingredients are in ketchup?
This is right off the Ketchup bottle: Saturated fat, Sodium, Glucifides. In other words, Tomato, sugar, white vinegar, salt,...
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What game makes the best chilli?
Ground deer or moose meat makes the best chili meat.
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What is the history of pasta?
The inventor of pasta has not yet been discovered. Was pasta invented in Japan, China, Greece, Italy or the Arabic regions? It...
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The need for the inventions in 18th 19th century in England?
During the 18th and 19th centuries - the period from 1700 to 1899 - lots of things were invented that made it easier to make...
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What are the world's best-known types of cheese?
cheddar - Britain Brie - France Stilton - Britain Parmigiana-Reggiano - Italy The world has an almost endless variety. These...
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How many cheeses are there in the world?
Abbaye de Belloc Abbaye de Citeaux Abbaye du Mont des Cats Abertam Abondance Acapella Ackawi Acorn Adelost Affidelice au Chablis...
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What side dish goes with sausage?
Almost anything will go with it. Mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, any type of vegetables, with a nice tossed green salad with...
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How many grams does a whole beet weigh?
Beets are not all the same size, but you can weight them in the store (if they are fresh, although they will have the greens on...
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Are Oranges A Fruit?
An Orange IS A Fruit
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What is an Australian finger lime?
A Finger Lime, is a type of Lemon / Lime fruit. Its shaped longish like a Finger, hence its name. I believe there are some...
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Do the groom's parents usually make a toast at a wedding reception?
The first toast is done by the best man, always. Thereafter, any toast can be made and they should be considered a compliment of...
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What are five foods made from staples that are eaten today?
Staples – sugar, salt, pepper, Rice, Potatoes, Dried Pasta, Flour, Dried Beans you can make all kinds of foods, soups, breads,...
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Where did corned beef originate?
The earliest written evidence of 'corned beef' dates back to England of 1661, in a book, Anatomy Of Melancholy', by Richard...
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How do you cook a baked potato in the microwave?
Poke many holes with a fork in the potatoe and set the micro on high. Cook for ten minutes. I wash the potatoe, poke a few holes...
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How do you cook Beef Tenderloin?
www.allrecipes.com I'm not affiliated, and it's not spam. It's about the largest database of recipes mostly posted by real...
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Which is more nutritious for a person - cow's milk or goat's milk?
Goat milk is more nutritious. yep goat milk has more nutraints then cow milk Cow milk contains beta carotein as well as the...
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What country raises the best beef?
Taste depends on a variety of factors including diet of the cow, health, age, medicines or antibiotics received, stress, etc....
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What are the foods that are included in glow foods?
Go Glow Grow: Foods for You U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington, DC 1996 Format(s):Book Target(s):Child Care and...
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Is talapia considered as a whitefish?
No, tilapia are not whitefish. Tilapia are from the family Cichlidae and have three genera: Tilapia, Sarotherodon, and...
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How do you eat ice cream during the cold winter months?
With a spoon A comforting winter dessert is easily made by warming a slice of fruit cake (in the microwave is fine, sprinkle...
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What foods go best with Sangria?
Sangria and Entrees Paella (especially Paella Valencia) Beef in the form of chili, burgers or steak Stews, savory...
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How can you tone down a very hot chile verde?
drink some milk with it I would suggest adding something acid to counter the alkalinity of the peppers, such as lemon or lime...
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You defrosted chicken and when opening the package you noticed some of the edges of the filets were green Is this chicken OK to prepare and consume?
No ... chances are the green color was present before it was frozen .. this is mold.
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Who was William Painter?
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As beneficiary to a foreign life policy taken out by your French grandmother for us grandkids in the US do you have to pay tax on the amount received to the French government?
Sounds like you need French legal assistance.
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