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Indian Mango Pickle producing gas is that normal?
I am trying to pickle some mangoes the Indian way. I boiled the jar in hot water, dried it and then added the mixture of spices, salt and mangoes to the jars after the mixture had cooled. I made the ...
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Can I do anything to make my gas oven better?
I have an old gas oven at home which is generally pretty rubbish at most things. The temperature in the oven is wildly off compared to what the dial says it should be; there are hot/cold spots ...
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Is there a compressed gas device designed specifically for creating infusions?
This answer about creating infusions suggests using a compressed gas siphon to quickly infuse liquids with flavours from 'fragile' herbs.
The manufacturer of the popular iSi compressed gas siphons ...
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How much CO2 does it take to carbonate water using a household Soda Siphon?
A soda siphon seems to be the de facto device for carbonating water at home.
A search of reviews and comments on the consumption and cost of CO2 yields the following results:
70 cents or one ...
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How does adding baking soda to soaking beans/lentils reduce the gas they make you have?
I've heard a few times that adding a pinch of baking soda to the water you use to soak beans/lentils in, reduces the gas it makes you have. I've not do any measured experiments myself, but I have ...
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Are my gas stove burners clicking due to high elevation?
I have a Viking gas stove. My front burners make a clicking sound when it is set on low. It doesn't seem to do this when the gas is higher. I have had a certified technician to check to see if ...
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Gas or electric for rack oven in a bakery?
I plan to purchase a rotating rack oven for my bakery. What type (gas or electric) would achieve the best result for pastries and small breads?
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Gas burner is “clicking” - how can I stop this?
The ignition is clicking on my burner even though I turned it off. How do I stop this?
I unplugged the cooktop, but I don't know if it is safe to leave it this way. What should I look for? Can I keep ...
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How can I reliably bake pizza with no temperature control or pizza stone?
How do I make a pizza in a gas oven, with no temperature control and no pizza stone?
I have all ingredients to make pizza without actually knowing how it's made and baked. So I did some research ...
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Does a 15,000 BTU Burner require a larger gas line?
I'm thinking of upgrading my cheap apartment stove to one with more heat. The current stove's hottest burner is around 8000BTU; I'm looking at one which has one 15K BTU and two 9000BTU burners. I'm ...
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How to simulate an oven when what you actually have is a gas stove?
Well, I currently don't have an oven. And also, I don't expect to prepare cakes on gas. :rolleyes:
But, is it possible to bake things like garlic bread (at least) on gas stove somehow? If yes, then ...
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Need a gas cooker but have no gas supply
I am not sure about the terminology, i.e if it's called an electric cooker, burner, stove or something else. So I'll just refer to it as a electric or gas cooker to simplify things.
We don't have a ...
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Is pyrex safe to use on a gas burner?
There seems to be conflicting views on whether a pyrex dish can be used on a gas burner. Can anybody here provide a definitive answer?
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Does turning a gas stove on high move the heat to the outside of the pot?
When you turn a gas stove on high, you get a big flame with a wide diameter. When you lower the heat, the diameter of the flame shrinks. (I'm not sure this description makes sense. Does it?)
Does ...
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What do I need to know when moving from an electric hob to a gas hob
Soon I will be moving into a flat with a gas hob, and I've only ever had experience with electric hobs before.
What do I need to be aware of in terms of the differences between them? I've heard that ...
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Camping stove to supplement an electric hob
I've got basic electric hobs in my kitchen which do a fine job - but a lot of cookbooks suggest that certain things would be best done on an open flame/gas hob (i.e. anything involving a wok).
My ...
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Boiling eggs on an electric or gas stove: why the boiling time difference?
Having fairly recently moved from a country where cooking on gas is the standard (the Netherlands) to a country where cooking electrically is the standard (Sweden), I've noticed that I need to boil my ...
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Can I use a Wok ring on a gas range?
I have just purchased a GE Cafe gas range. The user guide indicates:
Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the wok has a round metal ring that is placed over the burner grate to support the ...
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What are some of the benefits of electric stoves versus gas stoves?
I have recently moved house and one of the downsides is that I'm now stuck with an electric stove instead of a gas stove which was in the previous house.
I'm not liking it one bit:
It takes too ...
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gas range hack for greater power output: does it work?
In the documentary, 'I Like Killing Flies,' Kenny Shopsin describes how he drilled bigger holes in his gas range to increase the power output. Ignoring the possible safety issues, would this work on a ...
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Induction range vs gas
In the next few months I have a kitchen remodel planned. One item to be replaced is the range/oven. Currently we have a "vintage" electric stove.
I am undecided as to whether to choose gas or an ...
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Can I take off the gas deflector on my stove for cooking with a wok?
This question might be Off-Topic, due to the gas involvement, although it is equipment related, but I'll see what people think.
I have a gas stove top, and I like to cook with a wok. But the gas ...
