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How to separate two jammed-together measuring cups?
I have two Pyrex measuring jugs (this type) that have got jammed together, one inside the other, I'm looking for suggestions on how to separate them again.
I've already tried
washing-up liquid ...
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Baking in Glass Loaf Pan
Do you have to adjust oven temperature and cooking time when cooking in glass loaf pans? My Ricotta Pound cake never seemed to get done in the middle (took another 10 minutes beyond recommended ...
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Where can I buy borosilicate (Pyrex) bakeware in the U.S.?
Because of the shattering dangers of the apparently inferior lime glass that Pyrex uses for manufacturing in the U.S. as exposed by Consumer Reports, I'd like to replace my Pyrex with borosilicate ...
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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 a double walled glass mug really keep the liquid warm?
I saw some double walled glass mugs like this one and I am wondering if that really works in keeping the liquid warm.
If not, is it just for the looks and marketing spin?
Is there a vacuum ...
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Why are red wine glasses wider than white wine glasses?
I understand that one of the important aspects of a wine glass is that it has smaller opening at the top, which is going to help concentrate the aromas.
But why are glasses for red wine generally ...
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Bar ware - What kind of glass is this?
I'm trying to purchase some of these cocktail/martini glasses, but I can not find a name for them. If you search martini, you get a traditional martini glass (straight sides). If you search for a ...
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Cleaning a tea pot
I have read somewhere (don't remember where, long time ago) that tea enthusiasts clean their tea pots only with water and without soap. Additionally they only rinse it and don't use a scrub to remove ...
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Should I polish a cast iron pan for use on a glass cooktop?
There was a question asked here about using cast iron on glass top ranges. In the responses, there was a link to an article about cast iron equipment. Here is a quote.
There is also an almost ...
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Can microwave safe glass vessels be used in an electric oven?
Can microwave safe glass vessels be used in an electric oven?
I have this oven: http://www.cromaretail.com/Bajaj-28-Litres-2800TMC-Oven-Toaster-Grill-%28White%29-pc-469-468.aspx
I just checked and ...
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Can I roast in glass?
All,
Recently we moved house, and took it as an excuse to ditch a bunch of old and dying roasting pans.
We kept some glass trays (suitable for cooking in) though, and have ended up using them for ...
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What kind of cookware is suitable for a glass ceramic stovetop?
I have a glass ceramic stove surface. I need to buy some cookware, but I'm not sure what kind I need to buy.
The manual has the following opinions about what cookware I should use (paraphrased):
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Glass cooktop safety
I recently had a grease fire on my glass cooktop. thankfully I had a B/C class fire extinguisher handy but now I'm worried that my cooktop is no longer safe to use.
does anybody have any advice for ...
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Can I Use Normal Household Glass Items to Steam Cook Inside Pots?
I have normal glass kitchenware. Stuff like glass rice bowls and glass cups. Assuming that I do not want to spend and store products that would help me steam cook food...is it safe and effective to ...
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If I use a diffuser will I be able to use a pressure cooker to can food on my glass top stove?
I have a glass top stove and just purchased an All American pressure cooker/canner. It's very heavy and will hold 7 quarts or 19 pints. If I use a diffuser will I be able to use my stove to can food?
