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Can I descale/decalcify my coffee machine without a special product?
I have a capsule espresso machine. The company sells a special decalcification kit. However, I think that it only contains a citric acid and nothing more, yet it is quite expensive.
The question is ...
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Why are standard cast iron maintenance practices compatible with food safety?
How on earth is not washing a cast iron with soap not harmful? Since even if you wash it good with hot water and Salt, wouldn't there still be a possibility of harmful bacteria and such left in the ...
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How to clean and maintain cast iron lids
I have a number of cast iron lids that fit skillets, dutch ovens, etc. Most have the little cone-shaped spikes on the underside to collect and return moisture to the food.
I have no issues cleaning ...
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Grinding melted latex off a pizza stone?
My fiance and I got a pizza stone for christmas, and are still learning how to use it. Tonight we accidentally used a potholder which had silk-screened designs on it, and almost immediately the white ...
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How can I prevent my ice cream bucket from drying out?
I live in New Mexico which is a dry climate. During the winter I store my ice cream bucket in the garage. While ice cream buckets that are not in use are prone to drying out, storing it in the garage ...
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Is there something better than mineral oil for cutting boards?
I've been using mineral oil to oil my wooden cutting boards ever since I found out this was a good thing to do. I had a couple of bamboo boards up until I bought a really great John Boos carving ...
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Using a ceramic honing rod for Global knives?
I just bought a Global knife (GF-33) and the literature that came with it suggests using a ceramic honing "steel" rather than a steel one. Apparently steel could be too abrasive for the type of metal ...
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Cast iron pan flaking
My cast iron pan has started to give off tiny black flakes after 3 months of use. Are these dangerous in any way? Are we ingesting iron? There are patches on the skillet that are now a little ...
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What cost-effective things can I do to help my knives stay sharp longer?
I'm a poor college student that doesn't know much about his knives, pots, and pans. Specifically is there anything that I can do to make my knives stay sharp longer and maintain them without spending ...
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What type of whetstones are you using for sharpening stainless steel knives?
What type of whetstone should I use for sharpening knives made of VG-10, A2, D2, S30V?
More specific, for each step (grinding/sharpening/honing):
what kind of whetstone: natural or artificial? If ...
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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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Repairing the Seasoning on a Cast Iron Pan
I had some caked, hard burned substance (garlic, really, from steak) on my cast-iron pan. I tried cleaning it with a brush, and it didn't come off.
So unfortunately, I put a bit of muscle into it, ...
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What can I do about scratched pots?
I have a pot that is really nice, and I was silly enough to use a metallic spatula. It is not Teflon but looked ceramic, and it has scratches now. Can any repair be done?
Edit: I am including an ...
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How do you protect a pizza peel?
I got a pizza peel that feels like it is just plain wood. How can I protect it? I thought I heard somewhere to use some sort of oil.
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How to prevent the silver utensils from tarnishing?
What causes silver utensils to tarnish and how to prevent that?
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Does a sharpening steel ever need to be replaced? [duplicate]
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Do honing steels wear out?
I've been using my sharpening steel for several years. The tiny little ridges that run along its length seem to be somewhat worn, although ...
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Will using a knife sharpener reduce the lifetime of my knife?
In the long run, is it better to regularly use a knife honer instead of a knife sharpener once in a while to keep the edge sharp?
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Why do I need to cook milk in a cast iron pan before first usage?
I bought a cast iron grill pan from a famous Swedish four letter store.
And they suggest to boil milk with some vegetal oil before starting to use the grill.
Why is this necessary, and what ...
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cast iron pan rusting on bottom surface
I have a great cast iron skillet that I use frequently and also take superb care of. Until I noticed the bottom is coated in rust. I believe the high heat that I use from the range top cooked off all ...
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What does a healthy cast iron skillet look like?
I've read plenty about how to restore and season cast iron, but I have no clue whether any of the old cast iron I've inherited could benefit from this.
Is healthy cast iron black? or should it be ...
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How do you clean a cast iron skillet?
I have a seasoned cast iron skillet, and I don't want to mess up the seasoning when I'm cleaning it. What do I use and what don't I use to get it back to clean?
I've heard not to use soap and to ...
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What is the proper way to maintain a can opener?
I bought a hand crank can opener (Oxo) because of the good online feedback and only use the "shake" dry approach. It quickly developed rust in between the metal. If I invest the time and scrub, I can ...
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How to season a frying pan? [duplicate]
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What's the best way to season a cast iron skillet?
Does anyone know what the best way to season a frying pan is? I got taught the science of it when I studied Design ...
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How to look after non-stick cookware so it lasts?
Over the course of the last 4 years I think I seem to have been working my way through non-stick pans at a ridiculous rate, I think I'm on my 3rd frying pan and 4th wok - or something of that nature.
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Am I using my knives for the correct jobs?
I've got a limited collection of knives which I was moderately pleased to discover meet the "minimum requirements". But, recent activity on here has got me thinking - am I using them for the correct ...
