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Not all French Presses are created equal; some have the obnoxious habit of getting creases at the edge of the filter, which lead to grounds coming up the sides. Other filters deteriorate more quickly.
My experience is that a fine metal mesh filter tends to last longer than nylon filters, and that I am always going to be unlucky when it comes to the French ...
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How long a French press will last depends on how long you use it, and the quality of the one you buy. I've had mine well over 10 years and see no reason to replace it, but my previous one was cheap junk and lasted less than a year.
Of course treating it right will help it last. Keep it clean, dry the screen after washing so it doesn't rust out, and don't ...
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In most cases, when packaged food advises you to preheat your oven (often giving a ridiculously long time), it's in the interest of having a “ready in 10 minutes” highlight on the packaging.
You can just put the food immediately, set the timer to the suggested time plus half your normal preheating time, and go spend your time on something more fulfilling ...
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Your question asks about a lot of very specific scientific detail, but really, with a bit of experience, you can make sorbet without any of that.
For most fruits, you need about 1/3 as much sugar as fruit by volume - two cups of fruit and 2/3 cup sugar is pretty common in recipes. This works with a good variety of fruits - for example, mangoes, ...
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