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I work for a small bioinformatics company and I build websites. I like PHP and JavaScript and I'm learning Django with Python.


Sep
7
answered How should swordfish be prepared?
Sep
7
answered What can be done to thin chocolate for dipping?
Aug
27
comment how to grind pistachio nuts so that they stay dry
I have used a food processor. A mortar and pestle may be something to try as well.
Aug
27
answered When boiling potatoes, should I put them in with the cold water or in to the hot?
Aug
27
answered Can you put lasagna together one day, and then make it about 24 hrs later?
Aug
27
answered how to grind pistachio nuts so that they stay dry
Aug
27
answered How to clean cauliflower?
Aug
27
answered To which internal temperature should I cook beef for rare/medium/well done?
Aug
27
answered What is the correct water to pasta ratio?
Aug
23
comment How do you prepare a steak to be rare and very rare (blue)?
Good answer but two minutes per side can easily cook a medium size steak too much for rare. I recommend using a technique to test for rare: cooking.stackexchange.com/questions/2788/…
Aug
19
comment How can I make a Taco Shell?
Nice answer... Been using this technique for too many years to remember... In fact, used it last night!
Aug
19
comment How to Peel Potatoes
Without scraping your knuckles ;--)
Aug
11
answered I wanted to make homemade pickles, does it matter what type of salt I use?
Aug
4
comment Is there a non-penetrative method for checking cake doneness?
As is the case for all eye-ball recommendations, you need to use complimentary methods. That is why I mentioned the time point. But yes, this is definitely an estimate and should be used as a supplement to other methods.
Aug
3
answered Is there a non-penetrative method for checking cake doneness?
Jul
28
comment Cooking away alcohol
Who says that wiki is correct? I worked in industrial kitchens for 8 years and a biochemistry lab for 10. My experience says otherwise... Plus, a comment will do - no need for a minus one.
Jul
28
answered Cooking away alcohol
Jul
26
answered Food sticking to fry pan
Jul
26
answered Pan reutilization techniques
Jul
26
comment What are the differences between different types of onions, and when do you use them?
+1: I like this answer... These onions are great for subtle flavors.