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I'm a B2B Messaging developer. This involves Java, C,network protocols, databases and (for my sins) WebMethods.

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Dec
21
answered Omelet help… gah why is it so hard?
Dec
21
comment What can I substitute for puff pastry?
+1 for the same reason. This is like asking what to substitute for the onion in onion soup.
Dec
21
revised Why did my fresh pasta come out pasty and lumpy?
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Dec
21
answered Why did my fresh pasta come out pasty and lumpy?
Dec
21
comment Why did my fresh pasta come out pasty and lumpy?
I would have said flour and water are the only ingredients you need. But the fact is, oil, water, eggs in different combinations make different pasta; not necessarily better or worse.
Dec
21
revised Can cold-brew coffee be heated? Why?
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Dec
21
comment How long can fish be left out?
It certainly doesn't matter that the OP's fish is long gone. We are producing answers for posterity.
Dec
21
answered Can cold-brew coffee be heated? Why?
Dec
21
comment How can I use my crock pot for a stove top soup?
A simmer is a just a very gentle boil.
Dec
20
comment Mayonnaise substitute in cake batter
Why do you think it is unsuitable? Have you tried the recipe before? I've been served 'chocolate mayonnaise cake' in the past, and it was delicious. Mayonnaise is, after all, just eggs and oil.
Dec
20
comment How can I quickly save a tasteless curry?
Mouth watering. Once nice touch is to stir in some lime pickle. It adds a sour, fruity tang.
Dec
20
answered How can I use my crock pot for a stove top soup?
Dec
16
answered Will storing spices on the oven affect flavor or anything?
Dec
16
comment When boiling water, why start from cold?
My basmati recipe is 1 part rice, 2 parts boiling water, salt, simmer covered for 10-12 minutes until absorbed. Brown rice might benefit from a soak though.
Dec
15
comment When boiling water, why start from cold?
What foods are enhanced by dissolved oxygen? And in what way?
Dec
15
answered When boiling water, why start from cold?
Dec
15
comment How to do hot spiced apple cider without apple cider?
At the end of the day there's no "should". If you want alcoholic mulled cider, start with cider ("hard cider" in US English). If you want something akin to what you were making from a packet, use unfiltered apple juice ("cider" in US English).
Dec
14
comment How to do hot spiced apple cider without apple cider?
"you need to be careful of dry ciders - they will need extra sweetening" -- only if you're a wuss ;)
Dec
14
answered What can I add to boiled lollies to stop them from melting in humid weather?
Dec
14
answered How to do hot spiced apple cider without apple cider?