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How many times can I use a salt block?

Awarded Sep 11 at 21:09

Jay

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Potency of stored baking powder - decreases with time or exposure to air or both?

Awarded Sep 11 at 10:01

bob1

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My netting is not, perhaps, the best

Awarded Sep 3 at 16:48

AMtwo

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Silicone food molds that have been used to prepare (caustic soap): Safe for use with food again?

Awarded Sep 1 at 19:06

Sneftel

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What temperature should pre cooked salmon be heated to?

Awarded Aug 22 at 18:04

Onyz

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Good salt:water ratio when boiling pasta

Awarded Aug 14 at 18:57

moscafj

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Does temperature of water affect carbonation process

Awarded Aug 12 at 12:07

djmadscribbler

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Vanilla extract with pure alcohol

Awarded Aug 11 at 11:52

Chris H

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What's the difference between masa for tortillas and for tamales?

Awarded Aug 10 at 8:50

Onepotmeals

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Is it the ash from Mount Vesuvius that gives Italian tomatoes their great taste?

Awarded Jul 24 at 7:52

John Doe

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Why heat milk and use it to temper eggs instead of mixing cold milk and eggs and slowly cooking the whole thing?

Awarded Jul 3 at 14:21

Ray Butterworth

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Do I really need fermentation weights for making sauerkraut?

Awarded Jun 26 at 3:31

moscafj

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Can I make roux with a fat different than butter, and if yes, what considerations should I take into account?

Awarded Jun 24 at 1:55

Jolenealaska♦

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My barista friend insists that coffee cups must be heated for better tasting coffee. Is there any science/data supporting this?

Awarded Jun 22 at 22:25

moscafj

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What to do with insoluble tamarind parts found in a paste pouch, to prevent them appearing in dishes

Awarded Jun 21 at 23:19

moscafj

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Why can't you use lard or dripping in an electric deep fat fryer?

Awarded Jun 20 at 2:50

Jerry Stratton

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Challah Loaf Tearing

Awarded Jun 10 at 15:34

GdD

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Difference between letting yeast dough rise cold and slowly or warm and quickly

Awarded Jun 7 at 20:27

wumpus D'00m

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Are there food safety issues at a teppan restaurant?

Awarded Jun 5 at 23:57

Caleb

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What does "curd" mean in a South Asian recipe?

Awarded Jun 1 at 0:07

SourDoh

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How do you make homemade tortillas if the masa or corn meal is raw?

Awarded May 28 at 19:51

FuzzyChef

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What's the secret to well-seasoned pulled pork?

Awarded May 25 at 22:58

moscafj

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What is the basic difference between curry powder and garam masala?

Awarded May 25 at 3:21

Greybeard

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Making crispier waffles in the oven

Awarded May 21 at 17:06

Sneftel

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Japan Pufferfish preparation technique training

Awarded May 12 at 4:43

L.Dutch

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Preserving beef stock concentrate

Awarded Apr 19 at 12:56

moscafj

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When does a spatula or spoon become sterile during cooking?

Awarded Apr 16 at 0:02

moscafj

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What are these two brown spots in my enamel pan?

Awarded Apr 14 at 7:31

FuzzyChef

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Salvage tuna marinated in pineapple

Awarded Apr 11 at 12:41

FuzzyChef

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How to season iron cookware on gas stove?

Awarded Apr 9 at 21:42

rumtscho♦

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Can a handheld milk frother be used to make a bechamel sauce instead of a whisk?

Awarded Apr 5 at 19:02

Tetsujin

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Is bird feed edible?

Awarded Mar 31 at 13:22

Stephie♦

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Can I bake Nutella?

Awarded Mar 29 at 15:47

Layna

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Is this yellow substance on my chicken meat a fat deposit, and is it ok?

Awarded Mar 29 at 5:41

J Chant

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Why does a whetstone create old paint like substance

Awarded Mar 27 at 2:06

Tetsujin

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Removing oil bubbles from bolognese sauce

Awarded Mar 25 at 11:50

SAJ14SAJ

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How can I improve the colour of my red wine mousse?

Awarded Mar 15 at 17:10

Chris H

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What went wrong with my choco-chip cookies?

Awarded Mar 12 at 15:40

GdD

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Do tea filter bags filter out vitamins and minerals?

Awarded Mar 10 at 18:20

GdD

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What is sortexed rice?

Awarded Mar 8 at 13:35

rumtscho♦

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Does oven polenta actually work?

Awarded Mar 7 at 23:01

hodale

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What to do with forgotten, uncovered raw chicken in the freezer?

Awarded Feb 19 at 13:42

Sneftel

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What does salt do in bread dough?

Awarded Feb 1 at 21:21

rumtscho♦

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Dominique Ansel book - ambiguity in the recipe

Awarded Jan 28 at 4:41

Stephie♦

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Why won't my bread rise much during baking?

Awarded Jan 24 at 14:42

GdD

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Are mascarpone and clotted cream the same thing?

Awarded Jan 24 at 14:42

mrwienerdog

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Does flour have yeast?

Awarded Jan 18 at 8:11

Sneftel

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Swollen meat packages (modified atmosphere packaging)

Awarded Jan 17 at 3:57

Tetsujin

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Can I add new yeast to a dough I made with dead yeast?

Awarded Jan 14 at 9:17

GdD

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What is this freaky knife for?

Awarded Jan 11 at 20:33

FuzzyChef

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Why does baking cooked rice not overcook it?

Awarded Jan 9 at 1:24

dbmag9

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Protecting gingerbread house windows from humidity

Awarded Jan 3 at 11:07

Willk

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Why not use alcohol ice?

Awarded Jan 2 at 12:41

dbmag9

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What is the proper way to trim green asparagus?

Awarded Dec 30, 2022 at 18:36

FuzzyChef

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Is it dangerous to stack stainless steel cookware?

Awarded Dec 29, 2022 at 9:31

MrBlueCharon

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How long to heat up a cast iron pan for cooking

Awarded Dec 24, 2022 at 23:17

rumtscho♦

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What is Baker’s Cookie Coconut?

Awarded Dec 22, 2022 at 18:50

JustAnotherCoder

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Should I cover food while reheating it in a microwave?

Awarded Dec 9, 2022 at 10:05

Wayfaring Stranger

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Are there food combinations that are dangerous?

Awarded Dec 8, 2022 at 14:51

Silent-Bob

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Milk curdles while heating to make yogurt…is it safe to eat?

Awarded Dec 5, 2022 at 21:51

Stephie♦

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