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| Green Potatoes |
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| Potatoes exposed to bright light develop green patches. This green skin contains the toxin 'solanine' which can cause cramps, headache, diarrhea, and fever. ... more |
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| Poisoneous Mushrooms |
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| You are not sure if the muhroom in your garden is edible or not? Here is how you can find out ... more |
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| How a cake stays fresh |
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| If you store half an apple in the container where you are storing a cake, the cake will retain its freshness longer ... more |
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| Cleaning Mushrooms |
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| To keep mushrooms from discoloring, squeeze the juice of one quarter lemon onto a paper towel and wipe each cap with the dampened towel, this also helps clean the mushrooms ... more |
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| Grating Cheese |
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| When grating cheese, spray the surface of the grater with cooking spray to prevent the cheese from sticking. Or you can use vegetable oil lightly ... more |
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| Basting Without Burning |
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| Tomato-based barbecue sauces, teriyaki sauces, and honey glazes contain sugar, which can burn easily. Avoid charring meat or poultry—and ensure that it gets that rich, caramelized finish—by waiting to apply sweet sauces until the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking. Your patience will be (deliciously) rewarded. ... more |
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| Freezing Wine |
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| Many of you may see this post title, laugh, and say “Leftover wine? What’s that?” But in my house, we never quite finish a bottle of wine, and I hate to throw away what’s left, no matter how little it is. The good news is that your leftover wine doesn’t have to go to waste. You can save it by freezing it.
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| Artichokes Storage |
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| Fresh artichokes may be stored unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week. However, since you don't know how long they've already been on your grocer's shelves, it's best to use fresh artichokes on the day of purchase. Cooked leftovers can be refrigerated up to four days. ... more |
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| How to choose Artichokes |
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| Artichokes discolor if they come in contact with uncoated aluminum or cast iron. Use a stainless steel knife and nonreactive pans when preparing and cooking them. ... more |
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