Food & Drink - 23 October 2006

For some reason I remember hearing from my dad when I was younger that you should always start with cold water, but i cant remember why. Now I am in college trying to cook for myself and some kids are starting with hot water, while other kids are starting with cold water.

2006-10-23 08:01:00 · 15 answers · asked by rbailer 1 in Cooking & Recipes

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How much is a curling iron at dollar general?

2006-10-23 07:57:56 · 8 answers · asked by Brianna W 1 in Entertaining

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Do you lose or gain taste with age?

When I was younger I used to order everything special with no lettuce, pickles, or mustard; things like that. Now that I'm older either one of two things has happened. #1 I have simply stopped caring about whats on it, and just don't notice the taste anymore. Or #2 where I have acquired a taste for such things, where my sandwhiches taste better with lettuce, pickles, and mustard. Which is it? Or is there more options?

2006-10-23 07:56:00 · 9 answers · asked by Seffy D 1 in Other - Food & Drink

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Does anyone know what powdered eggs are?

I had went to a resturant yesterday and they had powdered eggs on the menu and I just wanted to know what they are?

2006-10-23 07:54:31 · 7 answers · asked by ericornelius 1 in Other - Food & Drink

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Why do lobsters have to be killed alive? Do they release toxic substances or flavors?

I just have the doubt because I study culinary arts and believe or not my professor couldn't answer my question.

2006-10-23 07:53:19 · 12 answers · asked by pao 1 in Cooking & Recipes

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What is the firmest small-sized common bean (when cooked)? see details?

I am looking for the name of a common/commercial equivalent of a native bean called Tepary bean, native from southern Arizona. I have tons of them, but as most recipes found in cookbooks and online call for common/commercial beans, I need to find it's equivalent so I can substitute bean type properly. The tepary beans are either white or light brown in color, about 1/4-1/3 inch in lenght, stay pretty much the same size when cooked, are very firm, and very high in protein.
Here's a link to them:
http://www.nativeseeds.org/v2/cat.php?catID=42
Thanks :)

2006-10-23 07:51:27 · 4 answers · asked by Delphine F 3 in Other - Food & Drink

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Can someone help me fix this recipe for orange bread? Or do you have another recipe you'd like to share?

It's a quickbread, like banana bread, and it came out too dense and rubbery. Can you tell me how to change it so it comes out lighter, but still flavorful and moist?
4 1/2 c flour
2 1/4 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
2 1/2 c sugar
1 1/4 c veg oil
1/2 T salt
1/2 c orange zest
1/4 c light corn syrup
4 lg eggs, beaten
2 1/2 c water (sounds like too much to me)
1 1/4 c evap milk
1 1/2 T orange extract
Sift together dry ingredients. In another bowl, combine eggs, zest, oil, corn syrup, water, evap milk & orange extract. Add to dry mix, stirring until combined (I had to use a mixer to get rid of lumps). pour into 2 greased loaf pans & bake at 350 for 50-60 min.

The flavor is nice & orange-y, but I wonder if I could use orange juice in place of some of the water to add even more flavor. Or does the acid do something to the leavening ingredients?

Also, could I use melted butter in place of some of the oil for added richness?

2006-10-23 07:47:44 · 7 answers · asked by luckylab8 3 in Cooking & Recipes

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what is for dinner tonight?

any ideals,something easy,recipe included

2006-10-23 07:44:55 · 17 answers · asked by I love dooneys 6 in Cooking & Recipes

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Can anyone recommend a cookbook?

I am trying to eat healthier, but I don't really know where to begin. Does anyone have a great cookbook they couldn't live without that makes recipes that people like me (who are used to fat, refined carbs, etc) can enjoy? I would rather start with some recipe makeovers, which I can experiment with, and then move into learning to like new things from there. I hope this makes sense.

2006-10-23 07:43:45 · 12 answers · asked by mountain_laurel1183 5 in Cooking & Recipes

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where can i get hoop cheese?

2006-10-23 07:42:06 · 2 answers · asked by Helga W 1 in Other - Food & Drink

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does anybody here like to put pickles on ice cream?

i do and i wanted to know if it was wierd

2006-10-23 07:41:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

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why dont alcoholic drinks state their ingredients?

why is it that alcoholic drinks are the only product on the shelf that dont state their ingredients?

I for one demant to know what Im consuming (what are they hiding!)

2006-10-23 07:41:31 · 4 answers · asked by matthew.armstrong 2 in Beer, Wine & Spirits

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Dinner party?

Me and a friend are holding an entertainment night to celebrate the finished projest of the caravan. We have decided we must have the party in the caravan yet it doesn't have electicity yet. What can we make or get that is cheap to make or buy that will seriously WOW our guests?

2006-10-23 07:41:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertaining

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where is the worst service station for food in the UK?

2006-10-23 07:40:07 · 22 answers · asked by Grit Savage 4 in Other - Food & Drink