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Are Green Potatoes OK?

Sometimes when peeling a potato, I find that areas of it are a bright shade of green. Does this mean that: A) The potato is OK to eat? B) The potato is OK to eat, as long as the green parts are removed and discarded? C) The potato is not OK to eat…
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Why do chefs insist that cleanliness is next to godliness?

From what I've heard and seen, chefs seem to be very concerned that the area that they are working in is kept spotless. For instance, when cutting up veggies, they are careful to keep everything on the cutting board and are quick to clean the…
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Can I engrave a stainless steel pot inside?

I'm thinking about giving my stainless steel pot volume markings on the inner wall, like in 250ml increments, with a multitool and fine diamond tip. Various info says that scratches in stainless are benign since the material is the same throughout.…
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Can I drink black tea that’s 13 years past its best by date?

I have black tea bags, they’ve been stored in a sealed container, but the best by date is 2010 (13 years ago) can I still drink it safely? It’s decaffeinated blackberry sage tea. What signs should I look for that would tell me it’s unsafe?
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Why does a whetstone create old paint like substance

I am new to using whetstones. As such, I purchased a cheap Whetstone (manufacturer is FULUDM) and used an old cheap knife to practice. What I've noticed is, the 1000g grit (which is a green stone) seems to generate a paint like substance. My…
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When does parboiling "begin"?

I had a recipe for roast potatoes that states to parboil for 5 minutes before putting in the roasting tin. Unfortunately I don't have the recipe still with me for reference but this is a general question for when instructed to parboil for a short…
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Why consume DRIED apricots within 21 days?

I bought a large bag of dried apricots at Costco. I was planning to enjoy them slowly over the next few months (the Best Before date is in mid 2023) but the label says: "Reseal and refrigerate after opening and consume within 21 days." I find that…
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What's the best way to remove melted plastic from a glass cooktop?

We have a glass/ceramic electric cooktop (standard, not induction). A couple nights ago one of us bumped the knob and turned it on without noticing. This caused a plastic bag touching the electric burner to melt onto it. I scraped off most of the…
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What is a salad knife?

These Web pages all depict a salad knife in a formal table setting: Petrossian.Com TheSpruce.Com CzarInAShop.Com VectorStock.Com These Web pages offer to sell or rent salad knives: PEAKEventServices.Com ImpulseEnterprises.Com Amazon.Com I’ve…
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What is this elongated plastic and metal utensil?

I inherited this utensil as part of a larger cutlery case containing lots of other stuff, all related to the kitchen somehow. I do not know what this is supposed to be for, it might even be part of something else. There is what seems to be a hole…
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Why do I find rocks inside bags of lump charcoal?

I frequently find golf ball-sized rocks in bags of lump charcoal. Usually after the fire has burnt out. Is this some by-product of the charcoal manufacturing process or an under-handed attempt by the manufacturer to cheat on the weight of the bags?
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Are red beans supposed to look pruney when soaking?

I'm a teen trying to cook for himself and I wanted to make some red beans and rice. After I boiled the water, I started soaking the red beans and in just 5-8 minutes, the beans pruned up like your fingers in bath. I got so scared (I still am),…
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Spice blends have no flavor?

I recently purchased a local taco spice blend (basically: chili pepper, paprika, garlic, cumin and oregano) but it tastes bland when I cook with it. In fact, I often find this when I try to use spice rubs (even mixing things from my spice cabinet)…
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How can a flat rotating disk whip egg whites?

The Bamix 'beater' attachment is just a flat disk which rotates on an immersion blender. When it rotates the disk stays mostly in place, it doesn't displace the liquid in a way that moving a traditional whisk would. How does that beater attachment…
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What can I call this Swiss Chard side dish exactly in a menu?

What can I call this side dish (I have to write it on a restaurant menu)? I have already written "cooked swiss chard" but I think it is not the exact definition. It is a mix of herbs that grow spontaneously on the fields, are then cooked and sautéed…
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