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What is Paula Deen's recipe for French toast?

Start by slicing a 13- to 16-ounce loaf of French bread into 20 1-inch slices. Arrange the slices in two rows in a buttered 9 by 13-inch baking dish with the slices overlapping. In a separate bowl, combine 8 large eggs with 2 cups of half-and-half, 1 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Season with 1/4 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon and nutmeg as well as a dash of salt before beating with a whisk until blended. Use the mixture to evenly cover the slices of bread in the pan. Use a spoon to allow the mixture to enter between the slices. Cover with f..

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What is a good sipping whiskey?

Some of the best bourbons available include Elijah Craig 21-Year-Old Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve Seasoned Oak Finish, Old Forester 2014 Birthday Bourbon and Angel's Envy. These excellent bottles of bourbon cost between $43 for Angel's Envy to $140 for Jefferson's Presidential Select 21 Year Old. Additional fine sipping whiskey options include Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, Four Roses and Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20-Year-Old.

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What is the conversion ration for oil to applesauce?

Substituting applesauce for butter or margarine when baking changes the consistency. Quick breads, muffins and other moist, cake-like baked goods are the best suited recipes for substituting applesauce for oil. Unlike cookies, which need butter for flavor and texture, these baked goods can be made effectively using applesauce without much sacrifice in taste. Baking with applesauce adds moisture, while cutting fat and calories. Baked goods with applesauce may be slightly moister and denser than the original recipes with oil.

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Why is starch a non-reducing sugar?

Amylose starch, commonly just called starch, is a non-reducing sugar because it does not oxidize easily, which means the oxygen molecule does not chemically combine with copper to turn into an acid. This, in turn, helps it store energy. According to Agriculture and Consumer Protection, starch comes in both crystalline form, amylose, and non-crystalline form, amylopectin. Starch granules vary in shape, ranging from round and lenticular, or lentil-shaped as commonly found in barley and wheat, to polyhedral, oval and reniform or kidney-shaped, found in oats, potatoes and peas.\nStarch is one of t..

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Where can you find instructions for a Rival chocolate fountain?

The manuals for Rival's chocolate fountains are comprehensive. Safety information informs consumers how to prevent accidents and injuries. An illustration accompanies written instructions describing how to set up the product. Operating directions explain how to preheat the appliance and add the chocolate. Details are provided to guide the consumer in selecting chocolate. They describe the types of chocolate that work well and the quantities of chocolate needed for several serving sizes. Also, the directions list how much oil must be added to each amount of chocolate in order for the subst..

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What are some dishes you can make using Trisha Y recipes?

To make six sweet pea burgers, scoop the insides from two baked sweet potatoes and mash with two cans of rinsed garbanzo beans in a medium bowl. Stir in a beaten egg, 2 cups of bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan, and season with 1 teaspoon of chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet, make patties and cook about five minutes per side until brown and crispy.\nTrisha's un-fried chicken recipe starts with four boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and dipped in 1 cup of buttermilk with 1 ..

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How can you learn which brands of chocolate contain palm oil or use child labor?

The use of palm oil in common products like chocolate, processed foods, peanut butter and margarine leads to deforestation in countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia where orangutans live. Rain forests are clear cut and burned to plant oil palms, leaving the primates without homes. In response, many consumers choose to buy chocolate and other products that are produced without the use of palm oil.\nChild labor is also a concern in Western Africa and Central America, where the majority of cocoa beans are grown. While a fair trade certification or Rainforest Alliance label on the product is a h..

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How are oranges ripened?

Oranges are slightly different from other fruits in that they do not continue to ripen after they are harvested. The key to enjoying ripe oranges is to harvest them properly.Keep an eye on the treeAs soon as oranges begin to fall from the tree, start harvesting the fruit. This indicates that the fruit is mature.Make note of the varietyDifferent varieties of oranges mature at different times of the year. Most varieties are ripe in the fall. Between September and October, Hamlin and Parson Brown oranges should be ready. Jaffa oranges should be ready in the middle of the growing season, between N..

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How long can you leave cheese out?

Softer cheeses, such as mozzarella and cottage cheese, need to remain refrigerated unless they are being used. Hard cheeses, such as Parmesan and Romano, can stay out for longer periods of time. When storing cheese, it is best to use an airtight container or leave the cheese in its original packaging. When cheese is exposed to air, it dries out and can become moldy, according to the Clemson Cooperative Extension.

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Where is the hottest pepper in the world grown?

According to The Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion tested at over 2 million Scoville Heat Units and is the hottest pepper on the planet. The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is grown on the Caribbean island of Trinidad, but its test results have not been confirmed by Guinness. The island nation is known for its hot peppers with a previous world record holder the Trinidad Scorpion Butch T that requires chemical masks and body suits to harvest.

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