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How do you eat chia seeds?

Produced by the Salvia hispanica plant, chia seeds have a mild, nutty flavor that pairs well with both sweet and savory dishes. One ounce of chia seeds contains 139 calories, 9 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbohydrates, 11 grams of dietary fiber and 4 grams of protein. While many sources claim that chia seeds are beneficial for losing weight, some studies have demonstrated that the seeds had no significant impact on weight loss or appetite suppression.

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How much do blueberries weigh?

There are larger varieties of blueberries that fit 90 or less into a cup. The weight is still approximately the same for the cup, yet each blueberry weighs over 1.5 grams on average. Approximately 3/4 of a pound of blueberries fits into a pint. One hundred and forty grams is almost 1/3 of a pound, so a pound of blueberries is approximately three cups. A person needs about four cups of blueberries to make a blueberry pie.

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What part of the chicken is white meat?

Muscles that are not regularly or roughly used result in white meat. In chickens, this is meat on the upper part of the chicken. Dark meat is the result of muscles that are used very frequently, such as legs. The reason for the difference is myoglobin, which is a compound that transports oxygen. Muscles that are used more require more oxygen and, therefore, have more myoglobin. The more myoglobin a muscle receives, the darker the meat will be when cooked.

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Does the Applebee's website have a guest survey?

Applebee’s feedback forms and surveys require information that can be found on the guest's receipt, such as the date, time, check number, total amount due, a unique nine-digit serial number and the server's name. As of 2015, taking the survey enters the guest in an instant-win sweepstakes that requires the entrant to be 18 years or older and a legal resident of the United States.

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What is a good recipe for a three cheese spinach dip?

To prepare the dip, coat a 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray, and fill it with 1 3-ounce package of softened cream cheese, 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese and 1 8-ounce loaf of prepared cheese product diced into cubes. Cover the dish, and cook the mixture on high for one hour or until the cheese melts, stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of Kalamata olives, chopped and pitted, as well as 1 finely chopped garlic clove and 1 10-ounce can of diced tomatoes with green chilies. Thaw 1 9-ounce box of frozen spinach, drain and add to the dip. Cook on a low setting, covered, for an additional 20 m..

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How do I reheat a previously cooked lobster?

To reheat a lobster in the oven, preheat it to 350 degrees. Brush the lobster with melted butter and lemon juice, wrap it in aluminum foil and set it atop a baking tray. Bake the lobster for 5 to 10 minutes or until it reaches 180 degrees. To broil the precooked lobster, preheat the broiler, insert the thermometer into the lobster and place it approximately 4 inches away from the heat source. Broil the lobster until it reaches the recommended internal temperature reading.

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What is white miso?

Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning paste made by combining fermented soybeans with different mixes of rice, wheat, barley and other ingredients, depending on the miso being produced. Miso varies in texture, taste and appearance depending on the ingredients, fermentation time, salt content and fermenting vessel used. It also varies depending on the region and season it was produced. Miso is typically used in sauces, soups, marinades and dressings.

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What is the difference between pancetta and bacon?

Both bacon and pancetta are raw meats and need to be cooked before consumption. Pancetta is often sliced thinly and wrapped around vegetables before cooking, or cubed and used like bacon.\nThe process to smoke bacon does not involve any heat, so it remains raw, but the smoking can be done with an array of different woods to impart particular flavors to the meat.

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What are the uses of a ginger jar?

A modern usage of the ginger jar is to convert them into the bases of table lamps. The jars' construction gives them an edge in this manner of use because they have a low center of gravity due to their squatness and width.Ginger jars originate in China where their use in the spice trade was superseded by demand in the West for vases and other ceramics with a Chinese flare. This demand created a large market for decorative ginger jars produced without any practical purpose in mind and exported from China to Europe and the rest of the West.Ginger jars are decorated in a great number of diff..

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How much does a cucumber weigh?

Cucumbers are grouped into three main categories: slicing, pickling and novelty. Most slicing cucumbers measure 6 to 9 inches in length. Pickling cucumbers are typically 3 to 6 inches long and weigh 2 to 7 ounces. Novelty cucumbers, such as the English cucumber which normally weigh 10 to 14 ounces, reach 1 to 2 feet in length and 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter.

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