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What are safety tips for using used bins to store food?

One tip for safely reusing food containers is to check their ratings. For instance, recycle containers that are not rated dishwasher and microwave safe. Also check their condition before reuse, and recycle containers that have started to bubble or warp; this means the plastic has started to break down, and they won’t seal tightly.\nTo disinfect used containers, especially those with stains, first soak them in bleach water, which both lifts the stain and kills bacteria. Then, wash them in the dishwasher or sink in hot water with anti-bacterial detergent or dish soap. Let them air dry, and if ..

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How do you freeze apricots?

Make simple syrupCombine 6 cups of water with 2 cups of sugar in a stock pot over medium heat. Stir the sugar with a wire whisk until the sugar dissolves. Let the syrup cool. Wash, peel and slice apricotsWash the apricots under cold water. Fill another stock pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Place apricots in the water with a slotted spoon for 45 seconds. Remove the apricots from the boiling water and allow them to cool. Use a paring knife to remove the skin from the apricots. Slice apricots into quarters or wedges.Mix apricots with syrup and lemon juiceIn a large bowl, mix the slice..

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How are Khmer foods prepared?

Khmer food is traditionally salty and bitter. Cambodians use acidity, not only to balance sweetness, but to enjoy on its own, as in unripe fruit, pickles and tamarind. Common spices in Khmer food include cardamom, star anise, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and turmeric, and the cuisine also uses indigenous herbs such as lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, cilantro and kaffir lime.\nRice is a staple of Khmer cuisine, and it is generally eaten in large portions at almost every meal. Cambodians enrich stews, curries and braises with coconut milk, and, if used, they slice or mince meat and a..

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How many small marshmallows equal one large?

Marshmallows are a confection made from corn syrup, gelatin and eggs. Marshmallows were first produced in France in the mid-19th century and were originally made from a mixture of sugar, eggs and the gummy root of the marshmallow plant, a medicinal herb known for centuries for its anti-inflammatory properties. Eventually, gelatin was substituted for marshmallow root in the recipe. This innovation is responsible for creating the soft, springy texture that is characteristic of modern marshmallows.

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What are some tips for cleaning and filleting a fish?

Once the fish is scaled or skinned, insert the filleting knife into its belly, starting at the tail, and make a smooth cut to the head. This opens the belly, allowing the guts to be removed.\nTo fillet the fish, make a slice along the back of the fish from head to tail. From here, slice the meat away from the ribs with the knife, starting from the head of the fish. Remove any excess bones or skin.

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Where can you buy Popcorn Sutton Moonshine?

Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton was a popular moonshiner and bootlegger in Cocke County, Tennessee, who was known for his corn whiskey. Sutton was arrested in 2008 for illegally selling distilled spirits, and was sentenced to prison. While under house arrest, Sutton entrusted his recipe and techniques to James Grosser and they formed a company, J&M Concepts LLC. Sutton committed suicide in 2009 before commencing his jail sentence. In 2010, "Popcorn Sutton's Tennessee White Whiskey" was launched. A lawsuit with Jack Daniel's for trademark infringement followed, which hampered production. As o..

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How do you blanch fresh green beans?

When blanching fresh green beans using boiling water, use a large pot and enough water to ensure that all beans are covered by the water. The amount of water should be at least twice the amount of green beans. Adding salt to the water can increase preservation time and add flavor to the beans. Chopped fresh green beans require less blanching time as compared to whole beans.\nAlternatively, blanch fresh green beans in the microwave by chopping them into small pieces, then placing them in a casserole dish with water. For half a pound of fresh green beans, use a 3-quart casserole dish, filled wit..

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How long do you cook a turkey in a Nesco roaster?

Before placing the turkey in the roaster, rinse the thawed turkey and pat it dry. Preheat the roaster to 400 degrees. Season and stuff as desired. Place the seasoned turkey in the roaster, cover and roast for 1 hour at 400 degrees. Turn down the temperature to 350 degrees and roast until done. If the turkey is finished cooking too early, reduce the temperature to 200 until it is time to serve.Turkey, like all poultry, should be roasted until it reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees. For an accurate temperature, measure in the thickest part of the thigh.To quickly thaw a turkey to prep..

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Where can you find a recipe for rock candy with pictures?

Find rock candy recipes with pictures on WeAreNotMarth.com by clicking Recipes at the top of the page and then clicking Make Your Own Rock Candy on the next page. The next page displays a recipe with pictures.\nFind rock candy recipes with pictures on PagingFunMums.com by clicking Cooking with Kids on the home page and then clicking How to Make Your Very Own Rock Candy on the next page. The next page displays a recipe with pictures, a list of ingredients and suggestions for other recipes.

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What is the difference between unsulphured and sulphured molasses?

Some believe that the taste of unsulphured molasses is "cleaner" overall as well as being sweeter.\nMolasses is the liquid that is left over when sugar is processed. There are several kinds of molasses other than sulphured and unsulphured. Fancy molasses is a very light and sweet molasses from the first boiling of the sugar cane or sugar beet. Light molasses is also produced from the first boiling. Both are sweet enough to use as toppings for breakfast foods such as pancakes and oatmeal.\nDark molasses comes from the second boiling of the beet or the sugar cane. As its name implies, it is dark..

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