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How do you access the Franklin Mint Price Guide?

IGuide updates its database daily. Jon R. Warren, who is the writer of the books that have been the established authority on the value of collectibles for three decades, maintains the site. Search the database for detailed reports on a variety of collectible items. The prices and value estimates listed in the database are prone to wide variations from region to region, and collectors should only use IGuide as a reference guide. Users of the database have the opportunity to add and update data continually.

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How do you cook corned beef and cabbage?

Once the pot reaches a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, covered, for 2 1/2 hours.\nAfter 2 1/2 hours, add 4 small carrots cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 small diced onions, 1 pound of potatoes cut into 1/2-inch pieces and 2 stalks diced celery to the pot. Return to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes. Chop 1 small head of cabbage, and add to the pot. Cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender. Remove the bay leaves, and serve the dish immediately.\nTo serve, remove and slice the corned beef. Corned beef needs to be sliced thin and against the..

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What is an easy recipe for cheese straws?

To make Paula Deen's recipe, preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. In a food processor, mix 1/2 cup butter, 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper until a dough is formed. Scoop the dough into a cookie press with a flat ridged tip. Pipe the dough into 2-inch strips onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove to racks to cool.\nTo make Trisha Yearwood's recipe, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. In a mixer, mix 3 10-ounce bricks sharp Cheddar cheese and 1 cup butter. B..

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Is eating cheese bad for gout?

Gout is a painful arthritis caused by inflammation of large joints primarily due to an over-accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint space. Factors that can contribute to a gout attack include a decreased ability of the body to clear the uric acid or an increased production of uric acid. Additional preventive measures include reducing alcohol consumption, staying well hydrated and avoiding foods high in purine content such as seafood, poultry and meats.

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Why does lemon juice keep fruit from turning brown?

Browning of fruit is caused by three separate chemicals, including phenols, enzymes and oxygen. When an apple is cut and the inside is exposed, the cells are broken open and the phenols and enzymes begin to react with one another and with oxygen. The result is a brown chemical. Lemon juice is the strongest edible acid available that can stop the action of the enzymes. Apples can also be coated with mayonnaise or salad dressing to block out the oxygen, which will also stop the browning process.

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What is the meaning of Coca-Cola?

John Stilth Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola, began selling his first concoction as an herbal tonic drink in Atlanta in 1866. It was sold at the soda counters common to that time as a syrup extract to be mixed with carbonated water just before serving. Pemberton had initially named it "French Wine Cola," but a business partner of his, Frank M. Robertson, coined the beverage name "Coca-Cola" in reference to its main ingredients.\nBoth kola nuts (with their high caffeine content) and coca leaves are powerful stimulants, and as such, Coca-Cola was being marketed as an energy drink. As noted by Sn..

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How long does wine last unopened?

Cabernet sauvignon keeps for seven to 10 years, while zinfandel lasts for two to five years. Pinot Grigio keeps for one to two years, while high-quality rieslings can keep for three to five years. To maximize the shelf life of a bottle of wine, store it in a cool dark spot.

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What is a recipe for Mississippi cheese straws?

Prepare a food processor and a food scale to measure the cheese. Weigh the cheese on the food scale, and then grate it into the processor. Add in all of the remaining ingredients, and run the processor until the mixture within forms into a ball. Once the ball is ready, remove it, and roll it out onto a sheet of parchment paper with light flour sprinkled over the surface.\nRoll the ball into a sheet roughly 1/4 inch thick, and then use a pizza cutter with a clear ruler to cut the sheet into strips. Move each individual strip to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper; following this, cut th..

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How do you make homemade pork gravy?

Pork GravyTo make pork gravy with cornstarch, use the following recipe. This recipe is part of a recipe for pork roast originally published in Taste of Home magazine.Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 1-2 minutesReady in: 12 minutesIngredients:2 cups drippings from pork roast1 1/2 cups water4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch4 1/2 teaspoons cold waterHeat up the drippingsMeasure out 2 cups of drippings from a pork roast and skim off the fat. Pour the drippings into a saucepan or the original roasting pan and add 1 1/2 cups of water.Add the cornstarchMix the cornstarch and cold water together and stir to r..

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What are some simple recipes for vegetable lasagna?

To make the Cooking Channel's recipe, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl, whisk together 2 15-ounce containers ricotta, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper. Add 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, and stir. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups shredded mozzarella, 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan and 1 cup fresh torn basil leaves. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil with 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 diced onion. Add 3/4 cup shredded carrot, 1 diced yellow squash and 1 diced zucchini. Season with salt and pepper.\nSpread 2 cups mar..

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