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Is it possible to recreate Old Bay Seasoning at home?

When making the seasoning at home, blend together about 2 teaspoons of black pepper, white pepper, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and paprika. Combine the mixture with about 2 tablespoons of ground bay leaves, ground mustard and celery salt. Finish it with a dash of red pepper, mace and cardamom. Each person's tastes are different, so the blend can include more or less of any seasoning, or even eliminate a spice, if desired.Old Bay Seasoning started as a seasoning for fish and crab dishes more than 70 years ago. While it started out as a seafood seasoning, people now use it for pizza, c..

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What is glucose syrup used for?

Glucose syrup is a highly processed product that improves the color, texture, flavor and stability of many foods. It is therefore useful in a variety of products such as beverages (both alcoholic and otherwise), confectionery and dairy products. It is used to sweeten jams and jellies and as a medium for cough medication and vitamin tonics.\nThe liquid that is used as fake blood in the entertainment industry usually contains glucose syrup. Glucose is both inexpensive and acts as a thickening agent, both of which are essential for fake blood mixtures.\nGlucose syrup is used as a replacement for ..

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Does organic mean the same thing as non-GMO?

The following are requirements specifically for the USDA Certified Organic Seal:No use of chemical or synthetic fertilizers and pesticides No use of antibiotics and synthetic hormonesGovernment regulationThe following is required specifically for the Non-GMO Project's Non-GMO Seal:Undergo mandatory testing for the presence or use of GMOs at various levels of productionThe following are requirements for both the USDA-Certified Organic Seal and the Non-GMO Project's Non-GMO Seal (in addition to the above):No use of GMOs in all aspects of farming and processingEmploy a trustworthy..

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What keeps things colder: plastic wrap or aluminum foil?

Aluminum foil and plastic wrap both have their advantages and disadvantages for wrapping up food. While aluminum foil tends to keep food colder, it is not the best option for acidic foods like berries and tomatoes. However, if these acidic foods are wrapped in plastic wrap first, then aluminum foil around the plastic wrap is the best protection. Plastic wrap is best for produce, sandwiches and acidic foods.

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How do you make a Hershey bar pie?

To make the pie, place 1 6-ounce Hershey bar in a bowl, and melt it in the microwave for one minute or until the chocolate is smooth. Once the chocolate is the correct consistency, fold the frozen whipped topping into the melted chocolate. Spoon the chocolate and whipped topping mixture into your pie crust, cover it, refrigerate it for 6 hours or until firm, and garnish as you wish.\nThere are many variations of the Hershey bar pie. A recipe from Food.com, for instance, calls for you to heat 16 large marshmallows and 1/2 cup of milk over a double boiler until melted as an alternative to the wh..

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What is a simple recipe for chili?

Simple, Perfect ChiliThis recipe appeared on the "All Stocked Up" episode of "The Pioneer Woman." It makes 6 to 8 servings.Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 1 hour 20 minutesTotal time: 1 hour 35 minutesIngredients2 lbs. ground beef1, 8 oz. can tomato sauce2 cloves of garlic, chopped1 tsp. salt1 tsp. oregano1 tsp. cumin1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper2 tbsp. chili powder1/4 cup masa harina1, 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed1, 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsedShredded cheddar, lime wedges, onions, tortilla chips for servingCook ground beef with the garlic over medium heat until browned..

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What are some good ways to store fresh garlic?

When freezing garlic, chop it finely first and wrap tightly in a freezer bag. Grate the garlic as needed. Unpeeled garlic cloves can be frozen as well. Just remove the cloves as they are needed. Freezing garlic puree is a third option and involves blending two parts oil to one part garlic. Freeze the puree immediately. It stays soft in the freezer and can be used as needed.\nWhen drying garlic, use fresh and firm garlic cloves. To start, peel the garlic cloves and cut them in half lengthwise. Proceed to dry the cloves in an oven heated at 140 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours. Next, reduce the..

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What are some good uses for lemon juice?

Use lemon juice on windowsills and doorjambs to keep crawling insects at bay. To loosen up any caked-on food in the microwave, mix juice with water and operate the unit for at least five minutes . Rub lemon juice on aluminum cookware and then buff to make pots and pans look brand new. Because of its high acid content, lemon juice keeps delicate fruits such as avocados and apples from browning. Treat blackheads by rubbing the skin with lemon juice, or mix it with baking soda to make teeth whiter.

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What is the recipe for Libby's pumpkin roll?

Begin by greasing a jelly roll pan, lining it with wax paper, and greasing and flouring the paper. Lay out a thin cotton kitchen towel and sprinkle it with powdered sugar. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon each of baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves. In a large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar and 3 eggs until thick, then beat in 2/3 cup of pumpkin.\nStir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture, and spread the batter into the jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup of chopped walnuts, if desired. Bake at 375 F for 13 to 15 minutes or until the cake s..

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Does bread last longer in the fridge or outside?

Refrigeration pulls moisture from bread. Wheat flour is full of starch, which breaks down and reforms as it absorbs water during baking. As the bread cools, it looses moisture and becomes hard and stale. Refrigeration only speeds up this process.\nFreezing helps trap the moisture and is considered one of the best ways to store bread. Reheating the bread in the oven can help restore the moisture and make seem like it was fresh.

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