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    Buttermilk

    My kitchen rule => Milk should never have to be chewed. :ohmy:
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    Wood chips on gas grill?

    How do you add wood chips (for smoke) to a gas grill?
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    West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper?

    The cover has a well on top for adding butter onto the popcorn. Does anyone know WHEN during the popping process the butter should be put into the well and in what FORM (chunks, melted...)?
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    How Long Does Guacamole Last?

    Avocados ripen (soften) from the stem end down. I pick avocados that are somewhat soft at the stem end and the main body somewhat firm (only a slight give when pressed). If they are too firm, you can leave them in the sunshine for awhile to soften them. This proceedure always yields avocados...
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    Brining questions

    The link for aforementioned Alton Brown's Good Eats Roast Turkey Here is a link for Hormel Foods on brining. I have used brining solution to thaw a frozen turkey. Works perfectly if bird is completely submerged.
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    How to clean cast iron with food gunk.

    Ordinary dish washing detergent (Ivory, Dawn, ...) is OK to use with a plastic scrubber. It will remove oil and grease (duh) but it will NOT remove the carbon layers (seasoning) unless you scrub/scrape it with metal (steel wool/spatula). After washing, it is imperative that you immediately...
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    Second side always gets burnt...

    The ENTIRE piece is cooking when you put it on the grill so the flip side won't require as long to cook after the flip.
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    How Long Does Guacamole Last?

    Guac + air = brown. The less surface area exposed to the air, the better. So pick you storage container accordingly. Tall and skinny (water glass) is better than short and wide (bowl). Tamp and tap down as you fill the storage container to eliminate air pockets. Press plastic wrap onto the...
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    Stainless Steel vs. Carbon Steel wok

    How/when is salt used in the process you describe?
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    Stainless Steel vs. Carbon Steel wok

    Thanks one and all. I appreciate your advice. The concensus is for a carbon steel wok despite the extra care/maintenance required. My only hesitation is that some of you chefs may have "sous chefs" for that extra care.:wink: In my kitchen I am the cook, chef, sous chef, dishwasher and diner.:lol:
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    Stainless Steel vs. Carbon Steel wok

    MICHAEL IN FtW--- I am hesitant to question the advice of someone of your experience but I must. If you are going to use a wok for potty training, stainless steel is obviously the best choice:rofl:.
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    What's your favorite blade steel?

    OOPS!:ohmy:
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    What's your favorite blade steel?

    I want to see that 10 foot (10') shun of yours.:lol: What in the world do you chop with it?:ohmy:
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    Stainless Steel vs. Carbon Steel wok

    Hey, all you stir-fryers out there. I would appreciate your thoughts/experience on the pros/con of cooking in a stainless steel wok vs. a carbon steel wok.
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    Rust spots on knives

    And I "third" it. The metal composition of products labeled "STAINLESS" vary by manufacturer. Some compositions will rust. Many brands of automatic dishwasher detergent include an oxygen bleach which accelerates the oxidation (rusting) process.
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    ISO Recipes for dried SOY BEANS

    Send them to me, I need some to practice with:chef: I'll send you something different for a doorstop. How 'bout several pounds of very old chocolate flavored protein powder drink mix WITH its own scoop?:lol:
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    ISO Recipes for dried SOY BEANS

    I am looking for tasty ways to fix dried soy beans, in side dishes, in casseroles and especially as a big ol' pot of beans. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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    Regal Breadmaker manual needed.

    Katie E.--- Sure 'nuff, it's a Regal. The walk from the breadmaker to the computer was longer than my memory:) Thanks for the link.
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    Regal Breadmaker manual needed.

    I need Owner's Manual for a Rival Kitchen Pro Breadmaker, model# K6725. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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    Making Garlic Oil

    GotGarlic--- Thanks for the link. This thread has been an eye-opener. I have innocently assumed anything drowned in oil would be safe. It's fresh infusion only from now on.
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    Hello everyone. Knife info wanted. Please.

    One company that caters to the food service industry and claims to be "...the largest manufacturer of professional cutlery in the United States" is Dexter-Russell.
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    Anyone familiar with the Big Green Egg?

    My "egg" type grill is 30+ years old and did a Humpty Dumpty years ago. While it won't rust, it will crack. I fashioned a couple of metal bands to hold it together. It's now relegated low & slow grillin'.
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    Recommend a tea!

    I drink LOTS of iced tea brewed from my own blend of teas, including an organic gunpowder green tea. I like Dragon Water Tea Co. Terrific selection (with detailed description of each tea) and customer service. Check out their Tea Tasting Club.
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    Hello everyone. Knife info wanted. Please.

    Sukeetoshyoo88--- re: your cracked paring knife, you might check Wusthof warrany info at: WÜSTHOF - Warranty
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    Use and care of kitchen knives

    Search Amazon.com for "knife block" and you will see dozens of different styles by major knife manufacturers and many more. Ebay also has way too many, including exotic blocks of wood for making your own knife holder.
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