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I do not have the luxury of a car or my own washer and dryer. The coin laundry is just 2 blocks away. So I walk there weekly. I carry it with a "garbage" bag since using the laundry basket will collect dust and emission. I have been looking for an alternative since carrying a garbage bag of...

Are mini green or red peppers (size of small potatoes), mini tomatoes (size of ping pong), and really mini tomatoes (size of paintballs) genetically mofidied? Hybrid? Or natural? What are their proper terms? Are they less nutritious than their larger counterparts?

Do you use the inner bowl that comes with the rice cooker or a seperate plastic bowl to wash rice?

Once you are done cooking, the hot cookware is then placed on this pad thing that prevents the heat from burning the counter top. What is this pad thing called?

These powder packages do not carry a fact sheet. Do garlic powder have significant nutrients? How does the garlic powder fare with the real thing in terms of nutrients? How long can I keep the garlic powder in a container on the shelf? It is not listed on the package. I have searched and...

What type of comb is best for removing dead hair just hanging on the scalp? Prefered if someone can show me a picture what the comb looks like.

1. I know it is okay to deep dry with a carbon steel wok. But what about a non-stick one? Is it okay? 2. Is anything required to be placed between the wok and bamboo steamer? Or does the bamboo steamer sit directly on the wok? 3. Is it safe to use a metal steamer rack (I think that is what...

How does it feel to sleep on a camp/army cot? Any campers here? Or people who have been in the service? That thin layer of polyester with an inch or two padding any good for sleeping? Any back pain or joint pain? Especially those who have been sleeping in one throughout their service.

Are non-stick frying pan suppose to go bad in like 2 months? Because I am starting to see a few tiny cracks on the surface!!! Bits of it probably ended up in my food. :( How concerned should I be if some did ended in my body?

I am tire of the same old pinch of salt. Is there a dry and shelfable condiment I can add to it? Other than raisens or anything that is sweet.

Good or bad? I been reading the bamboo steamer thread, and I see that many of you steam with your wok. But in another thread about getting a new wok or not, a link (see below) was posted, and it mentioned not to steam with it. http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/features/wok1.html Ctrl+F: steam

What advantages does a clay pot have over a metal? They are still around for a reason. So I thought there must be something about it that has not gone away. Can a clay pot tolerate high heat or will it crack? Does food taste better? Does it cool down faster? Anyone who owns or knows about...

For those who have tried powder milk, would you please answer some questions. It's cold and gas is not cheap. So I want to make less trips to the supermarket. I don't want to buy large quantities of milk as I know it would not be consumed in time. So my solution is powder milk. Please keep...

How does one separating the cholestrol from the egg? And how much protein will be lost along with the separation?

Which aisle can I find whey protein powder in the supermarket?

Hello, Would someone please tell me the advantages and disadvantages of using steel, glass, and plastic? For bowls and plates. Don't need to mention about the microwave factor as I don't use it. Thanks in advance for the help.

Hello, I never been much into nuts. But shopping last winter was a major pain with all the snow, slippery sidewalks, and wind blowing in my face and into my sleeves. Therefore, I plan to stock up some dry food so I would have to shop less. Nuts came to mind. Aside from peanuts, which I...

Hello, I would like to grow some plants indoor for cooking. The products from the local market are lousy. They are chemical-sprayed, scarred/rashed, contain pale patches, mushy, and expensive! Not to mention the numberous hands that have touched it before I put it in the shopping bag! I...

Hello, I got some questions for bread machine and waffle maker owners. I plan to get one of the two. Here is the thing, aside from a computer, I don't like machines. Especially if it involves food. I just get paranoid when my food is made by a machine. Chemicals it might release to the...