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Can you explain the lifecycle of an onion?
Looking for some #kitchentips! I've just learned that onions don't last forever (I knew that, but this is still surprising). I was away from home for ~10 days, so my onions weren't given the usual ...
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sugardetoxme You can regrow the onion by planting it and even harvest the onion greens!
Learning how to poach eggs! Anyone have tips?
Made a speedy breakfast with @akhilg2002 of mushrooms topped with poached eggs and homegrown basil (yes the basil is still alive!). Not perfect, but these eggs turned out better than before. I trie...
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JenniferEmilson Yes- while you are waiting for your water to boil, and then drop to a moderate summer, crack your egg onto a small sieve (like you light use for tea) set over a cup. Let it drain all the loose bits...
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DietID_TeamDietitians Oh wow I was stirring like crazy! I'll try this next time. Thanks!
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marynfulton2 Add a little vinegar to your water! It helps the egg stay together as well 😊
Is dashi the "new" stock?
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Who is a dashi fan? I've never made it, but imagine it would indeed be a great stand-in for veggie stock. I always used the box kind (except for Thanksgiving when I make my own) and don't mind it a...
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Udi What is Dashi?
Love hard boiled eggs, but have a hard time taking the shell off. Any good tricks to share with me?
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sugardetoxme Don't use fresh ones (unfortunately) and shock with cold water right after boiling.
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sugardetoxme Also putting eggs in a closed Tupperware and shaking vigorously to shatter the shell works
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lauren I was told salt will do the trick!
Fresh cilantro & avocado are two of my kitchen staples. What are some of yours?
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akhilg2002 My wife is trying to get us to grow plants at home, so now our Basil plant is a source of extra seasoning on half of our home cooking!
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DietID_TeamDietitians Ginger!! I put it in literally everything from soups, to tea, to fish. I don't have an ice cream maker but if I did, I'd probably make ginger ice cream too ;)
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marynfulton2 Mmm two of my favorites. What would we do without spices and herbs?! They make life better 😊
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Udi
I heard that eggs in the US get cleaned in such a way that the protective coating on the outside gets stripped off and that's why we have to refrigerate them. But, freshly laid ones, I think you...
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MargaretG
My brother, who is a farmer, keeps his eggs unrefrigerated and unwashed up to 2 week but that makes me nervous. I usually refrigerated them even unwashed as soon as I get them from the hen. More:...
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JenniferEmilson
I've kept mine out for a week with no problem. So far!
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