I made a white bread recipe with whole spelt flour, probably didn't knead it enough, etc. and it didn't rise much. So it was undercooked inside and very cooked
This has been discussed briefly elsewhere (e.g. here), but it doesn't seem to have been asked generally. In the USA, there are a variety of dates printed on fo
Bought it a the groceries store, and forgot it in the groceries bag. So it was left at room temperature, in the original sealed container for
I steamed some broccoli and asparagus and let it boil dry. Is it safe to eat the food? Thanks!
Background: Do canned kidney beans contain Toxins? BBB - Phytohaemagglutinin Question: From my searching around the Internet I've found that there's a lot o
I'd been taught growing up that you should never store canned food in the fridge in the open can. Is there any scientific basis to this, or is it just an old wi
I am using citric acid as a preservative for peanut sauce. The 1tsp per quart is not strong enough. Is it safe to use a higher concentration? My peanut sauce is
I have some fresh longaniza, maybe about 1 1/4" thick. Normally I'd throw them in the oven for 30-40 minutes or so then fry them real quick for texture. I want
I took out a Pork Roast that was completely frozen solid (double wrapped) and set on counter. Forgot about it until 6 hours later but it was s
I have seen videos that chicks are going into a grinder alive. (Please don't watch this video if you are a sensitive person.) Is it true that sausages are mad
I read an article from NYT a while back that flabbergasted me. The author claims "Food and Drug Administration regulations stipulate that fish to be eaten raw -
I have had to buy a new freezer as mine broke last night, a new one will be delivered tomorrow morning, but I have to unplug it tonight. Will
If our silver plated chafing dish has some copper showing ( the silver plate has worn off) is it safe to heat a cheese dip in and serve it from?
The calculator here: http://www.butterball.com/how-tos/thaw-a-turkey says I need about four days of thawing, and I only have two. Can I cold water thaw it at
When using garlic or onions - is it redundant to rinse them in water, being that you take off multiple layers before preparation?
I will be smoking a brisket on Christmas Eve for 6 to 8 hours, and then completing the cooking of in the oven on Christmas day. I want to keep it moist, avoidin
I've got a bit of a problem with my... refrigerator? I'm not sure. Basically, after a single night in the fridge packed food develops severe condensation on th
In a humid environment, with an abundance of fruit at certain times of the year, what is the best method for drying fruit slices for later use? I don't want to
If a ham was cooked for 20 mins in an oven before realising that there was a layer of oven cleaner in the oven, is the meat safe to eat?
I'm cooking a 2kg octopus at home. Can I eat the head, or just the legs? Update: Thank you to both answerers for the useful info. The head was amazing, as deli