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Kitchen Set?
Asked by G.F. from Odessa
on December 17, 2007
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I have a little boy almost 3 years old. For christmas I want to get him this kitchen set, its blue and brown and red, it has a frig and mircowave, and stove and sink,...
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- I bought my son a Dora the Explorer Kitchen when he was 2. My son loves to cook and we had no problem with that. I think limiting toys to "boys" and "girls" is not a g...
- We are getting my 18 month old a kitchen set for christmas this year. Kitchen sets are a great developmental toys, it enhances fantacy play which is extremely importan...
- My oldest was taken by my parents to Toys R Us to pick out his Christmas present at 3, he went to a kitchen set and played forever. My dad and brother had more iss...
Nonstick Frying Pans and Cancer Risks?
Asked by K.N. from Austin
on August 2, 2008
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Hello organic moms and/or culinary wizards out there... I'm in need of some education on the risk of cancer and toxic fumes from nonstick pans. A few months ago, I go...
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- Hi K., I did the same thing a few years ago. I got rid of all my non-sticks and purchased good quality pots and pans. The secret to cooking eggs and pancakes (and othe...
- According to Food Network"s Alton Brown, the fumes that are toxic from non-stick pans don't occur until the pan is above medium heat. For pancakes and eggs, you can p...
- So I did the same thing and threw out all those pans a few years ago. What works great for me are cast iron skillets. I couldn't live without mine.
Best Way to Preserve Strawberries?
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on June 21, 2007
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Fresh strawberries go bad so quickly. Do you have any tips how to preserve them longer? Thank you very much in advance!
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- You can preserve strawberries for a few months in the freezer by covering them in a simple syrup. (sugar/water) Look it up on the Food Network website under Alton Brow...
- Wash them, cut them at the top to remove the stem and put them in an air tight container without sugar. Putting sugar on them with turn them into a big pile of mush.
- We've found that washing and drying them in paper towels immediately after buying them prevents them from molding for a longer period of time. A couple more days anyway.
Tres Leche Cake Recipe
Asked by T.N. from Phoenix
on April 23, 2009
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I love Tres Leche Cake and like to cook, so I would love to get a great tres leche recipe and try to figure out how to make it myself and save some money. My daughter...
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- Try this link. This is the best recipe website that I've found. You can search for anything on there. Good luck! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tres-Leches-Milk-Ca...
- T.- Hello. I am very curious about how one would become a Professional Organizer. Can you share anything with me on your own journey? Are there professional organi...
- Hi T.. I love that cake too and I have a friend that shared her delicious recipe with me years ago. It requires some patience when you're pouring the mixture over th...
Need Lactose-free Dessert and Casserole Recipes
Asked by C.D. from Clarksville
on December 22, 2008
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My husband (although he doesn't like for me to talk about it) is lactose intolerant. I know cookbooks exist out there for lactose-free cooking and desserts, but with ...
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- go to http://www.godairyfree.org/ you'll find more than you were looking for enjoy, B.
- My son is lactose intollerent and is now 29. He use to take lactaid tablets from the drugstore and he could eat regular dishes. That would be much simpler than makin...
- I too am lactose intolerant, and have used Silk milk varieties for me and my family for years. I do find that since soy based products are derivative of soy beans, th...
Cleaning Butcher Blocks
Asked by D.W. from Dallas
on May 24, 2007
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Does anyone know the best way to clean wooden butcher blocks?
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- The best way I have found is to squeeze a fresh lemon on the board then sprinkle some salt, gently scrub with your hands or soft rag then wipe off with damp rag or spo...
- I agree with the salt and lemon, but I don't use olive oil because it can go rancid. I use food grade mineral oil. I wipe it with a cloth after pouring mineral oil o...
- We wash ours with soap and water (and have never had a problem with warping or anything). But then wipe them with olive oil and that will reserve the shine. -Char
Pancake Mix
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on June 24, 2009
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I am looking for a pancake mix recipe. I want to have a "pancake mix" where I combine the ingredients instead of buying a Krusteaz or Bisquick mix. Also, if you coul...
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- Hi! It looks like you've gotten some great responses, but I'm going to give you one more that is quite different from all the others you've gotten so far. This recip...
- Hi, I think I remember seeing on the FoodNetwork channel either Alton Brown or Nigella Lawson having a recipe for homemade "Bisquick" mix. Check it out and good l...
- Hi, S. S-- I used to make my own pancake mix recipe. Recently, I found a great one by Arrowhead Mills. It is called Organic Buckwheat Pancake & Waffle Mix. It carri...
Pressure Cooker
Asked by M.C. from Honolulu
on September 13, 2008
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I have recently acquired a pressure cooker. The first meal I cooked, I overcooked. The second meal I made a chicken with a yummy soy sauce ketchup type of gravy ( I ...
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- I've been using a pressure cooker since 1970 and LOVE it. I have the recipe book that came with it and it's wonderful for corned beef and cabbage, pork ribs and sauer...
- I don't own apressure cooker myself, but one of my good friends is from India and she cooks these wonderful delicious meals in her pressure cooker. If you want to try ...
- Mary, Try www.missvickie.com She is a Pressure Cooker expert and author of a pressure cooking recipe book. Good luck. D. Poe, ((Thousand Oaks) Personal Ch...
Freezing Strawberries
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on July 15, 2009
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1.) Is it better to freeze strawberries whole or sliced...or does it really matter?
2.) Should you wash the strawberries before you freeze them or after they thaw? A...
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- Rinse first, pat dry and spread out on a cookie sheet covered with plastic wrap. Freeze one hour and put into ziploc bags. They are wonderful for fruit smoothies,desse...
- I like to freeze fruits and veggies in the way I think I will use them. If I'm going to use the strawberries sliced, I slice them first, I might even put sugar on them...
- I have frequently frozen fresh strawberries that I couldn't use in time. Wash them first, and air dry them. If you freeze them whole, they're easier to slice while the...
Looking for Some Recipes
Asked by M.M. from Saginaw
on December 7, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone had recipes for some easy Christmas cookies like no bake cookies, (i dont know if that is the real name of them), & cut out cookies. Any othe...
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- I don't know of any no bake cookies, but I use the website: kraftfoods.com. It is a great site very easy to use and has lots of recipes. Hope this helps. ~C.
- I call these no-bake cookies 2c. sugar 1/2c milk 1 stick margerine or butter 3-4Tablespoons cocoa 1/2c peanut butter 2 1/2 to 3 cups oats 1-2 teaspoons vanill...
- No-Bake cookies 2cups sugar Bring first 4 items to a boil in a 1/2 cup marg lg sauce pan.Stiring so it doesn't 3 Tab Baking cocoa ...
