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Making Orange Colored Icing for a Cake
Asked by M.F. from New York
on October 14, 2011
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Is there a way to use natural ingredients to tint white icing orange (relatively easily)? I'd like the color to be bold like a pumpkin, but if not, it can be a little...
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- Red + yellow food dye = orange ;) They do sell 'organic' food coloring, I have no idea what's really in it...
- I use all natural food colorings you can get at natural food markets. The brand I use is India Tree. You can also order another brand here http://www.naturalcandysto...
- I'm going to assume that the Wilton paste coloring is not all natural and not what you're looking for? That's probably the best way I can think of but if you're looki...
Substitutions
Asked by E.K. from Portland
on December 22, 2008
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I am trying to make some christmas cookies, and realized that I do not have all the ingredients. With the weather what it is, we do not want to go to the store. My r...
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- I used clementine zest in gingerbread last week, and it worked out just fine!
- For the zest, ABSOLUTELY! However, the juice will be a little more tart, I would recommend just adding a little extra sugar (really just a little more) and you should...
- I think clementines would be a great substitute. And since they tend to be a bit sweeter prolly make the cookies taste awesome.
Turkey Brine
Asked by A.J. from Seattle
on November 18, 2011
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Has any one or does any one regularly brine their turkey? This is the first year I am doing it and I am a little nervous, because I don't want to ruin my turkey.
The...
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- Keep us updated on the results! I've been brining my turkeys for over ten years, but always with a pretty simple recipe of water, salt, sugar and some hard herbs like...
- Sounds yummy. You could call it your drunken turkey recipe. Let us know how it turns out!
- What is all that stuff? Fat tire??? Is that a joke? Just keep it simple with salt, sugar, water, and maybe some peppercorns. Hope it turns out! Thanks for the...
Cookin Mamas: Recipe Question
Asked by I.L. from Alexandria
on December 23, 2010
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I found a recipe for creme brulee french toast. It looks absolutely delicious and I am going to make it for Christmas morning.
The recipe calls for a teaspoon of Gran...
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- Grand Marnier gives an organe flavor. The cheaper option would be Triple Sec. If you are looking for an non alcoholic option just add orange juice concentrate ( the fr...
- Don't know an answer to this at all, but oh, haven't had breakfast yet and this looks yum, yum
- I had that at a shower--it's SO good. But the cook did say that it's better with it in. I'm in the same boat as you. If I can find a mini bottle, I'll go that way. ...
Cranberry Cupcakes Question
Asked by H.W. from Portland
on December 22, 2011
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I'm planning on making cupcakes topped with cranberries to take to a gathering tomorrow night. Tell me, can I just rinse the cranberries and then drop them on top of t...
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- I know the berries will burst when heated. They will probably sink and burst. You may end up with cranberries at the bottom of the cupcake instead of the top. If it...
- Whole cranberries are super bitter. I don't know how you would incorporate them into a dessert. Every cranberry dessert I've made either cooks the berries in sugar or ...
- H.- People where I grew up always blanched them before putting them in anything. I would cook them with honey because cranberries alone are very bitter.
Organic/non-toxic Insect Repellent
Asked by Y.C. from Los Angeles
on June 3, 2009
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I'm looking for some safe alternatives to the chemical-laden insect repellents found in most stores. Our family is going to Nebraska soon, and I would like this trip ...
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- Anything that includes tea tree oil is natural insect repellant, they hate the stuff! I also get non-toxic everything!!! not just bug repellant but household cleaners...
- Whole Foods has some natural insect repellent and sunscreen in one!
- There is a company called Gardens Alive that has non-toxic insect repellents. You can order over the internet. Have a great trip!
Facial Cleanser
Asked by M.C. from Washington DC
on July 10, 2011
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What is a good facial cleanser for a 10y boy?
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- I also use cetaphil and a daily scrub, St Ive's.
- Arbonne's FC5 products are good for any age. PM me if you would like to try a free sample.
- Velocity, by Mary Kay. Hands down the best, purest cleanser and moisturizer for young skin (male or female). They don't need all the extra fancy stuff you need as yo...
Corn Bread Not Turning Out
Asked by L.H. from Pittsburgh
on March 14, 2008
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I don't bake very much. I asked my daughter to make cornbread the other day. She followed the recipe from the bag of corn meal. The cornbread tastes really good, bu...
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- Make sure you are beating the batter as long as the recipe requires. There is far less protein in corn meal to bind together to give the finished product cohesion. Wha...
- Corn bread is supposed to be very crumby. You could add a little more oil or egg for binding. When you pour it in the tin/pan, it should be the consistency of brown...
- Dear L., How old is your cornmeal? If you have had it for awhile, the bread will be dry and crumbly. Make sure all of your ingredients are fresh. Check the temp. i...
Spices in Baby Food
Asked by K.M. from Laredo
on May 12, 2011
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What are good spices that mix well with butternut squash??
I make my DD baby food and she is now to the point where I can start mixing in spices to her purees.. I j...
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- In every other country in the world, babies eat mashed up adult food - spices and all. So don't worry about going light on the spices. You'll be doing your daughter a ...
- cinniman would be a great spice for squash and sweet potatoes. carrots and garlic go well together.
- I would go with cinnamon, nutmeg, and thyme. When I make butternut squash puree, I use shallots, thyme, honey, salt, and pepper, but for baby food, I would be sparing ...
Oh My Bland Blueberries!!!
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on September 15, 2011
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Hi Everyone.
I bought the biggest bag of frozen blueberries I could find and it turns out they're horribly bland! My family usually loves my blueberry muffins but ...
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- I make a blueberry sauce for ice cream, cheesecake or pancakes. http://allrecipes.com/recipe/blueberry-sauce/detail.aspx
- My MIL went and picked blueberries with the kids and they were HORRIBLE! I didnt have the heart to throw them out, so we put some cool whip all over them and ate it f...
- I hear you. I know some orchards pick fruit before they are ripe so they can ripen "on the truck". I think they might do that to blueberries but blueberries don't ge...
