Food & Cooking

Food is any plant or animal matter that, when ingested by an organism, provides nutrients to maintain life. Cooking is the preparation thereof, especially by applying heat. Questions here include how to macerate raspberries, the ingredients in specific foods, what foods are available, and much more! Bon Appetit!

  • What do you eat at Night of the Radishes?
    Radishes, green onions, corn harvest like foods
  • What is mundo soup?
    Mexican soup from cows intrals,,,
  • Where is the Poptart factory located?
    Pop Tarts are made by Kellogg Company, whose main office is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, with plants located in fourteen...
  • Does mellow mushroom deliver?
    yes
  • What Traditional cooking methods and utensils are used in Switzerland?
    There have been many utensils used....these statistics could not match the following results, to interpret the given data that...
  • What is the relationship between hospitality and entertainment?
    you need to be polite and learn how to deal with people politely and efficiently so that others respect you and you get a good...
  • How many kg is one cup?
    Kilograms measures MASS not VOLUME. However, CUPS measures VOLUME, not MASS. Therefore it all depends on WHAT you're putting in...
  • Is your 5 a day just fruit and veg?
    Yes. The 5-a-Day campaign implies that you should eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
  • How do you cream shortening?
    Add sugar and work the shortening with a wooden spoon or mixer until.. well, creamy.
  • Why is main dish important?
    It is important because its the main part of the day you will actually eat.. That's why its always the heavy food like (meat and...
  • How big is the worlds biggest onion?
    The Kelsae Sweet Giant Onion hold the Guinness World Record for the Largest Onion in the World.
  • Why does chocolate milk not need to be refrigerated?
    Chocolate milk does need to be refridgerated just like white milk.
  • What is the main basic ingredient when making sabayon?
    The basis for sabayon is egg yolks. You add sugar and wine and beat it in a double boiler over simmering water until it thickens.
  • What are the 5 most important food groups?
    Fruits,Vegetables,Grains,Meats and Beans,and Dairy.
  • Do microwaves kill nutrients?
    A microwave actually kills a great deal less nutrients than a stove does.
  • Is lemon juice an electrolyte?
    No but if you rub it on your penis it feels good
  • Is American cheese halal?
    Truthfully, recently I have read an article that says some cheeses might be haram. Some cheese can contain enzymes of pigs. You...
  • What is the national dish of seychelles?
    rabbit stew
  • What is calabash style?
    Calabash (as far as the cooking category goes) is a way of cooking seafood that began in the small fishing village of Calabash,...
  • What is a group of sausages?
    Kielbasa,Pork,Beef, etc.
  • May i enquire about your spoons?
    Yes, you may.
  • What country does a bhaji come from?
    It comes from India.
  • Is tree bark used to smoke foods?
    if its dried yes you can. I'm not sure if lots of people do it with like every type of bark though. i know some people who make...
  • What is a Scotch Bowl?
    Scotch bowls were made to be hung over a fire in order to cook broth or porridge. Both are dishes that need to be stirred...
  • What is the function of the connection tissue in meat?
    The connective tissue in meat is the tendons, ligaments and cartilage of the animal. It's what connects the muscle to the bone...
  • How do you bloom gelatin?
    Blooming gelatin is just the process of soaking it in water before adding it to other ingredients - it helps the gelatin to...
  • Is a quart larger than equal to or less than a liter?
    A US liquid quart is smaller than a liter: One US liquid quart equals .95 liter; one liter equals 1.06 US liquid quarts.A US dry...
  • Why does Kellogg not use the zip type liners?
    1: They do use zip-type liners in their cereal boxes. ANSWER 2: Kelloggs cereals don't use zip type liners here in South...
  • What are small pickled cucumbers?
    Gherkins!
  • How do you say become in french?
    the verb for become is deviendre
  • What sounds good for lunch?
    brunch
  • Is rye whiskey gluten free?
    Yep - distilled alcoholic beverages such as gin, vodka, scotch whisky and rye whiskey are made from the fermentation of wheat,...
  • Places that begin with h?
    Holland
  • Which foods are best for high iron low cholesterol?
    Green leaft vegetables like spinach,amaranthus etc.
  • What foods have double consonants in them?
    Foods like: carrot, almonds, pasta, apple or beans.
  • What does blue pancakes mean?
    It might refer to a pancake made with blueberries or blue food colouring. A pancake that has gone stale with blue mould on it.
  • When is Master Chef season 2 starting?
    FOX has announced that Master Chef season 2 will be returning June 6, 2011.
  • Can certain foods make you smell?
    Yes, strongly flavored foods can make your perspiration take on an odor. Alcohol and garlic are two examples. It would require...
  • Are smoked oysters still good if they are green in the middle?
    It depends... Green is a sign of mold. so maybe that... if it's just in the middle it could be anything!
  • How much time will be taken to thaw frozen chicken salami?
    More info required: is it a whole chicken salami and, if so, what diameter is it and how much does it weigh? Or is it slices and,...
  • Can Muslims eat seafood?
    It's likely. I don't think they can eat pork due to their religion though.
  • Where in the world are peas grown?
    many different places-- they are easy to grow. they grow almost everywhere in the USA, and all over New England for sure!
  • What is a flatfish dish?
    filet of sole
  • The taste of medicine might be modified from sour to sweet so that children would be more willing to take it - why is this?
    So it tastes better to eat so children take the medicine to make them better sooner. On the other hand medicines may be made to...
  • How do you make tomato juice out of tomato paste?
    add lots of water, salt, and put it in a blender. Then put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • What traditional food does Celtic people eat?
    They ate a number of foods such as barley, wheat, carrots, fruits, berries, wild greens, wild animals, fish, and lamb chops.
  • How much does it cost to go to Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts College?
    About $40,000 a year, but it depends on the campus and the courses you take. Contact the school directly for specifics.
  • What nutrients are in tomato soup such as vitamins?
    In canned tomato soup there is Vitamin E and lycopene.
  • What is the difference between jelly and blancmange?
    blancmange is made of milk
  • Do fizzy drinks make you fat?
    some times they do but with some people they just bloat them up.
  • Does mint really cool things down or is merely a sensation?
    Yes it is merely a sensation.Menthol has a property to stimulate the cold sensitive receptors in skin and mucus membranes...
  • Why do Americans traditionally eat cabbage black eye peas and hog jowl on January 1?
    January 1 Fare The tradition is that you celebrate decadently on New Year's Eve with caviar and champagne (or the best food you...
  • Are there any Canadian websites that offer free printable coupons?
    There are many coupon websites (usually .ca sites) that offer coupons and deals for Canadian stores. I would start with a search...
  • Why are eggs sold in dozen?
    Eggs are traditionally sold by the dozen because the old imperial measurements such as inches,feet,pennies were all calculated by...
  • What are the ingredients in Dream Whip topping mix?
    sugar, dextrose, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut and palm kernel oils), modified cornstarch, propylene glycol...
  • How can cut flowers stay fresher for a longer period of time?
    if you have a full grown flower then stick it in the fridge normally but if its a smaller flower you can put it in a baggie with...
  • How many amps does a blender draw?
    depends on oyur blender. it usually says on the box or in the manual
  • Can you put porcelain bowl in pressure cookers?
    No, it would break into a lot of little pieces.
  • Is terpene alcohol an intoxicant?
    Probably, but I wouldn't advise drinking it to get drunk! It occurs naturally in the essential oils of certain plants. It is used...
  • What type of food hazard is it when you find a plaster in food item?
    Its a chemical hazard
  • Where can you get fresh Halal bacon in Malaysia?
    Actually all the food in malaysia is halal except some chinese one but not all
  • Is a peanut a vegetable or a fruit?
    Its both.In botanical terms it is considered a legume, which is a fruit. In culinary terms it is considered to be a plant...
  • Scalloped potatoes- how long to cook?
    Test them after an hour and see if they are tender enough for you. I sometimes cook mine part way before I put them in the...
  • Which has the most energy per gram bread or sugar?
    Bread
  • What options should you take if you want to be a chef?
    i would suggest applying at your local college to do nc proffessional cookery then you can advance on to different jobs or higher...
  • What goes well with wine?
    Food
  • How long do you cook 2 turkey legs in a Showtime Rotisserie?
    3 hours
  • Can you make syrup out of hot water and sugar?
    To make a simply syrup, combine a cup of water and a cup of sugar in a sauce pan. Heat until the sugar is completely melted.
  • What can be substituted for evaporated milk in pound cake?
    Instead of evaporated milk, you could take some dry milk and reconstitute it using only 40% of the recommended water, which would...
  • Why are hot dogs called hot dogs if they are not made of dog meat?
    The origin of the term 'hot dog' lies in the suggestion that sausages, because of their anonymous nature - finely-minced...
  • What are some foods that begin with the letter Y?
    yolk, yams, yellow squash, Yakitori, yogurt.YogurtYams yogurt; yellow squash Yellow rice Yam
  • Another word for meat?
    Carcass, (but this is really more of the animal not as much about the actual meat).Flesh or organs. Pork, beef, poultry, veal,...
  • How do you say how much is this in Romania?
    How much is it ? (en) = Cît costă ? or Cît face ? [ro]
  • How do you make boneless chicken with ah so sauce?
    Potatoes, onions and eggs.
  • How much sodium is in two liters of sprite?
    Nutrition FactsServing Size 8 1/10 fl oz (240.0 g)Amount Per ServingCalories 96
  • Does panera bread do takeouts?
    yes, panera bread does do take outs. people order takeout for many different reasons
  • How do you grill pork loin chops?
    Set your grill to meduim cook chops for 8-10 mins each side. (depending on chop thickness) let the chops rest for a few minutes...
  • How do you make cereal on little alchemy?
    field+farmer That's not right. That makes wheat. Any other suggestions?
  • What are some special Scandinavian and Latin American Christmas foods?
    Christmas FoodsFish is the feature of Christmas Eve dinner in a number of countries. For example, Austrians eat baked carp and...
  • Is genetically modified food better to use in Canada?
    (Please note that the question asks for an opinion; therefore, the responses given below contain personal views, not factual...
  • What is the difference between maki and sushi?
    There are many types of sushi; Nigiri -Sushi (hand shaped sushi), Oshi-Sushi (pressed sushi), Maki-Sushi (rolled sushi) and...
  • How do you prepare a nutritious dish?
    Start with nutritious ingredients like fresh vegetables.
  • What is a common dutch biscuit?
    The Dutch have a sweet tooth: enter any grocery store and you will see shelf after shelf of cookies, cakes and sweet breads. It...
  • Why is flour used as a thickening sauce in a white sauce?
    because it absorbs some liquid and therefore makes the sauce thicker
  • What is an example of technology you use in the kitchen?
    Any tool that has been developed by science for practical purposes is an example of technology. A knife or a toaster are both...
  • Who is the person who sells food?
    The name of a salesman would be a vendor, or shop-owner. For specific foods, you would have butcher for meat, baker for bread and...
  • What does salt do in homemade pancakes?
    it makes them salty yum
  • What benefits did the river provide for ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia?
    it provided water for drinking and an easy route for transportation. the river also helped with merchant trading because people...
  • How long will pure vanilla stay edible?
    Assuming you mean liquid vanilla extract, it will stay good forever. The vanilla essence was extracted using alcohol, and the...
  • Where can you find jello instant pumpkin pudding?
    The only place I found it was at shopfoodex.com
  • Where are potatoes carried?
    Usually at supermarkets or grocery stores.
  • What is most popular food in US?
    I think Mcdonalds Generally speaking, It could range from fast food-- which includes hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fries, soda-pop,...
  • Explain why a carrot feels spongy after being soaked in salt water?
    Water moves out of the carrot's cells and into the salt water due the difference in concentration of NaCl. This might account for...
  • Can your 4month old baby have ice cream?
    No. A four month old baby should only have breast milk, formula milk which is designed for infants or boiled (then cooled) water....
  • What is Risotto Method?
    The risotto methed speaks to cooking risotto which is rice in some Italian dialect. The risotto consists of mainly one thing not...
  • What type of meal is suitable for a teenager?
    10-12 like: -spagetti and meatballs with cheese on top-macaroni-fish sticks with tartar sauce-soup13-15 like:-ham & cheese...
  • Is raw vegetale juice better then boiled vegetable soup?
    Vegetable juice has a higher concentration of veg compared to the soup - i.e 100ml of juice will have had many veg juiced to go...
  • How do you ferment meat?
    Yes......if you have some acid content, or smoke it, both of which kill bacteria. Think about beef jerky......salt kills...
  • What are the safety rules of an electric whisk?
    dont stick your fingers in the spinny bit