Tips & Troubleshooting

Why is my peanut butter watery?

Why is my peanut butter watery?

For some reason, your peanut butter is watery. You’re a bit confused; you might wonder if there is cause for concern. Don’t fret. We’ll be sharing our thoughts on why peanut butter is sometimes watery. We’ll also let you know how to fix or thicken your peanut butter if it gets too light, and if/when you should be worried about your peanut butter. Why is my peanut butter watery? Watery peanut butter is often as a result of the peanut oil separating from the butter to form a thin layer at the surface. This is common with all-natural peanut butter…
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Can You Eat Cereal with Braces?

Can You Eat Cereal with Braces?

Cereal is a breakfast staple and everyone stocks it and enjoys it without even thinking about it. So, when you get braces, and a long list of forbidden foods follows, it is natural for you to worry about whether you can eat cereal with braces. So, let’s talk about if you can eat cereal with braces, what kinds of cereal you can eat with braces, and what food you can’t eat with braces. Can you eat cereal with braces? Yes, you can eat cereal with braces, but not all kinds of cereal. Crunchy cereal is very bad for a person…
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Can You Eat Potato Chips with Braces?

Can You Eat Potato Chips with Braces?

If you are considering getting braces or you already have them on, not only is it incredibly important to know how to care for them but you should also know what kind of foods you should eat and what kind you should avoid. You’re probably wondering why you should avoid some foods and if you can eat potato chips with braces. It’s a bummer that the majority of the foods you should avoid are favorites – but would you rather eat your favorites and have to wear the braces for much longer than you need to? In this article, we…
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Why Is Soy Sauce So Salty?

Why Is Soy Sauce So Salty?

Soy sauce has been used as a staple in various foods. It is not out of place to utilize it as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, a marinade for BBQ ribs, and even in stir fry rice, noodles, or ramen. However, adding soy sauce to your meal has to be done with restraint so as not to end up with a very salty mouthful when you eat the food. This popular condiment can be overpowering to other flavors of the meal if it is just put in carelessly and as soy sauce is so salty on its own, other…
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How Long to Cook 1.5, 2, 2.5 Lb Brisket in An Oven At 275 And 300f

How Long to Cook 1.5, 2, 2.5 Lb Brisket in An Oven At 275 And 300f

Timing and temperature are especially important while cooking a brisket in an oven, the end goal is to have a brisket that is tender, juicy, and easy to chew, and so this is where the planning of the exact cooking time comes into place as no one wants an overcooked or undercooked brisket.  Noting how long it takes to cook a 1.5, 2, and even a 2.5 Lb. brisket is simply a failsafe method to ensure that your dish comes out the way you want it to. This article contains those needed tips that will help you cook your brisket…
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Why Does Yogurt Get Watery Before and After Opening?

Why Does Yogurt Get Watery Before and After Opening?

Have you ever bought yogurt and the first thing you noticed on opening the container was a thin liquid layer on top? Gross, right? You were probably thinking, “How in the world did this yogurt get watery when I just opened it?” “Or is it spoilt already?” You immediately examined the packaging material for the expiry or best before date only to find out that that’s not even the problem. While store-bought yogurt may be more convenient and easier to get, a few people prefer to make their yogurt at home. Home-made yogurts usually contain less sugar than store-bought ones…
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Why Is My Spaghetti Sauce Watery? Tips for Fixing This

Why Is My Spaghetti Sauce Watery? Tips for Fixing This

The beauty (and joy) of eating spaghetti is in that thick, hearty spaghetti sauce. But you will agree with me that many people have experienced what can be described as “a watery halo effect” at least once while making spaghetti sauce (except, of course, if you rarely cook or you never made spaghetti sauce). A watery halo effect is when you have your spaghetti sauce watery and thin and your spaghetti appears to be drowning in it. It is not uncommon to have a little too much or excessive water in a spaghetti or pasta sauce, which is undesirable because…
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What Happens If Frozen Pizza Is Thawed?

What Happens If Frozen Pizza Is Thawed?

Nothing out of the ordinary happens when frozen pizza is thawed. The pizza slowly defrosts, gets warmer, and may even reach room temperature during thawing, which of course, is often the intention with thawing. However, it is not advisable to refreeze pizza if it has thawed outside the fridge or at room temperature for over two hours. If you melt pizza in the microwave or cold water, you should cook and eat it immediately after because it'll begin to spoil if you don't. If you thawed the pizza in the refrigerator, it could last for about 3 to 4 days…
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How Can I Make a Puree Without a Blender? —Tips for Baby Food, Strawberry, and Tomatoes

How Can I Make a Puree Without a Blender? —Tips for Baby Food, Strawberry, and Tomatoes

Many people are used to making puree from different fruits and vegetables with blenders. But you don't always need one. In this article, you'll learn how to make a puree without a blender handy. Stick around! Steps to Make a Puree Without A Blender Step 1: Cut the fruit or vegetable into smaller pieces for easier cooking and mashing Step 2: Pass it through a food mill, or press it through a chinois strainer to get your smooth puree. Step 3: You can also use other tools such as a mortar and pestle, food processor, fork and bowl (for baby…
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Does Salt Dissolve in Vinegar?

Does Salt Dissolve in Vinegar?

Although not as common as water, vinegar is one of the most commonly used products globally, with apple cider vinegar being one of the most widely marketed vinegars in the United States. It has long been used in many countries to prepare, cook, and preserve certain foods. Vinegar is a dilute solution of acetic acid in water; hence, it is slightly acidic. The acidity (low pH) has made it helpful in preserving various foods like meat and meat products, fish and fish products, fruits, and pickling vegetables. Conversely, salt is an essential cooking ingredient, and just like vinegar, it is…
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Can Botulism Grow in The Refrigerator and Canning Jar?

Can Botulism Grow in The Refrigerator and Canning Jar?

Of all the food-borne illnesses, botulism is the most fatal. The clostridium botulinum bacteria is the microorganism behind botulism. Botulism is actively associated with home-canned foods like canned tomatoes or pickles. The botulinum bacteria that causes botulism can grow in the fridge, conditionally, of course. Proteolytic botulinum strains only reproduce in the refrigerator if the temperature is higher than 12 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, non-proteolytic botulinum strains can thrive in refrigerator temperatures as low as 3 and 4 degrees Celsius. Additionally, botulinum in botulinum-infected food refrigerated without a cover or seal will keep on growing. So, botulism grow in the refrigerator?…
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The meaning of ‘Do not thaw’ for frozen foods

The meaning of ‘Do not thaw’ for frozen foods

As you have probably noticed, some frozen foods come with a "do not thaw" label. Ever wondered why? There are a few reasons why frozen foods are sometimes marked "do not thaw." Today, we will explore those reasons and how you can work around preparing frozen foods without thawing. Let's go! "Do not thaw" meaning for frozen foods - Why do they say this? A brand could label food "do not thaw" for different reasons. The first one could be because thawing certain foods exposes the outside to bacteria that grow at room temperature. We all know how freezing keeps…
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