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What is Pernod?

What is Pernod? I've seen several recipes calling for it. I'm assuming it is some alcoholic liquid, but I've called several liquor stores and no one around h...

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What is Poire William?

I found a recipe for Pears Poire William, and I have no idea what Poire William is. Can you help me?

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What is a dry wine?

Many recipes use dry wine. Can you tell me why, if I can use another wine (not dry), and how I can know which wine is dry?

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Substitution: rum extract for rum

If a recipe calls for rum, can rum flavoring be used in place of the rum, and, if so, what is the amount ratio? For example, if 1/2-cup of rum is needed, how...

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Difference: rice wine & rice wine vinegar

I have a recipe that calls for rice wine. I accidentally bought rice wine vinegar. Would this make a big difference in the taste of the sauce that I am making?

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