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Buying black food coloring online

How do I make black, orange, and purple food coloring for Halloween without buying it online or going far? The closet city around is 100 miles away. We have ...

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Hors d'oeuvres/appetizers before brunch

Can hors d'oeuvre be served before brunch? Is this improper etiquette? The brunch is a holiday brunch to be held on New Year's Day, and non-alcoholic champag...

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Shelf-life of herbs and spices

I read your answer re: The Shelf Life of Herbs and Spices. However, on Thanksgiving my mother-in-law made dressing using a seasoning that was at least 43 yea...

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Timing for cooking two casseroles at once

I need to cook two things at the same time and they require different temperatures according to the instructions. They are both egg casseroles. One needs to ...

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How to make shortbread

I want to make shortbread, but I live in Argentina and cannot buy rice flour. Can I substitute corn flour for rice flour? Do you have a recipe for shortbread...

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How to mold butter

How do I successfully mold butter? I have candy molds. I tried melting the butter and pouring it in, but very few of them set up. Do I have to clarify the bu...

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Shelf-life of Karo light corn syrup

Can you tell me if there is an expiration date on light corn syrup? There is none on the bottle. A friend of mine is having a bit of an argument with her 80-...

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Rubs for flavoring turkey

I have bought a smoker and want to do a turkey; can you use rubs on a turkey you are smoking?

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Cooking's holy trinity

My husband and I disagree on what the "trilogy" is in cooking. We both agree that it is onion and celery, but we disagree on the third ingredient. Please hel...

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Chicken soup overnight

I started cooking chicken soup too late at night. It has boiled for about an hour, but I want to go to sleep and resume cooking it in the morning. Can I leav...

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