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1/2 cup starch 2-1/2 quarts boiling water 1/2 cup cold water Mix starch with the cold water and stir to a smooth paste. Add the boiling water gradually to the creamed mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes Read More …
1/3 cup boiled linseed oil 1/3 cup WHITE vinegar 1/3 cup turpentine Mix together and shake well. Apply with a wad of steel wool and lightly scrub the surface. Stir the formula, as needed, to keep the vinegar suspended. Wipe Read More …
9 tablespoons carnauba wax 1 tablespoon pine oil 5 tablespoons ceresin wax 1 pint mineral spirits 2-1/2 tablespoons montan wax 1/4 cup turpentine 2 tablespoons yellow beeswax Melt all waxes in a double boiler. Add pine oil and blend well. Read More …
1 part boiled linseed oil 2 ounces Japan drier 2 parts turpentine Up to 1/2 pound dry artist’s pigment Wearing rubber gloves, mix linseed oil, Japan drier, and turpentine in a sealable container, then stir in artist’s pigment to get Read More …
1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon glycerin 1 teaspoon rubbing alcohol Mix. Dribble the mixture around the top of the bottle, a little at a time, until it works its way down around the neck of the bottle, inside the stopper. Read More …
Searing is a cooking method that uses high heat to capture the natural juices and flavor of a cut of meat or fish. It can be used on its own or in combination with other cooking methods, such as roasting Read More …
Making your own charcoal Using a cold chisel prepare the drum by making five 50mm (2in) holes in one end and completely removing the other. Knock-up the cut edge of the open end to form a ledge (Note, the lid Read More …
Chef Anthony Susi of Sage – Boston, MA Sous vide is a great technique for slow cooking proteins while infusing flavors. The process originated in France over 30 years ago and literally translates as "under vacuum." In the US, sous Read More …
Caramel Sauce For safety reasons, heating the unopened can (an old cooking method) is NOT recommended. 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk Oven Method Pour sweetened condensed milk into 9-inch pie plate. Cover with aluminum foil; place in larger Read More …
Be sure to soak wood chips in water for 30 – 60 minutes before putting on the grill. When using gas grills it’s best to put presoaked wood chips in a smoker box or wrap them in a piece of Read More …
1 gallon hot water 1 cup washing soda 1/2 cup heavy-duty floor cleaner Double, triple or otherwise multiply the formula depending on the amount needed for the job. Brush the walls before you begin cleaning. Mix all the ingredients in Read More …
FRESH WHOLE EGGS (SHELLED) DEHYDRATED EGG MIX Medium Size Weight Volume Weight Volume (Approx.) Water to be Added 1 egg 1.6 oz 3 tbsp 1/2 oz 2 tbsp 2-1/2 tbsp 2 eggs 3.2 oz 6 tbsp 1 oz 1/4 cup Read More …
Found on the bulletin board of the Chefs Office aboard the Queen Elizabeth II. 1906 1. The Chef is right 2. The Chef is always right 3. The Chef does not sleep, he rests. 4. The Chef does not drink, Read More …
4-cup baking dish 9-inch pie plate 8 x 1 1/4-inch layer cake pan 7 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/4-inch loaf pan 6-cup baking dish 8 or 9 x 1 1/2-inch layer cake pan 10-inch pie plate 8-1/2 x Read More …
This is mildly abrasive. To make it more abrasive, add additional whiting, a tablespoon at a time. 1/2 cup soap flakes or Soft Soap 2 teaspoons borax 1-1/2 cups hot water 2 to 5 teaspoons whiting Mix soap flakes, borax Read More …
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1/2 cup starch 1-1/4 cups water 1/2 cup cold water Dissolve starch in cold water. Boil the 1-1/4 cups water, stirring constantly. Remove from flame, then slowly stir the starch mixture into boiling water, stirring constantly. Place back on flame Read More …
CAN SIZE AVERAGE NET WEIGHT OR FLUID MEASURE PER CAN (SEE NOTE) AVERAGE CUPS PER CAN APPROX. CAN PER CASE NO. CANS EQUIV. NO. 10 CN No. 10 6 lb 8 oz 12-1/2 6 1 No. 3 cyl 3 lb Read More …
3-1/2 cups water 1/4 cup neat’s-foot oil 3/4 cup soap flakes (not detergent) 1/2 cup beeswax or paraffin Heat water to the boiling point, then lower heat to simmer. Slowly add soap flakes and stir gently. Combine neat’s-foot oil and Read More …
In the pilaf method, grains are lightly toasted in oil or butter with vegetables and seasoning before they’re simmered in stock or wine. The first step is a quick rinse right before cooking to eliminate excess starch. Next, heat up Read More …
To roast and peel chiles, cut a small slit in the chile close to the stem end so that the steam can escape. Put chiles on a baking sheet and put directly under the broiler or on a screen on Read More …
T’was the night before Christmas and all through the kitchen; I was cooking and baking and moanin and bitchin. I’ve been here for hours, I cant stop to rest. This rooms a disaster, just look at this mess ! Tomorrow Read More …
Chocolate Chip Cookies: Ingredients: 1.) 532.35 cm3 gluten 2.) 4.9 cm3 NaHCO3 3.) 4.9 cm3 refined halite 4.) 236.6 cm3 partially hydrogenated tallow triglyceride 5.) 177.45 cm3 crystalline C12H22O11 6.) 177.45 cm3 unrefined C12H22O11 7.) 4.9 cm3 methyl ether of Read More …
If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, orange slices & strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. The problem: How to get 2 pounds Read More …
MESQUITE: This wood produces a sweet smoke that gives a great flavor to grilled meats. When grilling with mesquite, be sure to use aged wood because the green wood is too oily. Do not use this wood for lengthy smoking Read More …
A standard cup of a dry or solid ingredient will vary in weight depending on the type of ingredient. A standard cup of liquid is the same volume for any type of liquid. The chart converts standard cup measures to Read More …
TSP TBSP FLUIDOUNCES CUPS SCOOPS LADLES FLUIDMEASURE 3 1 1/2 1-1/2 3/4 1-No. 40 2 1 1-No. 30 Size 0 2-2/3 1-1/3 1-No. 24 Read More …
VEGETABLES The E.P. (Edible Portion) weight of all vegetables, unless otherwise specified, is used in the recipes. This table lists raw items and easy, one-step conversion factors to determine how much A.P. (As Purchased) weight of vegetables to process. To Read More …
These are conversions from Ozzie to US and British measurements. QUICK CONVERSION GUIDE: Wherever you live in the world, you can use Oz recipes with the help of our easy-to-follow conversions for all your cooking needs. These conversions are approximate Read More …
For Women: 0 = No Skill: You often burn water. The microwave hates you. If your husband is a better cook, he cooks in self-defense – you are, after all, still wanted in three states for starting salmonella outbreaks. If Read More …
By Jaime Oikle How do you look at the team concept in your restaurant? Is it a conscious thought process or something that you expect to just happen? How do you go about communicating your expectations with the staff and Read More …
There have been warnings against consuming raw or lightly cooked eggs on the grounds that the egg may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria responsible for a type of food poisoning. With eggs and all other raw foods from animals, Read More …
Acid, Acidic A sharp or tart taste in a wine, not necessarily indicating spoilage. All wines contain some acid; too little may leave the flavor flat or dull. Often, a young wine has a somewhat acid taste that diminishes or Read More …
The following is reprinted from the newsgroup alt.food.professional and was in response to a students question regarding site selection criteria. I happen to work for Popeyes in the area of Strategic Development so I think I can help you. Generally, Read More …
1 cup borax 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Make a paste of the ingredients and roll the paste into little balls. Place 2 or 3 balls into a sandwich-size plastic bag Read More …
1 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon allspice Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe dish and heat until almost boiling. Set out in the room, and soon the room will be odor-free. This will reduce Read More …
Melt butter in a small, heavy pan over low heat. (For most recipes, three tablespoons of butter and three tablespoons of flour are the right amount.) When the butter is melted, whisk in an equal amount of flour, continuing to Read More …
Roux is a thickening agent used in Cajun cooking. 7 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup flour In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over high heat until it begins to smoke (about 4 minutes). With a long handled Read More …
1/4 cup lanolin 1 cup petroleum jelly Combine ingredients in the top of a double boiler, and warm over low heat until the mixture melts and blends completely. Remove from heat and pour into a clean jar, letting the mixture Read More …
To make, chop 3 or 4 vanilla beans into small pieces. Do not lose any of the little black seeds. Drop the pieces into a clean jar and cover with 1/2 cup brandy and 1/2 cup water. Cover with a Read More …
1 yard soft flannel, cotton, or terrycloth, cut into 4-inch squares 1/4 cup water 1 cup Lemon-oil Furniture Polish or 1 cup Pine Furniture Cleaner Cut fabric into 16-inch squares. You can also use old T-shirts, pajamas or cloth diapers. Read More …
2 gallons hot water 1/2 cup automatic dishwasher detergent 1/2 cup chlorine bleach Mix all ingredients in a large bucket. Soak white cottons and washable synthetics for 2 hours (or long if heavily stained). For bleachable, colorfast colors, allow the Read More …
1 tablespoon mild soap powder (Ivory Snow) 1 tablespoon ammonia 2 tablespoons boiled linseed oil 1 quart warm water Soak a large piece of flannel in this solution for several minutes. Wring out and hang to dry. Store in a Read More …
1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent 1/2 cup liquid chlorine bleach 1/2 cup white vinegar Close drain and run several inches of warm water into sink. Add above ingredients. Let stand in sink overnight. Rinse out sink with hot water. Post Read More …
1/2 cup household ammonia 1/4 cup baking soda 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 gallon water After mixing this solution, put part of it in a smaller spray bottle to keep handy by the washing machine when doing laundry. Spray liberally Read More …