Does lemongrass repel ants?
Chef's answer
Ants use pheromone trails for navigation, communication, and to find food. Essential oils can be used to disrupt these trails, which ultimately disorients and deters ants. Lemongrass, peppermint, clove, cedarwood, tea tree, orange and lemon oil are all effective. ... Vinegar is an extremely effective natural ant deterrent.
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This is how to tenderise beef with a Chinese restaurant method called "velveting beef". Also used for chicken, it's a simple, highly effective technique using baking soda that transforms economical beef so it's incredibly tender in stir fries and stir fried noodles.
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canola oilMost deep fryers operate at a temperature between 350- and 400-degrees Fahrenheit, making canola oil a highly stable choice. Furthermore, canola oil tends to be one of the most affordable oils on the market, making it a popular choice for restaurants that require large volumes of oil and frequent oil changes.
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The contestants on Hell's Kitchen are compensated with a weekly salary. Though the exact number isn't known, it's reported to be somewhere between $750 and $1000 a week.
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Atlantic salmonAtlantic salmon has high fat content, almost as fat as king salmon. Atlantic salmon is virtually always farmed. Most salmon prepared in restaurants is farmed Atlantic salmon..
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Why do people put butter on steak? Adding butter to steak adds extra richness and can also soften the charred exterior, making a steak more tender. But a good Steak Butter should complement the flavor of a steak, not mask it.
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Most fine restaurants age their beef to intensify the flavor and improve the tenderness of the cut. Aging is done by letting the meat sit (in very controlled conditions) for several days or weeks.
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