Why does fruitcake have a bad reputation?

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Fruitcake in America Homemade fruitcakes are often soaked in liqueurs or brandies and are very dense and heavy. In 1913, fruitcakes became widely available through mail-order catalogs. The glut of mass-produced cakes could be partially responsible for the bad reputation, says Jesse Rhodes for Smithsonian.com.
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Is sous vide dangerous?

There will be two primary biological hazards in the meat, poultry, fish, vegetables or fruit that are cooked sous vide. The first hazard is vegetative pathogens, and the regulatory target is Salmonella. The goal is to cook the food in the pouch to a time and temperature to reduce Salmonella 100,000-to-1.

Do Scorpions have 10 legs?

But scorpions - members of the arachnida class along with spiders - actually have eight legs, as well as their distinctive pincers. ... The Natural History Museum was also adamant that scorpions have eight legs, not six - "unless you were to chop two of them off".

What is the white stuff that comes out of pork when you cook it?

It's denatured protein mixed with the liquid juices of the pork. There is nothing wrong with consuming it, no need to wipe!.

What is a typical Mexican lunch?

Lunch: ... Lunch is the main meal of the day and often includes two courses. The first course is usually a salad or soup, referred to as consume. This is usually followed by a main course of meat, chicken or seafood served with rice, beans and corn tortillas..

What is the most expensive steak?

Wagyu beefWagyu beef from Japan is the most prized beef in the world.

Why do some foods explode in microwave?

When food is cooked or microwaved in a microwave the heat energy heats the molecules on the surface of the food as well as inside the food. The molecules on the surface expand and the energy is released outside but the molecules of food inside expand but cannot release the energy and hence explode..

How do you steam fresh lobster?

Steaming Instructions:
  • Use a pot large enough to comfortably hold the lobsters and fill with water so it comes up sides about two inches. ...
  • Add 2 tablespoons of salt for each quart of water. ...
  • Bring the water to a rolling boil, and put in lobsters, one at a time. ...
  • Steam a lobster for 7 minutes per pound, for the first pound.
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    Are frozen scallops any good?

    As with many kinds of seafood, high-quality frozen scallops can be a very good choice if you don't have access to fresh scallops. Frozen scallops should be thawed in the refrigerator overnight.

    How long should meat be cooked?

    The basics from the USDA differ somewhat: Cook whole cuts of meat, including pork, to an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees and let rest for at least 3 minutes. Cook all ground meats to an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees.

    Is Gammon a processed meat?

    Yep. "Processed meat" is any meat that's preserved by salting, smoking or curing, or by adding chemical preservatives. That means sausage, bacon, cold cuts like pastrami and salami, hot dogs and, yes, ham.

    What's the best joint of lamb to buy?

    The best cuts for roasting lamb (plus tips on how)
    • Leg. A favourite cut of lamb for roasting. ...
    • Shoulder. Roasting joint that is inexpensive because it carries a little more fat. ...
    • Best end of neck. This has the very best flavour, and is made up of lean meat. ...
    • Saddle of lamb. ...
    • Loin. ...
    • Chump. ...
    • Breast. ...
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    Can a 2 year old eat chorizo?

    it will be fine, it has a hight salt content but your only giving a little bit i,m sure, the key is "balanced diet" we all even babies need some salt in our diet. ... It just says not to give too often as there is salt in the chorizo but every now and then won't hurt.
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