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Stop Burger Shrinking Once and for All
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So you bought quarter-pound patties and big potato buns, and now you're enjoying a burger that's more bread than meat. Seriously, what the heck happened to your burger, and how do you stop it from becoming food more fit for Barbie dolls than real people? The explanation is simple, and the solution easier than you'd think!Why Does a Burger Shrink?The simplest answer for why your patties lose ... ...more
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Why is My Pie Crust Tough?
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Still baking the days away? Me too. But I got a message from a friend of mine this morning, saying that her pies weren't what she expected. When I asked what she meant, she recounted in frustration how she worked her arms to exhaustion by kneading the dough, arranged it so carefully into beautiful shapes, and but into a fresh pie only to be greeted with tough crust. Not crunchy, but tough, as ... ...more
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Never Eat the Chicken Tendon Again
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You've probably noticed the chicken tendon before, but maybe didn't know what to call it. Look at a raw chicken breast, and you'll see a weird white stringy part. That's no mistake: that's biology! What you're seeing is a tendon, and it's 100% safe to cook and eat. However, a lot of us don't care for it, because it can be a bit tough or rubbery, and choose to remove it. The trouble is, the ... ...more