Is it safe to wrap a gas stove’s element with aluminum foil?
It is fine to put aluminum foil on the stovetop elements. But if you do, be sure it does not interfere with the electrical connection on electric ranges, or the gas flow on gas ranges. On a gas stove, you can wrap the grill with foil if you desire, but be sure to wrap it [...]
How do I cook stew in a slow cooker?
Beef stew is a very good meal for a couple reasons. It is relatively easy to make, and it’s got a good balance of meat and vegetables, not to mention it tastes great. This recipe comes straight from my mom’s kitchen! Make sure you get started early; slow cooking is not one of the faster [...]
Can I Get the Bird Flu If I Cook My Chicken?
The short answer is no, heat will kill a virus, or bacteria. Fire is known to be a cleanser of such things; it’s the primary reason we cook out meats today. The avian flu (a specific type of influenza) for example is sensitive to heat and cannot survive temperatures over 70 degrees Celsius. Interestingly enough [...]
How Can I Puff Rice At Home?
We’ve already answered a question about how companies make wheat and rice puffs which you can view here. Here are a couple links to websites that have the recipies that you’re looking for. http://www.low-carb-recipes.ws/Rice_Puffs.html
