Stephanie Watson 
Are coffee and cocoa the same plant? Yes, the beans come from a different plant, but they serve quite a similar purpose: coffee and cacao should stimulate. We talk about those alkaloids, caffeine for coffee and theobromine for cacao. Can you use cacao beans like coffee? Hot brewed cacao is a great alternative if you’re … Read more
Is it okay to eat mushy pickles? If the pickles are soft, they are spoiled from the yeast fermentation. Don’t use them. Using too weak a salt brine or vinegar solution may cause soft or slippery pickles, as can using moldy garlic or storing the pickles at too warm a temperature. These pickles are spoiled … Read more
Can jars touch the sides of a pressure canner? Processing in a Boiling Water Bath Canner The canner must have a rack and a tight-fitting lid. The rack keeps jars from touching the bottom of the canner and allows for water to circulate under jars. If it has dividers, jars will not touch each other … Read more
Can you substitute tomato sauce for crushed to? Tomato sauce is primarily made with tomatoes, although it can include other ingredients as well. It has a thin, runny consistency that’s in stark contrast to the chunkier crushed tomatoes. But, you can heat tomato sauce to change its consistency, so it could work well as a … Read more
What is the best candied fruit for fruitcake? You can use any candied fruit that you prefer, many types are readily available in the baking section of your grocery store. If you like to make your own candied fruit, you can do so. Think of pineapple, cherry, orange rind, or lemon rind. What can you … Read more
Which is better ribeye roast or New York roast? The main difference between a ribeye and a NY strip is that the ribeye has more internal marbling or fat. The New York Strip has a thick band of fat running down one side that you can’t really eat. The Ribeye is a great choice if … Read more
Do opened anchovies go bad? It’s surprisingly easy to store opened anchovies. An unopened can will be good for at least a year if it’s stored at room temperature, and according to The New Food Lover’s Companion, once that can is open, you can refrigerate them for up to two months if you keep the … Read more
What coffee brewing method extracts the most caffeine? The strongest brew after the espresso method, which extracted 4,200 milligrams of caffeine per litre, was the cold brew at 2,240 milligrams per litre, the stovetop at 2,192 milligrams per litre, French press at 742 milligrams per litre and then the pour over at 692 milligrams per … Read more
Is overripe watermelon safe to eat? Is Overripe Watermelon Safe to Eat? When a watermelon gets too ripe for its own good, the juicy crisp texture of the flesh can turn gritty and dry. If you cut it open, you might see the flesh actually pulling away from the seeds. If your watermelon is mealy, … Read more
How long will potatoes last in a basement? This one is specific to potatoes, which don’t want colder conditions: Cool and moist: 40°F–50°F (5°C–10°C), 85%–90% humidity. With a good in-ground root cellar, potatoes can be stored for 5-8 months, but other options can also work. How long will onions last in a root cellar? Onions … Read more