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Food Processing
Food Processing deals with how some of the most common foods are put together and manufactured. Learn how hot dogs are made (if you dare) and what exactly is a Rice Krispy.
How to Make Cheese
Cheese is an accessible delight: You can find it at superstores, grocers and of course, your local fromagerie. But why not press a batch for yourself?
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How to Make Homemade Baby Food
Congratulations! Your baby is ready to start eating solid foods. Now what? You could buy jars of baby food off the grocery store shelf to meet this need, but making homemade baby food is almost as easy as boiling water.
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How to Make Yogurt
You don't need a clunky yogurt maker to whip up a batch of the deliciously smooth dairy concoction at home. In fact, you've probably got everything you need in your kitchen already. How do you make your own yogurt, and why would you want to?
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Is it better to buy local or organic food?
Many people believe buying organic or local food helps the environment. But which purchase is more environmentally sound? Is it better to buy pesticide-free food from exotic spots or local food from non-organic farms?
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Is it true that grilling meat can cause cancer?
I have heard that grilling or broiling meat can cause it to become cancerous. Is this true? Find out the answer to this question here.
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Is there something in turkey that makes you sleepy?
It's Thanksgiving Day and your waistband is groaning, and you're heavy-lidded as you lift one more forkful of pumpkin pie to your mouth. Some say that tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is the reason you want a nap after Thanksgiving dinner.
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Top 5 Must-have Cooking Tools
Cooking tool fads come and go, but experienced cooks always come back to the classic tools. What cooking tools do you need most for your kitchen?
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What are genetically modified GM foods?
I've been reading about genetically modified (GM) food. It seems to be stirring up quite a controversy. What is GM food all about?
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What are homogenization and pasteurization?
When I buy milk at the store, the label says "homogenized pasteurized milk." What are homogenization and pasteurization?
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What are hot dogs made from?
You know you love having one at an afternoon baseball game, but do you know what a hot dog is actually made from?
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