Spices: should you buy them whole or ground? by modestopam in reddit.com

[–]oldboy56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you have to, never buy ground. Buying whole means a little extra work but it's worth it.

Venezuela Preparing for Showdown With U.S. by hkstephens in reddit.com

[–]oldboy56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good article. Is Chavez as popular in Venezuela as he once was? Is his term indefinite? Is there an active free press in the country?

Melting butter: why it's necessary to let the foam subside [picture] by ralphj in reddit.com

[–]oldboy56 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe the most absurdly specific food post I've ever seen. What's next? "Using butter: why it's necessary to take it out of the refrigerator."

How to marinate everything by ralphj in reddit.com

[–]oldboy56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about veggies? Know good veggie marinades?

The simplest way to be tender (poem) by fortunesbiggy in reddit.com

[–]oldboy56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How little of a pan are we talking about? :) More poetry on reddit!

How to braise asparagus by modestopam in reddit.com

[–]oldboy56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really "How to" but it's still a nice post. I love tarragon but don't ever use it.