. I made mention on my home blog that my rhubarb was green and that I was adding elderberries to it to make it look more 'normal'...

. Stamp commemorating all that was left standing after the US 'liberated' Iraq? Xink asks: Is it possible to die from licki...

. Celia, of Fig Jam & Lime Cordial , asked "Does the traditional food rule apply to dishes like steak tartare?" Yes, is the sh...

. The Intolerant Chef asks: "How long can raw meat be kept in the fridge before being harmful? I remember my mother washing slightly b...

. Pythagorian asked: I read your warning about alfalfa sprouts and wonder how and what bleaching methods you recommend. Also I have read a c...

. Sara asked about curry powder. There is absolutely nothing wrong with curry powder. It has been safely used for many centuries, followin...

. Pauline asked: there is an email circulating claiming that cut onions are "magnets for bacteria" and should never be stored for...

. Chairman Bill , in a comment to the last post, deemed hydrogenated fats to be carcinogens. While I took some issue with the broadness of t...

This is a repost from A Curate's Egg, but it is topical (re The Fat Duck post) and really belongs here . In my previous incarnation as a...