. . . . Celia of Fig Jam & Lime Cordial , asks "I've been making confit duck, and keep it for a short time in t...

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

. Chairman Bill asked: "How about trassi? I've heard some hideous stories about it, although I've eaten plenty of it in my ...

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

medavinci asks "Is it true cayenne pepper can lower blood pressure and open arteries? Can you just sprinkle it on your food or should i...

. French dressing is one of the classic salad dressings. Mine is typically made 'by eye' rather than recipe but, in essence, is as f...

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

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...

. Chairman Bill asked: "Would you care to comment on The Fat Duck interpretation of quantum chemistry. " He expanded later, with:...