"Peter Aitken" > wrote in message
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> There are many "kitchen myths" that you hear regularly - ideas about
cooking
> and food that are known to be false but seem to have a life of their own.
> For example, "searing meat seals in the juices." I thought it would be fun
> and perhaps useful to create a web page that debunks these myths. If you
> have any favorites I'd love to hear them.

I have a favorite, but it's because I came here thinking it was true.

I'm sorry to say I don't remember why, but I no longer believe that cold
water boils faster than hot water.

Cate