levelwave wrote:

> Peter Aitken wrote:
>
>> 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. If possible, please include
>> some
>> information or references to back up your "myth-busting" opinion. I want
>> this web page to be objective with research and citations backing it up.
>
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> A drop of oil in the pasta water keeps the pasta from sticking...
>
> Chili doesn't have beans in it...
>
Why are you trying to start a new myth!!!

--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener