I always use unsalted butter. You can always add salt, but you can't take it out. I find that recipes (esp. baked goods) made with salted butter are often too salty for my taste.

Yes. This substitution can also be found on each HERSHEY'S Cocoa can. 3 level tablespoons of cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening equals 1 ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate. See similar questions...

Because the amount of salt in salt butter far exceeds the amount you would add. Also, unsalted butter has a fresher, more delicious flavor. See similar questions...

This is too complex an issue for a machine, and INSIGHT will not attempt to think it through for you. However INSIGHT does give you the tools to juggle recipes to achieve a specific oxide formula. It provides tutorials that specifically deal with this and reference materials to help you develop the skills you need to substitute materials. It is important to note that substitution is usually a matter of mineralogy and physical properties as well as chemistry (INSIGHT considers only chemistry). See similar questions...

Yes, we allow substitutes any time. Please provide substitute's name and address in advance or at the door. See similar questions...

We do not recommend substituting NESTLÉ CARNATION COFFEE-MATE liquid for milk in a recipe because its performance may affect the results. See similar questions...

The natural flavor is a starter distillate. Starter distillate is a steam distillate of a culture grown on a skim milk medium which has been fortified with .01% citric acid. The culture could be one of the following: Streptococcus lactis, S. cremoris, S. lactis Subsp, Diactylactis, or Lueconostoc. (These are cultures that can also be found in kefir) According to our butter maker, distillate give the butter an old-fashioned tang, without having to sour the cream to achieve it. [back to top] See similar questions...

A recipe must contain ingredients and the directions for assembling those ingredients. A recipe may contain your suggestions or comments relevant to that recipe. From time to time the Lead Moderator may decide to post an article explaining a recipe or technique in more detail. For this newsgroup, a recipe is defined as a list of ingredients with a set of instructions on how to put those ingredients together. See similar questions...

You can also access our recipe sections. These are at www.vrg.org/recipes and www.vrg.org/journal. VRG also publishes several cookbooks including Simply Vegan, Conveniently Vegan, Meatless Meals for Working People, The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook, Vegan Handbook, and more. You can also go to the search engine of your choice and type in "vegetarian recipes" and you will discover thousands of websites. See similar questions...

Salsas are usually mixtures of acid and low-acid ingredients; they are an example of an acidified food. The specific recipe, and sometimes preparation method, will determine if a salsa can be processed in a boiling water canner or a pressure canner. A process must be scientifically determined for each recipe. To can salsa at home, use our recipes for Hot Chile Salsa or Mexican Tomato Sauce. Your county Extension agent may have additional tested recipes for salsas. See similar questions...

Absolutely not. The human body is the only "manufacturer" of this precious fluid---literally, the "Liquid of Life." See similar questions...

A substitute check is a legally sanctioned document about the size of a "business" check that can be provided to a paying bank or consumer in lieu of an original check that has been truncated along the collection stream. A substitute check is considered the legal equivalent of its original check for all purposes and reasons, including proof of payment. See similar questions...

OR Use the Interactive Catalog. Go to the Interactive Product Index, then search by means of the characteristics (top right). Unless you have a very specific application, it is highly likely that your search will suggest alternates. Check the Dictionary of Terms in the Resource Center. There's also a list of specific links that can give you more information. Reference Links Where can I buy Cole Hersee parts? For Original Equipment Manufacturers: Check the Cole Hersee Rep List. See similar questions...

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All dairy products are acceptable on the Candida Diet. One thing to look for is raw, unpasteurized, grass fed dairy. Raw milk is not legal for sale in most states but you can find a farmer near you that has a "cow share" program. Go to Milk.com to find local suppliers. See similar questions...

Shea butter is a thick, moisturizing butter extracted from the pit of the fruit from the karite tree (Butyrospermum parkii) found in West and Central Africa. Similar to cocoa butter in consistency, shea butter is a wonderful emollient that can be used straight on the skin to help heal cracked and damaged skin. Shea butter has been traditionally used by African natives to heal small wounds, burns and skin ulcers, and as a moisturizer for the skin and hair. They even cook with it. See similar questions...

First the raw, shelled peanut is roasted and cooled, then the skins are blanched. The blanched peanut kernels are electronically sorted or hand picked to be sure only good, wholesome kernels are used in peanut butter. The peanuts are ground, usually through two grinding stages, to produce a smooth, even-textured butter. The peanuts are heated during the grinding to about 170 degrees. Once the emulsifiers are added and mixed, the butter is cooled rapidly to 120 degrees or below. See similar questions...

The recipes posted to this group are not kitchen tested to ensure they are valid recipes and work. They are checked for stylistic and subject content only and for the most part they are posted AS they have been received. It it appears to be a valid, cookable recipe, we post it. They are intended for the enjoyment of the reading public. See similar questions...

Use plain text, not html. Avoid special characters such as fractions or degree signs. These become corrupted and we must guess at their meaning when we edit the recipe. List your ingredients in one column. This newsgroup is particularly popular with blind readers and one column is much easier to understand. Chack yur spellling. Use measurements that are widely understood. For example, when someone uses "a stick of oleo" as an ingredient we get messages asking how big a stick is and what is oleo. See similar questions...

When we receive recipes, we look at them to see if they are in the proper format. If they are, they are generally posted the same day. If they are not, they must be edited. This delays posting. Also remember we are people with lives, families, jobs and unanticipated life events which may interfere with moderation See similar questions...