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If we’re going on the 400mg limit, that means you can have around 30 beans without exceeding your caffeine limit, if you drank no other caffeinated beverages during the day. It’s important to note, though, that caffeine content can vary drastically based on size, bean type, roast, and more. How many espresso beans is too many? The number of coffee...

How long does canned meat last? Maya Feller is a registered dietitian nutritionist who says: “According to the USDA, canned meats should be stored in a cool and dry place. Canned meats can keep their best quality for two to five years.” Can you get botulism from canned venison? Meats, poultry and seafood are low acid foods (pH above...

A pecan pie is essentially a custard pie, and a liquid center is almost always the result of underbaking. The Karo Classic Pecan Pie recipe calls for baking the pie for 60 to 70 minutes at 350 degrees. In some ovens, however, the pie can take 75 minutes or more. How do I make my pecan pie firmer? Throw...

Shredded coconut is “grated” bits of coconut, usually in long thin strips/strands. They are then dried out, but still, retain more moisture than desiccated coconut. Desiccated coconut is finely ground coconut, rather than bigger strips. This is also usually drier than shredded coconut. What can I use instead of desiccated coconut? Recipes calling for shredded or desiccated coconut are...

Canned baked beans are used as a convenience food; most are made from haricot beans (aka navy beans) in sauce. They may be eaten hot or cold, and straight from the can, as they are fully cooked. How do you heat baked beans from a can? Preheat the oven to 350. Pour all of that into an ovenproof baking pan...

How to Cook Delicious Canned Beans Drain and rinse beans in cold water. Place beans in a heavy-duty pot, cover with good quality olive oil, salt and aromatics (see above). Heat to medium and simmer until liquid has reduced slightly to coat beans, 10-15 minutes. How should home canned baked beans be cooked? Cover and bake 4 to...

If the grinder keeps on getting jammed, it is most likely clogged up with coffee grounds the main victim of clogging is often the burr chamber. The good news is your grinder is most probably not broken and folks usually troubleshoot the issue without the help of a maintenance professional. Why is my Breville coffee grinder not working? When you...

You can freeze chili with beans in an airtight container or zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months. Freeze it into portion sizes so you only defrost what you need for each meal. Reheat your chili in the microwave or on the stovetop and top it off with shredded cheese or a scoop of sour cream. Can...

Margarine is similar to unsalted butter, but it has a softer texture. Melted margarine works best in recipes that require melted butter. But in recipes that call for softened butter, using margarine can alter the texture. For instance, cookies will be less crisp, and spread out more. How does margarine affect cookies? Cookies spread out just enough to be...

Also, don’t cut it. Tempting as it might be, do not try to cut a larger mat to fit your toaster oven pan. Most silicone baking mats have a fiberglass mesh sandwiched between the layers of silicone. Cutting the mats could cause the fiberglass to get into your food. Can you cut silicone pastry mats? BEST ANSWER: This mat...