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Dry split peas can be stored indefinitely in the pantry. Their color may fade after a long time, but their flavor is usually not affected… Read More »How Long Can You Store Yellow Split Peas?

the knives, forks, and spoons that you use for eating food. The usual American word is silverware. What does the UK call silverware? In the… Read More »What Do They Call Silverware In England?

If you are just using a fork, then it is the right way to use it, upside down. If, however, you are using it with… Read More »Should You Turn Your Fork Upside Down?

“Place your knife and fork in the rest position (knife on top of plate, fork across middle of plate) to let the waiter know you… Read More »How Do I Signal To The Waiter When I Have Finished Eating?

Cutting Your Food up Into Tiny Pieces/Cutting Meat up All at Once. Proper etiquette says you should only cut a few pieces of meat/food at… Read More »Is It Rude To Cut Up All Your Food At Once?

Foods that deteriorate and develop unpleasant odors, tastes, and textures are spoiled. Spoilage bacteria can cause fruits and vegetables to get mushy or slimy, or… Read More »What Are 3 Signs That Food Has Gone Bad?

Don’t Eat: Dairy Milk, cheese, and ice cream are all no-no’s with an upset stomach. They’re hard for your body to digest, in part because… Read More »Is Cheese Ok For Upset Stomach?

Physical poise and sophistication were key, writes Timeline, and so fork-switching became fashionable because you can use your dominant hand to eat. At this time… Read More »Why Do Americans Eat Only With A Fork?

Raw pasta is not easy to digest because the body’s digestive enzymes cannot adhere to it, whereas overcooked pasta tends to form a sticky dough… Read More »Is Pasta Easy To Digest?

Let the containers chill about 30 minutes before refrigerating them. How long should I let soup cool before refrigerating? The food danger zone is that… Read More »Should You Let Soup Cool Before Refrigerating?