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Comments (67)From what you're describing, I suspect the hard water is to blame. Phosphates used to work really well, but wreaked havoc on the environment. We already have enough problems with run off into the Pacific; don't need to add even more fertilizer. These days, dishwashing detergents rely on enzymes to break down food residue, and rely on small amounts of surfactants (i.e. soap) to rinse things off. That can work even better than the old type of detergent. But it generally isn't as effective the harder the water is. You probably notice that when showing too. You need more soap to wash, and then when you rinse the soap doesn't really want to come off. I live in a part of the Bay Area that is fortunate enough to get Hetch Hetchy water. So, our water is exceptionally soft. That would explain the different experiences. If you don't want to move a few miles North, your best bet is getting a water softener. Alternatively, keep experimenting with different detergents. Maybe you'll find one that works better in your situation. And definitely make sure to use rinse aid. With hard water you have to. It's the same problem as with showering. The water can't wash off everything. And in the case of a dishwasher, this is water that still has some food particles. So, you'll see residue when things dry...See MoreIs this sauce too thick?
Comments (10)jenswrens, I've had a lid get stuck on a standard cooking pot, too. I think the evaporating steam condenses and somehow the water forms a seal around the lid....most of the time the pot has no problems, but once in awhile it seizes up and we end up jerking it back and forth until it release. Once we had to beat on it, and now the cover has dings in it. Very weird and frustrating since I really like the pot otherwise. I try not to let the lid set on it after I remove it from the heat now. I'll put another lid on it that isn't quite the right size if I want to keep it covered. Glad to hear your sauce was rescued with no pot damage....See MoreHow to eat ice cream
Comments (21)First of all, I'm impressed that this person got a gig where she got paid to eat ice cream I think though that there are more complexities than have been mapped out. One eats soft serve ice cream acquired at a DQ Drive Thru and eaten as a car passenger when the AC is battling with a 101 Texas afternoon in a different way than the traditional half gallon eaten at home with a girl friend when breaking up. A glob of vanilla in a Coke Float is eaten differently than sprinkle laden banana split birthday sweets. Many complexities. Too overwhelming for one author. Should Dr. Kemp be interested, my services as an assistant would certainly be available.......See MoreDo you use tasting spoons? My latest obsession
Comments (22)Quick update... I was in Kentucky earlier this month and visited a few antique stores. There was not a spoon to be found. Anywhere. I assumed perhaps people were keeping their silverware, or someone out there is buying it up. Last weekend, I walked into an antique store in Milwaukee to kill some time before meeting DS, and on display just past the entrance--tons of silverware! There were a few complete sets, but most were divided and grouped by pieces. I bought an 8-piece soup spoon set, and a 6-piece sundae spoon set. Once I returned home and unwrapped them, only 1 of the sundae spoons had an area of wear. The rest were in great condition. I'm especially thrilled with the soup spoons, as I don't have that style (mine are just big teaspoon style). And I'm already putting them to good use--making soup today with Jamaican jerk brats I found in the freezer that never made it to the grill this summer, Rancho Gordo runner beans, various vegetables, and fresh herbs still available from my outdoor planters. It's chilly here today, and I'm working from home. Perfect first soup of the season. You can see the detail on the soup spoon handle below. Thanks for indulging me, everyone. I may be developing a new obsession with antique flatware....See More
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