blueberry jam this weekend (seems easy enough) but now i’m reading that you’re not supposed to use a canning pot on a glass top stove. can anyone confirm this? and/or provide more information? the canning pot that i... (6 replies, last updated by cocktailhour September 1, 2009)

and then high heat caused the whole range top to shatter like a windshield. Thankfully, no flying shards of hot glass, but it did collapse into about a zillion little pieces. As with anything, use caution... (14 replies, last updated by ciaolette August 14, 2003)

over-rising isn’t necessarily the biggest issue – you could just cut the recipe down or put less batter in the pan. the problem is the structure of the chiffon cake, it will collapse if you don’t use an... (3 replies, last updated by PBSF March 3, 2009)

: with a large head), the foam will release the aromas as it collapses much more effectively in this shape of glass than in a straight-sided pint glass - just like wine aromas are imroved by glass shape. Hope that helps. (9 replies, last updated by Deweyman November 10, 2003)

The general rule of thumb is that if you use a glass baking dish instead of metal (or if you use a dark coloured metal pan) you reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees. Your cake may have collapsed because the outer edges cooked... (8 replies, last updated by todao March 2, 2009)

My boyfriend and I ate at plump dumpling last night after we saw that Mee noodle was boarded up (as well as its entire building, it’s collapsing) - and still needed some very cheap dinner. I was really happy with the roast... (1 reply, last updated by Ace July 29, 2005)

Store fresh herbs in glass jars with tight covers...keeps basil, dill, parsley fresh for at least a week. I learned this tip here at Chowhound. Before that, my basil would collapse into a black soggy mess, the parsley & dill... (9 replies, last updated by fauchon September 8, 2007)

Hi there. I’m having a bunch of people over for brunch, and don’t have the cookware necessary for the dishes I’m making (specifically, a loaf pan for a cake, and a large glass dish for a fritatta). I was... (5 replies, last updated by Candy December 23, 2004)

but then I ate at Restaurant August. Wow, that place blows Stella out of the water. Don’t get me wrong, I am a longtime fan of Stella and Boswell. But August is so on-point it hurts. I mean the wait staff is perfect. Glasses... (6 replies, last updated by Fydeaux August 18, 2009)

Where plastics are concerned I completely agree, but I’m inclined to think that anything glass or ceramic will be fine. If you’re worried, you can stick one of them in the oven for a while with a little water in it.... (4 replies, last updated by tweetie March 9, 2006)

I live in the neighborhood and was an early fan of Indie in this space. By the time Steve Lyle left, the place was collapsing. My partner and I finally got up the courage to visit the new incarnation, Landmarc, and found it... (1 reply, last updated by Jim April 18, 2004)

and wine glasses refilled) until dessert when it collapsed. Starters: White bean soup was apparently good; I had an agreeable if not memorable spinach salad with walnuts and raisins in a fruity vinaigrette. Main courses: Both had... (4 replies, last updated by Pez October 29, 2003)

Looking to have a single glass of red wine every night and want to avoid spoilage. (14 replies, last updated by liveloveat34 August 20, 2009)

Over the 20+ years been going to Phillippe’s, I almost always order the same thing: Beef dip, side of yellow chilis, potato salad, and lemonade (anyone remember when the used those old paper straws that frustratingly... (18 replies, last updated by David Boyk March 9, 2003)

. Into a fancy glass he inserted a small long-stemmed glass funnel. Then he poured a little of one of the liquers into each of our glasses. Next, he funneled a layer of another liquer into the bottom of the glass, where it... (4 replies, last updated by dk123 February 13, 2002)