was right, so I went to pick up a 1.75 liter bottle to put in my basket. As I picked it up, I realized it was a plastic bottle. Plastic! I don’t consider myself to be a whisky purist or elitist, but a plastic bottle for a 10... (2 replies, last updated by Papa Kip Chee February 28, 2008)

Recently, I’ve become somewhat wary of microwaving food in plastic and of putting hot food in plastic containers. I’ve replaced all my leftover containers with pyrex (and other borosilicates). This link sumarises my... (14 replies, last updated by pijamab January 30, 2007)

Wandering along Hester Street this morning I came across a store which sells plastic display food. Not just sushi, which they have in all its many forms, but plates of glistening noodles with shredded meat on top, incredible... (6 replies, last updated by hilldweller October 20, 2003)

Anyone know where I can go after work to get happy hour margaritas with the plastic mermaids (and monkeys and elephants) in them? South of 14th Street would be jim-dandy. (2 replies, last updated by Dipsy January 9, 2004)

I used my food processor to puree something that had turmeric in it. Now the white plastic knob attached to the processor blade is bright yellow. What’s the best way to get this stain out? (13 replies, last updated by alkapal November 18, 2009)

I am seeing professional cooks on tv covering dishes under plastic wrap and then foil on top of that in the oven. It keeps the moisture in the food. Can I use regular plastic wrap or do they use something special? (2 replies, last updated by greygarious September 3, 2009)

The plastic film (plastic wrap) from the supermarket is too flimsy for my clumsy fingers. It wraps itself to itself faster than I can get it to wrap a bowl, etc. My local Safeway carries only two brands, neither of which is... (4 replies, last updated by kayakado August 3, 2009)

of the recipes dictate using plastic wrap to line the terrine, which is then cooked in a water bath in a 350-degree oven for 40 minutes. This seems like insanity to me. Does the water bath somehow moderate the temperature effect... (29 replies, last updated by Candy June 5, 2009)

I know lots of sources say don’t reuse/refill plastic water bottles because something in them leaches out into the water and is carcinogenic. My question is, if that’s the case, why doesn’t it leach out into the... (20 replies, last updated by PattiCakes May 21, 2009)

Anyone have facts or an opinion on wood versus plastic cutting boards? I have two plastic boards that have deep cuts in them and they are stained. Is there one type of plastic better than another, or should I just switch back to... (38 replies, last updated by JRCann April 18, 2009)

Parents have a lemon, lime, grapefruit and orange tree so usually get fresh all the time. However, I always keep my fake lemon and like on hand. Helpful when you need a dash, I love avacados and I use the plastic lemon to squeeze... (44 replies, last updated by kchurchill5 March 14, 2009)

will degrade the plastic, so stop using the bag if it starts falling apart. (7 replies, last updated by hungryann March 25, 2009)

Anyone know where I can buy plastic storage containers to freeze stock;like the ones Ina Garten uses on her FN show. Thx. (5 replies, last updated by Buckethead January 30, 2009)

Although many retailers moved to stop selling re-usable water bottles and other plastic containers contain potentially harmful chemical bisphenol A, the Canadian government has warned that any use may be banned. http (10 replies, last updated by janniecooks December 14, 2008)

i know that generally, you’re supposed to brine in a stainless steel or other-non reactive container, but i don’t have a pot large enough to hold my turkey. are there any horrible adverse consequences to brining in a... (25 replies, last updated by cimui November 27, 2008)