Answering Common Kitchen Questions with Jack Bishop and Julia Collin Davison

[@AmericasTestKitchen]

Disclaimer: This video was filmed earlier this year and our team is currently working on exciting new content at home for the foreseeable future. Stay healthy and hope you enjoy!

[@lisab.7339]

America's Test Kitchen I was wondering about this. Different world now. Great video.

[@chrisandersen5635]

Enjoyed very much.

[@mamadon2012]

Thanks for that disclaimer. I was wondering why you were sitting 6in apart

[@nicoleadams03]

this was so great, thank you! please do more :)

[@muhchung]

Great to hear that, as I started to worry about social distancing.

[@jameswoods4656]

Having been a cook for over three decades I can truthfully tell you the best way to keep from crying when cutting onions is to avoid forming an emotional bond.

[@donnaw.8607]

james woods 😂🤣

[@waynehasch5978]

Wearing contact lenses prevents crying.

[@timthompson847]

Just store them in the fridge and you want cry.

[@deannwalker4400]

I turn on my oven vent and set up my cutting board close by. It helps draw the fumes...I think.

[@kevincahill5363]

that's hysterical! gotta use it myself sometime.

[@vickyhudsonwilliams9529]

Please make the Julia & Jack Q & A show a regular production. I've been cooking for over 60 years and never knew that I didn't know so much. Loved this. Thank you.

[@dobiebloke9311]

vicky hudson williams - Me too. Totally agree. Great fun as well.

[@ohlookyfilms]

I think Minty Fresh Jack and Young Pirate Julia are a perfect pairing for this format. While I enjoy and admire all the ATK staff members, watching this video of the two of them was like listening to, and laughing with, a couple of friends. Here's to more Ask the Test Kitchen with Jack and Julia at a future date.

[@tanyajuli4145]

yes. THIS~!

[@raymondschneider5217]

This is the first video, in this format, I've seen with Jack and Julia. I, too, say, "Keep 'em coming!" Y'all Be Safe!

[@kimdimond6921]

Naomi Surname I agree. I miss these voices.

[@amvedere]

I thought exactly the same thing. Solid gold

[@stephenbown3650]

Lovely video, wonderful chemistry, thank you.

[@AprilRoseNW]

I didn’t know America’s Test Kitchen had their own Comedy Team ?? Lol you two are hilarious. Really enjoyed watching you two together.

[@Elliemaret]

They are funny!

[@jonnievl55]

I bet those outtakes are a riot!! Love you guys!!!

[@mprobins]

Avoiding onion tears: Put your cutting board next to your stove and turn on the hood vent while you are slicing. You can also setup a (small) fan to blow horizontally across your cutting board. Basically, keep the onion vapors from reaching your eyes.

[@patsygrace2561]

The best way to not cry when you peel onions is......have someone else cut them. My mom told me this probably 60 years ago. I still love it

[@canileaveitblank1476]

Store onions in the fridge, and no one cries! ❤️

[@tourmii]

@@canileaveitblank1476 I’ve tried everything because my eyes burn like nothing else with onions. The only thing that has helped is having a little bowl of water right next to my cutting board

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

@@tourmii yes I use a wet knife. I've heard the compounds attach to the first wet thing they hit.

[@donfrost9457]

I thought that was where Jack was going when he started with the story of calling his daughters to the kitchen! (:

[@eldoradocanyonro]

Just stick with sweet onions.

[@raymondschneider5217]

ATK, we NEEEEEDDDD MORE of the "Jack and Julia Q&A" shows!!!!! As a team, they're funnier than squishy pasta! PLEASSSSEEEE, BRING 'em back for MORE!!!!!!!! Y'all Be Safe!

[@wordkyle]

It's nice when experts answer questions from regular folks without mocking the question or the person asking it. Jack and Julia approach such questions with good humor but give serious answers.

[@Boyetto-san]

That Justin Krezelak guy at the end deserved to be mocked. The way that "question" was worded was as stupid as people who believe 5G causes coronavirus.

[@cidecctoddlerclass4282]

I agree. And, I loved when they'd say, "I'm interesting in hearing your answer because I'm not really sure myself!"

[@mahna_mahna]

I mean, they admitted to really only keeping two oils in the house, and both of them are olive oil. I think they're very much normal people who just also know a lot about cooking.

[@keisreeman]

@@Boyetto-san He was either a troll or naive or just plain stupid.

[@falsenames]

@@mahna_mahna /eyes my 5 oils, 9 pastas (Italian-American, if that wasn't obvious from these two), 4 rices, and 5 vinegars in my pantry/ Yes. I am a perfectly normal human. No need to question me at all. I can pass a Capcha at least 2/3rds of the time! Context: I love trying foods from different cultures around the world, and I find learning to cook various foods that I enjoy helps me connect. We all have to eat, and everyone around the world has grown up with a specific idea of what food is. Fortunately, I live in an area with a very diverse community, and work with people from all over the world who seem to like sharing recipes with me. I try to cook things with what would be native to that region when I cook something the first time. When attempting to replace things later with items that I can get locally, sometimes it just is not the same at all. So I have to stockpile some stuff for what I make regularly. The exception to this is the oil and pasta and most of that is due to what side of my family taught me how to cook. I have an oil for deep frying, and an oil for light frying. Aside from that, three olive oils. One for general use, one for salad dressing, and one for adding on top of things after they've cooked because it is infused with Myer lemon. And pasta... They all have their uses, and it would take too long to explain. Watch pastagrammar's video on why Italians don't eat spaghetti and meatballs for an explanation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoXUp4BnnZyKnqs Fortunately, I'm Italian-American, which gives me the option to ignore any rule I want to! muhahahaha! Ok, I really can't ignore any I learned from my family, as much as I attempt to do so.

[@Caylainez]

I love this so much! You can tell they really enjoy each other’s company and have no problem sharing the spotlight, so to speak. Please do more specials like this! Love all of the cast at ATK!

[@DSmith-gs4tr]

I absolutely love their chemistry. You can tell they enjoy working together and their shared passion of cooking.

[@franciegarneau1651]

These two together are a kick! They play so well off of each other! They are the best pairing yet. Need more of Jack and Julia!

[@VictorySpeedway]

The who cast / crew of ATK are some of the most genuinely likeable people on television. We look forward to watching every week. Thanks for making all your hard work look easy!

[@diannelutz3291]

Amen to that !

[@michaelanderson2881]

Yes--but it's still not as good as it was with Chris Kimball.

[@VictorySpeedway]

@@michaelanderson2881 Mr. Smug? IMO, a detriment to the show.

[@Sbannmarie]

You two are fun, love this “ask us” format, More Please!

[@gmykc]

This is awesome, please do more. The knowledge and casual conversation held my attention the whole 37 mins.

[@rcdubya]

Love this! Anything with Julia is especially good for me, but but the great chemistry with Jack is obvious. More of these, PLEASE!!!

[@tommyj4992]

"There's only one thing I hate more than lying: skim milk. Which is water that is lying about being milk." -- Ron Swanson

[@RubyTwilite]

Skim in coffee is repulsive. The coffee is just dirty water then.

[@jrkorman]

My Grandparents ran a dairy farm so fresh milk all the time. Milk for cereal and such was almost always skim because the cream was skimmed off. That cream was for coffee, berries, etc.

[@steelerbear]

I love skim! But in particular, organic. I don't usually care whether foods are organic, but with milk, it makes a huge difference. Organic skim milk had a similar consistency to regular 1-2%, so it's easily drinkable, and I even use it in soups once in a while.

[@stephaniezimmerman7725]

@@jrkorman I grew up on a dairy farm. My dad was bring milk home in big gallon jugs and my mom would skim off the cream and safe it fire making ice cream. What was left wasn't skim but rather whole milk. Best stuff in the world, fresh whole milk.

[@gerryhand]

Skim milk is just like white coloured water. No taste or flavour. Nasty stuff! Growing up in the 50's us poor people had this skim milk powder. It was terrible and turned me off about skimmed milk! Yuk!

[@ytsivran]

I expected all the knowledge nuggets, but I didn't expect the episode to be that funny! These two have great chemistry!

[@wordkyle]

Agreed.

[@ryanjaeger4173]

Right. All the smiles are nice to see nowadays too!

[@mariadelaluzzilinskas4165]

Yiorgos Tsivranidis completely agree

[@rustyrefill6449]

Compared to the walking-on-eggshells chemistry that was palpable when Chris Kimball walked into the room

[@graciechiao]

They are so charming! 🙂

[@itscarlamcd3122]

This was a fun, informative segment and I like that the questions were so random. I LOVE her (she’s so funny), and I like that she took the time to acknowledge the profile pictures of the folks as she read the questions.🤓

[@xarophti]

We have discovered that a mixture of tart cherry juice (and/or pomegranate juice) & brewed unsweetened tea makes a good substitute for dry red wine for those who cannot have alcohol.

[@willdwyer6782]

In most recipes that call for wine, beer, or liquor all the alcohol is boiled away long before the food is served.

[@JabberJawz.]

@@willdwyer6782 They mention in the video that it's not all cooked off. So if you are serving someone that may be a recovering alcoholic, or say a child, you would want a substitute.🙂

[@willdwyer6782]

@@JabberJawz. The boiling point of alcohol is 173.07°F. By the time whatever you're cooking reaches the boiling point of water, there isn't going to be any alcohol left unless you pour a whole bottle of whiskey in the pot. Beer and wine range anywhere from 3.2% to 15%. 80 proof liquor is 40%.

[@anumqassam2963]

@@willdwyer6782 that’s just not scientifically accurate. Substances don’t immediately boil at their boiling point. Energy is required to convert the substance from one phase to another. The boiling point is the point at which adding more energy doesn’t cause the temperature to rise…but causes a phase change. Recommend reviewing basic chemistry. And there’s a lot of published literature on how up to 75% of the alcohol could remain in a cooked dish. It’s not insignificant.

[@skunk69x29]

the solution is to not invite children or recovering alkies to your gathering... they're usually miserable/insufferable anyways.... same with the "gluten-free" goofs.

[@karlenewarner8170]

I rarely comment but enjoyed the chemistry/humorous interactions between Jack and Julia!

[@NaturalFlirtGamer]

I would love to have both Julia AND Jack over for dinner! It's extra rewarding to work hard to please people who are discerning and know good cooking. I absolutely loved this episode and found both of them so warm and natural as well as informative. MOAR Jack'n'Julia please!!

[@safetysteve1314]

Would LOVE to see an episode on "unique" market items that we may see while shopping but dont know how to use. Yucca, tomatillo, jicama, dandelion greens ect.. please. Asking for a friend 😎

[@SpringismySeason]

The only method I have found to peel eggs with consistency is steaming them 11-14 minutes (size of egg & altitude) plunging them into ice water and cracking the shell all over and letting them sit in the water to cool down. The water seeps under the shell and voila easy to peel.

[@anniemaymcneely2013]

I'm gonna try that . I have resorted to buying prepeeled eggs only for my egg salad and deviled eggs

[@itkahsramal4983]

Ah I do the same, I like to accidentally 🙃 drop the egg in the sink as I'm taking them out of the boiling water, trying to aim for the bottom off the egg. Then right into a bowl of ice water.

[@HangingTurkey]

Yep, ATK has a video with that same method

[@jysanto7665]

We in my home call this the Martha Stewart method. 20 years of never fail hbe 🤩

[@lindaliestman4397]

Love your chemistry and your answers. So much fun to join in your fun while educating us. Thanks so much for the smiles!

[@MrCallDesigns]

THIS is proper KZbin content. Love the natural conversation style and simple edit. It was a conversation between friends for our benefit.

[@DKaytch]

LOVE THIS! You two are really personable, and seem to get along so well. KEEP MAKING THESE PLEASE!

[@tomsparks6099]

First off, Jack and Julia are the real Pros and this was best Q&A so far -- also, Julia is so much more engaging, lovely and a true educator when she is non-scripted. I love that making easy-peel HB eggs is till some great mystery from all ends of the culinary world. I found my own method that is complete no hassle.

[@ryanjaeger4173]

Share the method

[@veecee3669]

Tom Sparks I agree, Julia is much more relaxed without the script. And Jack is also much more engaging.

[@paulf1177]

Saw Julia on Syracuse PBS show and she was as down to earth as could be.

[@joeybagodonuts6683]

Tom Sparks C'mon man, the people want to know! Well, at least two of us do anyway.. What has been the best method for you?

[@jvallas]

Tom Sparks I agree 100% about the scripting. It’s probably necessary for the actual show to work properly, but it makes most of them appear more stiff than they probably really are.

[@pattygardner231]

Putting a lighted votive candle near your cutting board will burn up the gases emitted from peeling an onion and reduces tearing. Works for me.

[@pajer1a]

You guys are a joy to watch. Jack's easy laugh, and warm personality are catching. Let's hope that more of our countrymen catch some of your warmth.

[@StevenBanks123]

These two are charming: relaxed and charismatic, with good chemistry. And yes! “Dog eats steak left on counter” WAS,the second danger I immediately thought of. “You mentioned cocktails and I kinda lost track.”

[@Hoss1492]

Julia was absolutely constructing the outdoor pizza oven in her head as Jack spoke of the smaller portable one

[@adelechicken6356]

The beauty of an outdoor wood burning oven is that you can use it to bake breads and baked beans in it.

[@tilliemaekirk9444]

I am so sick of isolation, this was the nicest 37:44 minutes I have spent in days. Great info, laughs, "Minty Fresh Jack and Pirate. " Thank you. Stay safe and healthy.

[@harrystokes1412]

The vast majority of us do not have a local butcher shop. Supermarket beef, pork and chicken, although being "fresh" usually has some unwanted moisture on it. We rinse that off , pat dry and can function in the kitchen and keep it clean without a glass of {yuck} wine. I started steaming my eggs as y'all do on ATK, love the ease of peeling, thank you very mucj.

[@laurasimpson7211]

When your water starts boiling then ease the eggs down carefully into boiling water the let boil 5 min. Turn the water off and let sit for a couple more minutes! Take them out and run over cool water if still to hot to handle! Shells come off like a champ!

[@misstlc7136]

Yes I also plunge mine into ice water. So easy to peel.

[@falsenames]

I switched to the steaming camp very quickly after trying it once about 5-6 years ago, and I haven't looked back since. Uses very little water, which means that your water boils in very little time. You just need about half an inch (1cm) of water. Place the eggs in in a steamer basket and put them into the pot after it starts boiling. Pull them out a few minutes later based on how well done you want them, and put in an ice bath to cool off. Fast way to cook eggs that are really easy to peel. I personally think that putting the eggs into already boiling water and using the ice bath are the most important factors. The ice bath seems to be the more important of the two, based on my evolution, as that was the biggest jump in ease of peeling. I went from just putting the eggs in room temp water and pulling them out when they are done to: Waiting for the water to boil first, which helped a bit. Putting them in ice water after, which helped a lot. Steaming instead, which had only a minor effect on peeling, but it greatly helped in speeding up the whole process. I do not know how slowly raising the temperature and then using an ice bath would be. Something to test later, but I'm not expecting good results. I'll update if this ends up being better.

[@OttoStrawanzinger]

If you want to try out eating kiwi with skin on, try getting golden kiwis. They're a lot less fuzzy than the green ones (and also a bit sweeter), and the skin actually adds a pleasant, slightly tart flavour.

[@danieldumas7361]

Will definitively look for those. Tnanks ! D

[@cliffordbradford8910]

I like the hairiness though

[@MS-fg3jj]

I like the tartness and texture of kiwi skin! It never goes to waste.

[@whitneysanders6996]

Also you can wash them with baking soda.

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

I grow northern kiwi...they don't have hairy skins..and are more the size of large grapes.

[@ratlips4363]

This is a great video. I have a much greater appreciation for Jack's knowledge after watching. I always thought of Jack as a taste technogeek, but it is apparent that he really is a chef! My bad...Jack, you are now in a much higher place for me than before!

[@vmitchinson]

I believe a very sharp knife reduces the onion fumes thus reducing the crying. Works for me.

[@dallasl3688]

It's because you're disturbing the cell walls less. Just like with garlic, it's the plant's defense mechanism. Still, sometimes you just get a really harsh one.

[@fangchick93]

Same. I always hone my knife prior to cutting onions and garlic. Never cried

[@huckthatdish]

Yeah sharp knife + technique that minimizes number of cuts does help a lot. I very rarely cry cutting onions. Sometimes you do just get a very pungent onion though.

[@crimsonfancy]

@@dallasl3688 Right. Every onion isn't the same. If the tears bother, put a hotdog in your mouth and the onion (no matter the age or temp) will deliver what we deserve. Must be a hotdog and nothing else and after this weekend, a Nathan's brand will be the Chestnut winner.

[@gingersterlingspies6159]

I think a stainless steel knife reduces tears. Think of it … if you have onion or garlic odor on your hands just rub you hands on a chrome water faucet and voila, scent is gone.

[@rogerthat5803]

Teriffc q & a. Great info and the humor makes it fun. I can see you two getting in trouble and being separated in work meetings due to the giggling at inside jokes like "washing your meat." You two are a blast.

[@janemclean4048]

I REALLY enjoyed this! The great chemistry kept it going, but I got so much out of the tips! Nobody has me to dinner either, and I wish they knew how nice it would be to have someone cook for me. Frozen, in a bucket, it is all about the company!

[@brucecline8154]

....Nearly forty minutes of smiling. You guys are great and great together. AND good content.

[@petermoxham]

You guys are so natural, funny and knowledgeable in this series ... it's great! Really refreshing to see you in this format.

[@brandonblietz8555]

I Love this Segment! More of these please! Plus More minty fresh Jack Bishop!

[@Gosub315]

I watch ATK all the time and I know this vid is old but I absolutely love you both in this. I laughed so much. Love it!

[@johnnyo3fan]

Garlic salt question: NEVER, EVER use garlic salt. By the time you get enough garlic it will be so salty as to make your dish inedible!!! Remember, you can always add more salt but you can't take it out (unless you add a piece of cabbage, but that doesn't work for garlic bread).

[@kayevans1720]

Works perfect for me cause I don’t really like garlic, so just a hint of it I’m ok with. 😁

[@bobisrighturwrong]

Since we like more salt I disagree. But your point is valid for a lot of people.

[@chrissandoval7675]

if need be, i'd put cabbage on garlic bread. i'd call it a germanic bruschetta fusion and double the price though.

[@johnnyo3fan]

@@chrissandoval7675 Sounds like a plan. When do we start?

[@d.c.3220]

Garlic POWDER - the flavor of garlic without the added salt :) Or I buy a jar of minced garlic to have handy.

[@montyollie]

You guys are fabulous. Actually two of my favourites in one place at the same time for a full half hour. Thanks for the entertainment and knowledge!

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

15:17 - having had several years of waiting tables in my past I can completely agree that walk-ins are GREAT for de-stressing lol

[@GwynneDear]

I have done plenty of walk-in screaming in my days of line cooking lol.

[@misstlc7136]

This year is 43 years for me.. Summer we have a tiki bar with outside seating. 100°days you can find me recovering a couple minutes in that walkin for sure.

[@tedbrogan1262]

Jack Bishop is my absolutely favorite host with ATK.

[@donnachevalier7460]

I totally agree, he should have more t.v. TIME.

[@karlamarx5954]

Same

[@nicmart]

You have to respect the self-control that permits him to stay thin.

[@rismau83]

More of these! They are so cute and smart together!

[@jpiazzola]

This was an absolutely charming video and gave me amazing information while dispelling some mythes. Listening to you instead of pretentious "master chefs" is so refreshing. because you positions are based on tests you done.

[@Macros1971]

You two are HILARIOUS! Love it!

[@colleenpiechowski8511]

I drain the eggs, put a lid on, hold tight and shake the pan vigorously, then peel the smashed shells off under water. Old way my grandma taught me 60 years ago. Works every time.

[@freakshowtell]

MORE FROM THESE TWO! A great combo. She's very funny and he's super knowledgeable.

[@autumnsolrevival]

The two of you are great together. I really enjoyed watching this. Please do more.

[@sherrybirchall8677]

Julia's remark about plunging your face into the freezer, with your eyes wide open (you're not going to look supersmart...) cracked me up.😂

[@phillipabbott594]

I love you both! Y’all produce recipes average folks can do. Also you produce recipes that can be sized easily. I used to perceive ATK as “snooty” or dare say “snotty”. Those descriptions have left the building. Keep up the great work!

[@ghw7192]

Fun with Jack and Julia. I have long suspected that both of them smile in their sleep. Educational AND entertaining. Thank you, ATK!

[@LordDragon1965]

Would love to see ATK do an episode on reuse of leftovers.

[@jonnievl55]

I would!!!!!!

[@homehelpheart7440]

Jack, you are a riot! I don't watch many videos over 25 minutes long, but you kept me interested with your wit and laughter. Thanks!

[@dindixie]

I have had chickens all my life, and so have cooked a lot of (extremely) fresh eggs. The age of the eggs matters when boiling them, because the size of the air cell increases as the egg gets older, allowing water in the shell to act as a sort of lubricant to make peeling easier. The pores in the eggshell also probably get larger as the egg ages, too, I think, and in fresh eggs, the bloom wears off by about 14 days. Store-bought eggs are *not* fresh; and in the US, the bloom is washed off at the factory which is why they must be refrigerated. (European eggs are unrefrigerated because they are handled differently.) They are usually a good week or so old by the time you buy them at the grocery store, and are close to a month old by the use-by date. (Ugh.) If hard-boiling eggs, use your oldest eggs up first, as the air cell gets larger, which makes that membrane more easily come away from the egg during peeling. If I am using really fresh eggs, I keep a large clean push pin on my knife strip, and use it to shallowly puncture a single hole at each egg's wide end to let a bit of water between the membrane and the egg, and use a long-handled spoon to gently slide my eggs into rapidly boiling water. Simmer 15 minutes covered, (stirring if you're making deviled eggs and want your yolks in the center instead of on the side), drain, and immediately soak in ice water to cool & make them easier to peel. Very rarely do I have a difficult time peeling even extremely fresh day-old eggs using this technique. Also, make sure you store your eggs with the narrow end pointed down so that air cell stays at the wide end. I date my eggs in pencil on the wide end when I collect them, so I know how old each egg is, (can easily tell on what date they were laid), so I have experimented with this a LOT. Hard-boiled fresh eggs stick to the shell more readily than older eggs.

[@davidserres6455]

Chop onions next to the stove with the vent fan on! Works for me.

[@donotneed2250]

Freezing them for 20 minutes or so also helps.

[@dale3404]

I’ll try this. Thanks.

[@donnathane4155]

I loved this program, I learned lots and was very entertained. They make a super duo... two thumbs up!

[@JackChurchill712]

So darn informative! More like this please! I learned a lot!

[@diannelutz3291]

I love the way Jack said that people are scared to cook for him . Hilarious and true.

[@fctuber]

When people know you are a chef or cook for a living, most people do not like cooking for you.

[@TitoTimTravels]

I worked at Williams-Sonoma and Chuck Williams was coming for dinner. All of us had to cook one prep. I was a 19 year old kid... I was so nervous cooking for him. He hung out with people like James Beard, you know. 😎

[@carblarson8868]

I adore this duo.

[@annedwyer797]

Really enjoyed this, not just for the knowledge content, but it was fun to see Minty Fresh Jack and Julia "uncut"!

[@AnneBeamish]

Love this format. You two have good chemistry and the content was just right. One idea, can you do these Q&A thematically (baking bread, cooking vegetables, dealing with different techniques, etc.).

[@tomshank433]

This is some of the best ATK content so far. Nice job guys. We appreciate all you teach us.

[@daveleary5830]

For cutting onions I use an inexpensive desk fan to push any airborne irritants away from my eyes. Has worked pretty well so far.

[@richsautkulis283]

Great informative video. The poker that Julia Child used to super-heat the green beans is called a Toddy Iron if it's small enough to heat up a cup of liquid and a Loggerhead for larger vessels, they were common in Colonial times...I use an old fashioned soldering iron that you heat in hot coals that I inherited from my father...who inherited from his father.

[@nicholashilton2514]

Love these. Pls keep doing them. Great content, ATK!

[@lja64]

I'd invite Jack for dinner. I think he's adorbs.

[@trees1trees]

Perhaps the best ATK episode I've seen. Please give us more.

[@lindadickey9885]

My grandmother had an outside brick oven for baking bread. She was from Eastern Europe and that’s what was done there.

[@mathsinger]

Julia Child carmelized onions in the oven in one of her very first cooking shows. She was making French onion soup.

[@tinamcnalley2575]

Loved this episode! Re: onion salt and garlic salt. I think these are just leftover "convenience" items from 50's & 60's cooking. At 61, I've never purchased either. Both are just outrageously overpriced table salt with a small amount of garlic or onion powder added. In order to gain the benefit of the onion or garlic flavor, most dishes will be horribly oversalted. Just buy powder - cheaper and more flavor.

[@hwk9468]

Btw, is there a difference for cooking, other than the obvious - texture, & personal preference, between garlic powder & granulated garlic?

[@tinamcnalley2575]

@@hwk9468 I have used both. For a time, I used an off brand that was granulated (and cheap!) and it definitely had a nice garlic flavor (and aroma) than the powder I was replacing at the time. I cook primarily with fresh onion and garlic. I use the powders as more of an "umami" type of boost. A burger gets salt, pepper and onion powder while frying or grilling. Garlic powder I add to sauces and gravies where I don't want anyone to actually notice it. It adds an extra layer of flavor but if someone says "Ah, garlic!" - I've used too much. Of course both are great to have on hand when dinner is already cooking - and there's no fresh stuff in the house!

[@ThePixelcamera]

There can be a difference: Garlic salt may be garlic oil plated on salt versus garlic powder (dried juice/crushed garlic). So both taste different then fresh, even if you added salt to garlic powder. (From a food scientist that used all 3)

[@DinoSarma]

@@hwk9468 Not practically, no. The granulated stuff doesn't clump, while the powder stuff does. I've seen roasted garlic in the granulated type, which is rather a nice change from the straight garlic powder/granulated garlic.

[@garydb]

I can taste garlic powder in foods. I don’t like the flavor. I never use it but some restaurants tend to rely on it.

[@victorholladay4015]

Loved this episode! This is definitely something you should consider doing occasionally! Jack and Julia were fantastic! Keep these two doing this type of segment! Please!

[@whippoorwillorganics5566]

"Boiling" eggs in a pressure cooker makes them perfect and perfectly peelable every time.

[@hrh4961]

That other Julia (Kid, Baby, Infant?) has an eggselent chapter on HB eggs in one of her books that includes piercing one end with a pushpin (can't remember which end) and letting them sit in water that you've brought just to the simmer for so many minutes (18?). Has worked for me forever. Dropping into ice water immediately afterward seals the deal.l

[@myzeri18]

I love using my Express Cooker for making hard "boiled" eggs.

[@robertpoche1585]

Yes, the instant pot pressure cooker 5-5-5 method results in perfectly peelable eggs every time.

[@myzeri18]

@@robertpoche1585 I must admit I do 7 minutes in and instant release. I think every person has a groove with their pot. Especially brands. I got 7 minutes from cooking baby red potatoes for potato salad and chucking the eggs in for making it easy and the time stuck with me and works. I think it's cool I am not the only person who thinks the Express Cooker makes life easier if not by simple not having to deal with boiling water LOL

[@Sagir32]

Fresh eggs that are boiled are notoriously difficult to peel. I have so many eggs I love to make pickled eggs. My instant pot to the rescue! Even my very fresh eggs pop right out.

[@Annette4minus1]

I cut onions cold (straight out of the fridge) and never have tears. But I did have tears laughing at Julia's pirate impression. Hilarious! Great Q&A. Thank you.

[@lidiaspyrka8096]

This works very well we do as well!👍

[@willdwyer6782]

I've found that shaking the pan hard enough to crack the eggshells under a cold running faucet makes hard boiled eggs very easy to peel.

[@markvetter4711]

I had to cook for a friend who can’t do alcohol, and subbed tart cherrie juice for red wine. It worked great.

[@JHNielson4851]

I wonder if grape juice would be a good sub.

[@berneemartin4383]

I wonder if adding a small amount of a plum vinegar to whatever sweeter juices are available would be helpful if no tart cherry juice is on hand.

[@Isabella66Gracen]

Thanks for the tip. I've use white grape juice for white wine mixed with a little broth and a touch of vinegar. I didn't use the juice full strength but maybe I should try it.

[@webster695]

V L did you not watch the video? That’s not true.

[@Isabella66Gracen]

@@OpiumBride it's been verified the alcohol doesn't completely cook off, the video mentions this. Therefore if you are feeding a recovering alcoholic it's best not to use it.

[@rhondacrosswhite8048]

Cooking with alcohol: alcohol is also a solvent. It helps flavours meld together and extracts flavours from herbs or spices.

[@lareinadiondra6027]

Plus it gives a nice mellow buzz.

[@connieholley1124]

A great variety of questions and enjoyed the humor in addressing each.

[@TinaStevens-b3v]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this episode. ATK is always my "go to" for every recipe. I have all the ATK cookbooks as well. Great format for home cooks to get answers to any and all cooking questions. When I was trying to learn how to cook, I watched "Cooking Live" on Food Network with Sara Moulton. She cooked while answering call in questions. I learned more by watching her than if I took a course. Thanks ATK! You came through again!

[@perilla54]

"Wash your hands with mouthwash." I never thought I'd hear that on a cooking show.

[@babyfingle]

Cold water and soap works everytime

[@cowlady3612]

You two are a hoot, thanks for the laughs!

[@corbonthecob]

Love that you guys are coming out with a book on Cooking for One, I'm a bachelor and am constantly having to keep my meals interesting. I'd also love the idea of a meal prep book, I know ATK's website has "make ahead" meals but it would be interesting to read more about easy ways to make large, varied meals that would last 5 days or so and reheat in the microwave/toaster oven well!

[@cjones3214]

I have an old book: Cook Once and Eat For a Week. Not an ATK one, but taught me a lot.

[@rwalden00]

Spouse and I bought the ATK cooking for two book, got tired of not having enough leftovers, and started doubling the recipes. 😂

[@richardhoover4471]

Wonderful to find my fav TV cooking show in this Q&A format with “Minty Fresh” Jack and “Crusty Pirate” Julia! 🤣 Very informative and entertaining!👏🏻

[@rhight]

Much fun! Good answers, as well. Look forward to the next session.

[@tigerz8174]

I love fresh minty jack and julia! They are hilarious together!!

[@falsenames]

ahem... Minty Fresh Jack and Grumpy Young Pirate Julia. And I laughed so many times because of their great chemistry. I'd love to go out for cocktails with them. But I'm not cooking for Jack :)

[@rickbradley3280]

According to a study in 1992 by the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory, The amount of alcohol remaining in a cooked dish is: Boil liquid, remove from heat - 85% Flamed: 75% Baked or simmered for 15 minutes - 40% Baked or simmered for 30 minutes - 35% Baked or simmered for 1 hour - 25% Baked or simmered for 1.5 hour - 20% Baked or simmered for 2 hours - 10% Baked or simmered for 2.5 hours - 5% This information is widely attributed to the USDA but I have been unable to locate it on any official website.

[@mariapaulagl]

Grape juice may have up to 4% alcohol. I often substitute wine for grape juice. And white wine when braising I substitute for Orange juice

[@garryhoch6176]

I really enjoyed this program. The questions were great and I received some great info. Always love ATK for years

[@BeccaJane1981]

“Well done”, you two! This was fun to watch!

[@tetchedistress]

Thank you for bringing a smile to my face and heart. Hugs from Minnesota.

[@Omnaecyde]

Always watch the regular showing with cooking and segments but this made me love Jack so much more. (Already loved Julia and Bridge)

[@stephaniepickert3474]

I've never laughed and had such a fun time watching a You Tube video. I will forever love Minty Fresh Jack and Pirate Julia. Awesome show guys!

[@Rebecca-dm5ul]

Hilarious, insightful and omg still laughing. Please do this more often. Since you're both working from home do a zoom. This was refreshing.

[@rjb6327]

You have to do more of these Q&As. Very informative as well as entertaining.

[@mfrenchcazenovia]

After I mince fresh garlic, I rinse then rub my hands on my stainless steel sink. It always works!

[@dcast777]

Done the same thing with a stainless steel spoon works every time. Soap doesn't take the smell off alone.

[@babyfingle]

@@dcast777 Use COLD water and soap, hot water sets the oils

[@dindixie]

I use the stainless steel spoon, soap & cold water too, and it does a pretty good job. The only smell it doesn't work well for is when you have goat buck in rut smell on your hands (I own a small goat herd). That is when I wash with toothpaste and re-wash with mouthwash. Then you have minty-fresh milder goat buck in rut... which still beats the full-blown scent. Garlic odor is easy.

[@misstlc7136]

I normally wear gloves and change them repeatedly throughout my shift. I've just gotten into the habit especially because I seem to always be handling hot peppers. Now I do it even more because I'm a bit of a germaphobe!

[@adelechicken6356]

@@dindixie l am thinking that the only stink harder to remove than buck goat is skunk, and yes I've experienced both. Love your solution.

[@abelromero8967]

"I'm kind of a pyro at heart" this week on America's Test Kitchen.... 😂 😂