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Comment by Sarah Poh on July 9, 2012 at 10:27pm

this is such a nice place with all the good food. purely looking at the pictures is enough to make me drool. Can't imagine if i was at the spot where they are cooking. The aroma could just make me go crazy and eat non-stop. HAHA

Comment by Regina D.-PBP Event Admin on April 13, 2012 at 9:17pm

Apparently the guy boil that cup way to long. The most I ever boil any water in a cup is 1:10 minute. Never more than that. And it sits for a few seconds too after that. 

Comment by Wanda P on April 9, 2012 at 7:54pm

A 26-year old man decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that the water was not boiling, but suddenly the water in the cup 'blew up' into his face. The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand, but all the water had flown out into his face due to the build-up of energy. His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face which may leave scarring.

He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is a fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc, (nothing metal).

General Electric's Response:

Thanks for contacting us; I will be happy to assist you. The e-mail that you received is correct. Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.

To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for thirty seconds before moving it or adding anything into it.

Here is what a local high school science teacher had to say on the matter: 'Thanks for the microwave warning. I have seen this happen before. It is caused by a phenomenon known as super heating. It can occur any time water is heated and will particularly occur if the vessel that the water is heated in is new, or when heating a small amount of water (less than half a cup).

What happens is that the water heats faster than the vapor bubbles can form. If the cup is very new, then it is unlikely to have small surface scratches inside it that provide a place for the bubbles to form. As the bubbles cannot form and release some of the heat that has built up, the liquid does not boil, and the liquid continues to heat up well past its boiling point.

What then usually happens is that the liquid is bumped or jarred, which is just enough of a shock to cause the bubbles to rapidly form and expel the hot liquid. The rapid formation of bubbles is also why a carbonated beverage spews when opened after having been shaken.'

If you pass this on, you could very well save someone from a lot of pain and suffering.

Comment by Regina D.-PBP Event Admin on June 10, 2011 at 10:48am

Looks delicious!! Yumm.... Thanks.

Comment by Sylviastarling Brown on June 10, 2011 at 3:30am

  YOGHURT SCONES

The scones rise up nice and fluffy due to the yoghurt. The golden raisins lend a touch of sweetness. Try experimenting with other fruits instead of the raisins such as cherries and blueberries.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes 

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces (225 g/2 cups) white all-purpose flour or fine wholemeal (wheat) flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 ounce (25 g/2 tablespoons) golden granulated sugar
• 2 ounces (50 g/1/4 cup) butter, cut into small pieces
• 3 ounces (75 g/1/2 cup) sultanas (white raisins) (optional)
• 4 to 5 fl ounces (125-150 ml/3/4 cup) natural yoghurt or smetana
• For the glaze:
• A little of the yoghurt
• Golden granulated sugar

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to Gas No. 7 (425 degrees F./220 degrees C.). 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with butter/marge

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt & sugar. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. This can be done using the pulse action in a food processor or in a mixer.) Turn into a bowl, stir in the sultana's or raisins (I soak mine in a bit of hot water before hand) make a well & add the yoghurt then mix with a knife to a soft non-sticky dough. Turn it out on to a lightly floured board and knead gently for 30 seconds to smooth the underside. Roll out the dough 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick and cut it into 10-12 rounds with a pastry-cutter. 

Place the scones on the baking sheet and brush with yoghurt - Scatter with sugar and bake for 12-15 minutes, until they begin to brown on the top. Cool and then eat or freeze (up to three months). 

Comment by Wanda P on May 16, 2011 at 11:20pm

Tuesday comments and graphics

we are wishing you a lovely tuesday and a wonderful week hugs Wanda and the lelo and zena xo

Comment by Regina D.-PBP Event Admin on December 31, 2010 at 10:12pm

ROTFL, Wanda. That was surely funny. Thanks.

Comment by Wanda P on December 31, 2010 at 8:47pm

Comment by Regina D.-PBP Event Admin on December 10, 2010 at 12:06pm

Thanks for sharing all these recipes, Wanda and whoever else shares too. 

Comment by Wanda P on December 10, 2010 at 9:05am

come on friends lets get some new recipes up i am tired at looking at my ugly mug, next is lousiana wings!!

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