Busting Food Myths

Introduction

• Host: Ro
• Excited to test food myths for the first time.
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Myth Testing

Myth 1: Shaping Pancakes with Cookie Cutters

• Use oil to coat the cookie cutter.
• Placed cookie cutter in the pan and filled with batter.
• Result: Works, but timing is important for flipping.

Myth 2: Poaching Eggs in the Microwave

• Method: 1/3 cup water + 1/2 tsp vinegar + egg + poke yolk with toothpick.
• Result: Busted. Egg overcooked; traditional poaching recommended.

Myth 3: Testing Egg Freshness in Water

• Fresh eggs sink, bad eggs float, aged eggs stand upright.
• Result: True. Fresh egg lay flat, aged egg stood upright.

Myth 4: Soften Butter with Hot Glass

• Hot water in a glass placed over cold butter.
• Result: Busted. Butter not soft enough in 2 minutes.

Myth 5: Soda and Pop Rocks Cause Explosion

• Combining soda with Pop Rocks.
• Result: Busted. No explosion, just fun reaction.

Myth 6: De-stemming Strawberries with a Straw

• Tried with two sizes of straws.
• Result: Busted. Inconsistent results and waste.

Myth 7: Oil and Vinegar Mix

• Oil and vinegar do not mix without an emulsifier.
• Result: True. Mustard or mayonnaise can act as emulsifiers.

Myth 8: Toasting Marshmallows in a Toaster

• Marshmallows placed in a plugged-in toaster.
• Result: True. Marshmallows toasted nicely.

Myth 9: Freezing Onions Reduces Crying

• Onion frozen for 20 mins before cutting.
• Result: True. Less crying, but irritation felt.

Myth 10: Homemade Ketchup from Tomato Sauce

• Mix tomato sauce, vinegar, and sugar.
• Result: Busted. Tastes like marinara, not ketchup.

Myth 11: Toasting Bread on a Metal Colander

• Testing with a colander over stovetop flame.
• Result: True, but messy and risky for the colander.

Myth 12: Pina Colada with Frozen Pineapple and Coconut Milk

• Blend frozen pineapple, coconut milk, and rum.
• Result: True, but flavor lacking.

Myth 13: Juicing Lemon with a Skewer

• Skewer through lemon to squeeze juice.
• Result: True, slower but works.

Myth 14: Cling Wrap Box as Zester

• Testing metal edge of cling wrap box.
• Result: Busted. Not effective or safe.

Myth 15: Cutting Cherry Tomatoes with Two Plates

• Using plates to cut multiple cherry tomatoes.
• Result: Busted. Unsafe and inefficient.

Myth 16: Peeling Ginger with a Spoon

• Testing spoon to peel ginger.
• Result: True. Safe and effective.

Myth 17: Reviving Leftover Pizza in Microwave with Water

• Testing pizza with bowl of water in microwave.
• Result: True. Pizza retains moisture better.

Myth 18: Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Underwater

• Testing peeling eggs in water.
• Result: True. Easier and cleaner.

Myth 19: Oreo Mug Cake with just Oreos and Milk

• Testing oreo mug cake recipe.
• Result: Busted. Texture is not ideal, needs proper measurements.

Myth 20: Wooden Spoon Prevents Boil-Overs

• Using a wooden spoon over boiling pot.
• Result: Busted. Not effective long-term.

Myth 21: Spaghetti Sticking to Wall Means Done

• Throwing spaghetti at wall.
• Result: Busted. Doesn’t indicate perfect cooking; best to taste.

Conclusion

• Enjoyed testing myths; favorite was peeling eggs underwater.
• Interested in making a baking myths video next.
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