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    Can you ship products to the UK?

    Unfortunately no. At this time we only ship to the US, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The best solution we can offer for international customers is having someone in the US make a purchase on your behalf, accept delivery and forward your package to you. Please note that we cannot be responsible for …

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    Do you sell empty clam shells?

    Unfortunately, no, we do not sell empty clam shells, scallop shells, oyster shells or mussel shells.  Nor can we suggest a vendor that is likely to carry them.  If you need small quantities for a project or recipe, you might consider asking your local fishmonger if they have any. Alternatively, you could always order/purchase live …

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    Do you sell raccoon, muskrat, or opossum meat?

    We do not sell raccoon, muskrat or opossum meat.  We don’t know of any reliable source for these meats, likely due to two primary reasons: Supply – as far as we know, there is no commercial production of these animals for meat…likely due to lack of demand in addition to any issues associated with hunting/farming …

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    Can you get scorpion chilies (aka Butch T scorpion chilies)?

    While we do sell ghost chilies, a previous world’s hottest chile record holder, we haven’t found a source yet for dried or fresh scorpion chilies.  Contact us if you’d like to be notified if/when we get them in stock. – Question Submitted by Harry

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    Can I use sodium metabisulfite to use my fried chicken’s crust a lighter color? Do you have any other suggestions?

    To be honest, I have no idea if sodium metabisulfite would help or how it would help. I’ve never played around with it before…and I don’t know anyone who has off the top of my head. Nor can I suggest an additive that would artificially lighten the color of fried chicken batter. I’m assuming that …

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    I bought frozen roasted green chiles with dry ice. They thawed on a cross-country trip, but were still cold. Are they safe?

    A good indicator of how cold your food has been kept is the dry ice in the package.  If there was still even a little dry ice left on arrival, you can be sure your chilies were kept quite cold.  If not, but they were still partially frozen or cold to the touch, they’re still …

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    Which is better for sautéing, white meat or dark meat?

    We’re assuming you’re asking about chicken.  Other poultry varieties have different meat & with correspondingly different cooking recommendations. In the case of chicken, white meat (breast meat) is the most commonly sautéed.  This is because sautéing is a hot & fast cooking technique best suited to quick cooking ingredients.  Chicken breasts are leaner than legs …

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    Is it better to use whole chilies or chile flakes in pasta sauce? Which chilies would you recommend for getting good heat?

    What form of chilies you add to pasta sauce is largely a matter of personal preference.  A lot of Italian sauce recipes call for chile flakes, and chile flakes are easy to come by, convenient, easy to measure, and easy to use. That said, using whole dried chilies does give you a larger range of …

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    I bought littleneck clams from A&P and they had no flavor…any idea why?

    It’s hard to say for sure, having not eaten, sold or seen the clams in question ourselves. There are several reasons why some clams taste better than others.  According to food science guru Harold McGee, clams and other mollusks store energy in the form of amino acids which give their meat flavor, body, and sweetness.  …

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    Do you sell salmon skin?

    Unfortunately we cannot supply salmon skin by itself. Salmon fillets tend to be sold skin-on because some people like to serve them with the skin (typically crisped up using a cooking technique like pan searing). We also are not aware of any other company selling salmon skin for human consumption, though there do appear to be vendors selling dried …

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    If I want to order several cases of game hens, can I get a discount?

    Absolutely!  If you’re hoping to make a wholesale game hens order, contact us with your desired quantity, desired delivery date and shipping zip code for a custom quote. – Question Submitted by P & G Caters

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    Where can I buy sodium bisulfite?

    Sodium bisulfite is an antioxidant/sulfuring agent that is sometimes used by home cooks (mixed with water) to prevent fruit & vegetables from browning as they’re being dehydrated. Your best bet for tracking some down is inquiring with companies that sell food dehydrators and related goods.  For example, the Excalibur dehydrator company sells Sodium Bisulfite by …

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    What is caffeine, and how much of it is in various beverages?

    The term “caffeine” is used as short-hand for several substances (including actual caffeine) from a group known as “Xanthine Alkaloids” that have stimulating properties. Below are some estimates for the average “caffeine” content in most commonly consumed hot beverages.  Note that the caffeine content can vary based on a wide variety of factors (brewing method, …

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    What is baby corn?

    Baby corn (aka miniature corn) is exactly what you’d think from the name – immature, un-pollinated sweet corn. Though the baby corn you find for sale in stores (usually canned or pickled & canned) is usually one of a few yellow corn varieties selected for their particularly high sugar content, they aren’t a special variety …

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    Do you have any recipes for flavored waters?

    “Flavored waters” are very lightly flavored, far less potent than most beverages.  They’re generally made by adding ingredients to a pitcher of ice water that slowly infuse it with flavor as it sits.   Ideas for Flavoring Ingredients: Citrus Fruit Slices -  Lemon & lime are the most common, but most citrus fruits will work…just …

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    I’ve been storing homemade herb oil at room temperature for a while, is it still safe to use?

    Generally we do not recommend storing any homemade infused oils at room temperature for long due to safety concerns.  Homemade flavored oils (particularly garlic oils according to the FDA, but also possibly other flavors) can grow botulism bacteria. Don’t let that stop you from making flavored oils, but for safety’s sake:           ● Make them …

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