Food for thought

THE FOODIES out there have been keeping The AnswerBank busy with lots of tastebud-teasing food and drink related questions.

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Jbcputnam wanted to know how the Germans eat. The best we�have come up with so far�are fat on bread and sauerkraut.

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Barbarella's reply to riley's question about how to make Baked Alaska reminded us all why food is a sensual pleasure. Best not to read it if you are on a diet.

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Why oranges come in segments has been keeping poor Hobbitdog awake at night. We hope he's now sleeping peacefully in�his kennel.

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Thanks to Bling's question we now know why butter goes rancid and where the word ketchup comes from courtesy of Toonwatcher.

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But will someone please tell us how many calories in a can of Strongbow cider. Lingalong is getting desperate.

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And is there an expert on Turkish cuisine who can put Melly Mel out of her misery and give her the recipe for marinated Turkish mushrooms Click here, she'll love you for it.

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