Are cramped chickens crazy chickens? Researchers are trying to answer that question through several studies that intend to take emotions out of an angry debate between animal welfare groups and producers.
Iowa Researchers Ask: Are Caged Chickens Crazy?
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Is it true that 2009 will be an amazing vintage in Bordeaux, and are Merlot and Carmenere related? Tim Atkin answers your wine questionsQ Dear Tim, everyone seems to be talking about 2009 as an amazing vintage in Bordeaux. Should I be putting some money aside now to buy wines en primeur next year? When will I know if the vintage is as good as people are saying? Tom PhillipsA The grapes have been
Can I use black onion seeds in an Indian chutney? And can I eat jam that has gone mouldy?Q I have an Indian recipe for fresh coconut chutney which requires Nigella seeds. I bought something called Nigella seeds from a local shop that looked like they might be the seeds of the flower love-in-a-mist. Now they have run out and I have been told to use black onion seeds instead. Is this right? Stephen
Can you buy beechnuts in the UK? Is frozen rice safe? Matthew Fort has the answersOn the continent, you can buy beechnuts from some grocers. I've been told that my parents and grandparents used chickens' legs to scratch through leaves when they went out to collect beechnuts. Will I have to do the same? I can't find a UK stockist anywhere.I'm afraid you will. There's littl
Q My parents are coming over from New Zealand for a holiday. My father only drinks Pinot Noir from Otago. Can you advise me on what to buy from Burgundy that would be comparable? Huia ForbesA The wines from Central tend to be rich, darkly coloured and pretty powerful (at least for Pinot) so you may struggle to find something French to fit his taste. But if he likes good Pinot, how about serving h
Q We have been given a rather grubby-looking bottle of red wine. The label says "1985 Château de Fouilloux, Brouilly, Prop André Pasquier de Vignes Propriétaire". Is it worth drinking? Maureen CrimminsA The wine comes from Beaujolais, a region that is not known for its age-worthy reds. However, Brouilly is one of the 10 "crus" in the northern part of the appellation, and its w
Q I've had a beautiful, big crop of gooseberries this year and would like to keep some to brighten up my porridge come the dark mornings. Can I freeze them? If so, should I freeze them whole or make a compote first?BethanA Bethan, whole gooseberries freeze excellently. They will be a bit squidgy when defrosted, but their flavour will be bang on. Each summer I try to put some in my freezer, packed
Ask Nigel: Vegetarian stocks | Chestnut spread
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Q I am a vegetarian and a lover of home-made soups. All of the vegetable stock cubes I've tried taste rather nasty. What are your tips for flavourful stocks that don't involve the remains of animals? Best wishes, JoA Dear Jo, I'm afraid all the stock cubes I have tried are pretty rubbish. I tend to use vegetable powder because it is the least salty and does seem relatively free of anything horrid
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