Kitchen Logic

Water’s boiling point in Celsius is 100 °C at sea level; elevation and air pressure change the exact temperature.

Pure water boils at 212°F at standard sea-level pressure (1 atm).

Keep whipped cream at or below 40°F (4°C) to stay safe; above that, limit time in the danger zone to a total of 2 hours.

Set refrigerator temperature to 40°F (4°C) or below to keep food safe from fast bacterial growth.

Per CDC guidance, disinfecting means eliminating many or all germs—except bacterial spores—on nonliving surfaces using chemicals or heat.

Aspartame is a low-calorie high-intensity sweetener made from two amino acids and used to sweeten foods and drinks.

Asparagus odor in urine comes from sulfur byproducts of asparagusic acid; some people produce them, and others can’t detect them.

Yes, eating asparagus during pregnancy is safe when washed and cooked, offering fiber and folate with standard food-safety prep.

For asparagus, eat the tender spear from the tip down to where the stalk snaps cleanly; discard the tough woody base.

For asparagus trimming, snap at the natural break or slice off 1–2 inches from the woody ends for even, tender cooking.