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CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 3 Jan 22

Had to go out and defrost the bird bath earlier today. It was frozen over by the snow. The birds appreciated as they visited as soon as they had fresh water. Also had to move the snow on the deck to find the peanut feeder....

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I will take the blame! But how to get rid of dead body smell?

Gary Marsh @garymarsh6 (24004) • United Kingdom 20 Sep 19

While my wife was away there was a smell in the house I could not identify. Well not initially I hunted high and low for this smell it was pungent in fact it was totally repugnant. One morning I woke up and as soon as I came out...

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dead body smell

horrible smell

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Do you thaw or soak to defrost frozen chicken?

peachpurple @peachpurple (13961) • Malaysia 3 Jul 17

My mother-in-law always soak the frozen chicken parts in a bowl of tap water in order to defrost it. However, I remembered reading some articles that recommend to thaw the frozen chicken by taking it out from the freezer,place on...

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Procrastination strikes again

James Higgins @JamesHxstatic (29410) • Eugene, Oregon 23 Oct 16

We have an old four foot upright freezer in the garage that I have owned for twenty years or more. We use it to store good buys on chicken and other things. It is not frost-free and if something keeps the door from shutting...

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Can you freeze shredded cheese?

CRSunrise @CRSunrise (2981) • United States 5 Aug 09

We bought a bunch of cheese blocks, and it seems like cheese doesn't shred to well after you defrost it. If we were to shred the cheese before we froze it, would it still come out the same...such as if we had bought already...

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I need to defrost and clean my automatic defrost fridge because it's not working

writersedge @writersedge (22563) • United States 2 Aug 09

right. It's freezing in parts it shouldn't freeze and only cold sometimes in parts that are supposed to freeze. Wish me luck and any advice you can give about cleaning and fixing refrigerators would be a help. I'm hoping I don't...

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my freezers are iced up

jarael @jarael (665) 19 Oct 08

i have a fridge freezer and a chest freezer, well three days ago they were fine, now i went to get some chicken out just now and they are completely iced up, the fridge freezer is really bad and i cant get the ice out, so i have...

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How long does it take for your raw meat to unthaw?

cream97 @cream97 (29085) • United States 6 Oct 08

It depends on the temperature in my house and kitchen. If it is cold, it will take longer, but if it is warm, it will unthaw faster. This process when it is cold can take anywhere from 5 hours. When it is very hot or warm it can...

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My fridge is not cold enough,what should I do?

yenwie84 @yenwie84 (1344) • Malaysia 9 Aug 08

The ice cream I bought few days ago has all melted. My fridge is not cold to keep the ice cream. I don't know what is the problem. I have tried to adjust the temperature but it does not work. Now I am trying to defrost the...

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Defrosting meat

Sillychick @Sillychick (3275) • United States 28 Jul 08

What is your preferred method? Do you use the microwave, or leave it in the refrigerator overnight? I have a pot roast to defrost and I'm wondering how long it takes to defrost using different methods? I've heard it's not safe to...

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Freezer Defrosting

Modestah @Modestah (11177) • United States 24 Feb 08

do you still have a manual defrost freezer? what devices do you use to aid you in defrosting it? I do a few things but mostly I use the aid of the blow dryer (being careful to not let the ice water drip into the vent - I try...

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freezing/defrosting dinners

nmw2005 @nmw2005 (1197) • United States 15 Oct 07

I am pregnant and am due pretty soon. I am trying to get organized by cooking meals and freezing them. However I am not sure what will freeze and defrost well. If you have any recipes or ideas it would be greatly appreciated....

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i have the best secret to defrost meat/food quick

3lilangels @3lilangels (4639) • United States 29 Jul 07

i have the greatest secreat for defrosting food much quicker.and that is,take what ever meat/chicken that you want to defrost and place it in a non-stick teflon pan and you will be amazed how fast your meat will defrost.i learned...

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defrost refs and freezers

jwiz168 @jwiz168 (140) • Philippines 15 Jul 07

During rainy season, I have this extra task of defrosting my ref. It builds ice very fast. I have no room to store. The thermostat is no good. Its pretty hard for those ice to melt . Guys if you have ideas on how to melt the ice...

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Flippin' norah what a blinkin' morning it's been !!

patootie @patootie (3592) 6 Feb 07

Okay .. it's like this .. yesterday evening I somehow managed to trap one of the freezer bag clips in the freezer door (you know the ones I mean the little plastic 'Bulldog' type grippers) .. so when I went to make a last cup of...

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