Today's dumb cooking question

[West Ender]

I remember my husband once explaining to me why the shiney side should be on the outside. It was all to do with convection of heat reflecting in the oven and retaining heat inside which helped the inside of the food to cook at the same rate as the outside - or something. I have a vague recollection I fell asleep before he got to QED.

Anyway, I wrap with the shiney side out.

[Neil]

How many rolls of tin foil did it take to wrap the goat up?

Don't forget to open the foil just before the end of cooking so his fat goes crispy.

[Gayle]

Originally Posted by Neil

How many rolls of tin foil did it take to wrap the goat up?

I don't know but rabbit doesn't take much!

[Neil]

That depends if its an English Giant rabbit

[katex]

And never, ever, use in a Microwave

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by katex

And never, ever, use in a Microwave

Why kate, I love indoor fireworks
I always use the shiney side up so I can see my angelic look on it

[Tealeaf]

What did cooks use before the invention of Tinfoil?

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

What did cooks use before the invention of Tinfoil?

no idea,but people have used tinfoil on the walls to prevent damp coming through, dont cure it,but it sure stops it.

[Tealeaf]

I wonder if a tinfoil condom would be a viable proposition?

[emamum]

erm no...... have you never cut yourself on tinfoil?

[panther]

Originally Posted by Gayle

On a similar theme to the greaseproof paper question - which side of the tin foil should you put closest to the food - the shiny side or the dull side?

I use baco non-stick foil, so ya have to use the dull side because its the non-stick side

As for normal foil, it doesnt matter which side ya use, they work equally

[lindsay ormerod]

Originally Posted by Neil

That depends if its an English Giant rabbit

Neil, is there something you want to tell us about the rabbits ?

[Eric]

Originally Posted by Tealeaf

I wonder if a tinfoil condom would be a viable proposition?

And then what? Stick it in the microwave

[Eric]

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod

Neil, is there something you want to tell us about the rabbits ?

Maybe a giant rabbit would be a good replacement for the famous goat