Water and rinsing
The reason to use cold water instead of hot water for cooking at home is not because things boil faster or slower. Hot water runs through a hot water heater, which can taint the taste.
Water
The reason to use cold water instead of hot water for cooking at home is not because things boil faster or slower. Hot water runs through a hot water heater, which can taint the taste.
Use boiling water instead of tap water to make clear ice. Great for putting fruit, herbs, flowers or surprises in.
If you put a wooden spoon over a pot of boiling water, it won’t boil over.