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[Q]: I have 5 - 6 lbs of sauerkraut in a crock with a water vacuum seal. I read that the first 24 - 48 hours are crucial to the success of the kraut. I also read that the kraut should develop its own liquid during this time, and that one can pour boiled water on top if it doesn't. However, I also read that it shouldn't be disturbed for a fairly long period of time. I am a bit confused. Should I check on the progress after a few days, or not?
[A]: How long should I wait before I lift the lid of my sauerkraut crock?


[Q]: I use a simple fried chicken recipe: wash chicken (I use thighs), dredge in seasoned flour, dip in egg with a bit of milk, re-dredge in flour, shake and fry. The dish comes out great on the day I cook it, but loses its crunch the next day when I want to take it as part of a picnic lunch.Is there a way to avoid the limp-crusted fried chicken on day 2?P.S. I remove skin and all visible fat, and I drain on paper towels both top and bottom sides.
[A]: Crispy fried chicken goes limp: picnic disaster


[Q]: A cookie recipe asks for: 14 ounces good-quality thawed frozen puff pastry, such as DufourSo, does puff pastry mean this? http://nishamadhulika.com/baking/homemade-puff-pastry-recipe.htmlSecondly, how long do I have to freeze that stuff?Thirdly, Google says that "thawed" means "Become liquid or soft as a result of warming".So, what is the way to make it soft?Do I have to add warm water and crush it?Or do I have to heat it in an oven?
[A]:
How should I deal with "thawed frozen puff pastry"?