Question:
Goal: To boil red potatoes

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

OPTIONS:
- Wash the potatoes. Leave the skin in place. Cut into small chunks, even in size. Fully submerge in a pot of water and bring the water to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Wash the potatoes. Leave the skin in place. Cut the potatoes into 2-3 inch chunks. Fully submerge in a pot of water and bring the water to a boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are mushy.
Answer:
Wash the potatoes. Leave the skin in place. Cut into small chunks, even in size. Fully submerge in a pot of water and bring the water to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Question:
Goal: How to cook pasta.

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

OPTIONS:
- Boil pasta in hot water in pot over high heat in oven.
- Boil pasta in hot water in pot over high heat on stove.
Answer:
Boil pasta in hot water in pot over high heat on stove.

Question:
Goal: To maintain your garbage disposal

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

OPTIONS:
- once a month grind about about a dozen ice cubes. The ice will sharpen your blades and eliminate any grease trapped in the drain.
- once a month grind about about a dozen small rocks. The rocks will sharpen your blades and eliminate any grease trapped in the drain.
Answer:
once a month grind about about a dozen ice cubes. The ice will sharpen your blades and eliminate any grease trapped in the drain.