what is the difference between a candy themometer and a regular thermometer?

If im makin fudge…can i use a regular thermometer even if it says candy thermometer?
and is it hard to make fudge if so do u have any tips??

Can you use a regular thermometer as a meat thermometer?

I am cooking a rump roast and do not have a meat thermometer, can I use the digital thermometer that we use to check our temp when we are sick?

When the bulb of a constant-volume gas thermometer is placed in a beaker of boiling water at 100°C?

When the bulb of a constant-volume gas thermometer is placed in a beaker of boiling water at 100°C, the pressure of the gas is 223 mmHg. When the bulb is moved to an ice-salt mixture the pressure of the gas drops to 159 mmHg. Assuming ideal behavior, as in the figure below, what is the [...]

How long should I cook my pork chops?

I have boneless pork chops that are about 3/4 of an inch thick. I am going to bread them and pan fry them and I don’t know how long I should cook them for. Im kind of a person that worries about if my food is done all the way but I don’t have a [...]

how long to deep fry 13.5 lb turkey at 300 degrees?

cold and windy outside and can only keep a 300 degree temp. I know it’s 3.5 minutes per pound at 350, so what give it an extra 10 -15 minutes cooking time! Then check inside temp with meat thermometer! Thanks for your help!

I need advice on cooking a prime rib…?

Specifically, do I keep the meat thermometer in the meat the whole time it cooks? Last time I tried that, the thermometer melted at 350 degrees. Or, is the thermometer only used to "test" the meat's temperature towards the end of cooking it?

how do you boil cooking oil without a cooking thermometer?

I'm trying to make fried ice cream and I do not have a deep fryer. Does anyone know if you need a cooking thermometer to boil the cooking oil for frying or can I just bring it to a rapid boil?
All receipes say to bring the oil to 350-365 degrees, but like I said [...]

Has anyone used the basal thermometer as a means of tracking ovulation?

I purchased a digital basal thermometer for the purpose of tracking my ovulation date. When do I begin using the thermometer if my period began on 1/18? Thanks.
Should I start when I wake up tomorrow morning? The instructions said it’s best to chart before getting out of bed.

How long should I cook pork sirloin steaks?

I don’t have a meat thermometer (they recommend inner temp at 150 degrees). How long should I let it cook for at 325 degrees to bring it to about that temperature (I want it tender and don’t want to overcook it!)?

Could someone help me with two very specific cooking questions?

I have two questions about cooking:
1. How much, exactly, is one cup of butter?
2. Without using a candy thermometer, how would you know if what you're cooking has reached the "soft ball stage?"