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Originally Posted by ChrisV
Hi friends,
I have a physics question that I've often wondered about. If I put cold water in my kettle and boil it, it goes through a stage of simmering, with small bubbles, before it starts boiling in earnest with big steam bubbles. But when the water is already hot, but not bubbling at all, it skips the simmering stage and goes straight to big-bubble boiling. Why is it so?
Boiling water is a major pain. Definitely worth the effort, but very time consuming. Especially when you only need a small amount for a recipe.
Since it is such a common ingredient and (I'm sure you will agree) store-bought boiling water just doesn't have the same flavor profile and nutrition as homemade boiling water, I recommend that one should prepare it only in large amounts and then store it in the freezer to save time for those special recipes that require it. Boiling water can be kept safely in the refrigerator for up to three days, but (in a pinch for all you singles out there!!!) it keeps up to 3 months in the freezer.
If your life is too hectic to prepare boiling water yourself (a highly understandable problem!!!), at least look at the label. Free-range gluten free small batch aged low calorie artisanal boiled water is available for just a small premium if you are willing to look around.