Welcome to Kitchen Queries, where the nigella.com team will answer your cooking or food related questions.  We’d love you to submit some of your recipe problems, dilemmas or queries for us to get our teeth into!

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• Waxed Lemons and other Citrus Fruits

  Hello Nigella's Team, can we use the rind of a waxed lemon? And how can we get rid of the wax? Thank you very much.

  Posted by ve_natalia. Answered on 24th Apr 2011 at 12.00

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• Colouring Ready To Roll Fondant icing

  I live in Italy. Could you tell me how to get a nice red colour or a strong blue with fondant Icing? I always get a pink or a light blue, although I add quite a bit of colouring. Thanks a lot, Tereza

  Posted by tereza. Answered on 23rd Apr 2011 at 12.00

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• Royal Wedding Party Food

  What would you recommend for a party to celebrate the Royal Wedding? (Celebrating in Australia)

  Posted by parott. Answered on 22nd Apr 2011 at 12.00

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