Annie Watson

Annie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Ask. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book 'Healthy Eating Through the Garden' will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Annie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.

Is there a food safe stain for cutting boards?

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Shellac is a food safe wood stain made from a resin secreted from the female lac bug and ethanol. It is available in a clear or amber tint. Shellac brings out the rich warmth of wood grain making surfaces look soft and natural instead of plastic.

Why porcelain is used in laboratory?

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Porcelain materials are used for the separation of mixtures by evaporation and for subjecting to heat certain substances that require high temperatures. In other words it allows to carbonize substance and chemical compounds, it resists high temperatures it serves to heat or melt solid substances or evaporate liquids.

Is there a mango slicer?

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Use the serrated blade to slice the fruit into two pieces, avoiding the pit—it’s sharp enough to glide through the mango but safe to the touch. Then score or slice the mango and use the unique Scoop to efficiently remove the fruit from the skin. You can even scoop your mango before slicing or cubing.

How do you reheat an egg McMuffin in an air fryer?

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InstructionsPreheat air fryer to 400.Using 2 rings from the top of a ball mason jar.Place foil over the rack.spray with cooking oil.crack one egg in each jar lid.place bacon on the rack.cook for 5 minutes and flip the bacon.continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

What happened to the Anova Precision Oven?

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After Electrolux bought the brand in 2017 for $250 million, Anova returned in 2020 with a countertop oven inspired by the sous vide method. At $600, the Anova Precision Oven is a fun and fancy tool for home chefs who really want to geek out, but it isn’t a food-recognizing smart oven like the June intelligent Oven.