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.

Why do smoke alarms go off for no reason?

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The most likely reason smoke detectors go off unexpectedly is that people aren’t changing the batteries in them often enough. … That’s because smoke in the air will reduce the current. If your battery is dying, the current that’s flowing through your sensor also goes down. And so you can get a false positive.

What type of blinds are best in a kitchen?

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What blinds are best for kitchens?Roller blinds (PVC or vinyl) … Faux-wood blinds. … Venetian blinds. … Vertical blinds (PVC or vinyl) … (Joint) 5th place: Roman blinds or real wooden blinds.

Which material is best for mortar and pestle?

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For general use, the best option would be to get one made from a solid stone material like granite or marble. These stone mortars and pestles will use their heavy weight to break down the ingredients and they will also be able to withstand years of pounding and grinding without needing to ever replace it.

What is the biggest curling iron barrel size?

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What is the biggest size curling wand? In terms of barrel width, 2 inches (50mm) is the biggest curling wand size we have come across. Hot Tools is one brand that offers a 2″ inch curling iron. This heavy-duty styling tool is suited to those with thick hair looking to achieve loose, long lasting curls.

How big of a stump can a stump grinder handle?

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With a wheeled stump grinder, you are limited to grinding stumps about 14” high and a maximum grinding depth of about 8”. On the other hand, a tracked stump grinder can handle heights of about 32” and grind as much as 12” deep. You may be faced with difficult terrain when removing a stump.

What is hand tool in kitchen?

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Kitchen Hand Tools. … Save time, improve productivity and make excellent dishes with these kitchen gadgets. We offer basting spoons, brushes, dishers, ladles, pizza cutters, scrapers, spatulas and turners, spoodles, spreaders, tongs, whips and other accessories.

What can I use instead of a peeler?

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Using a sharp knife, slice a horizontal line around the middle of each potato without cutting too deeply. Then, boil your potatoes as you usually would with the peel on. (The peel is actually packed with flavor, so boiling a potato with the skin on will pep up your final dish.)

What are the types of dry fruits?

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List of Dry fruits namesAlmond – Badam. … Apricot – Khubani. … Cashewnuts – Kaju. … Dates – Khajoor. … Dried Dates – Chuara or Kharik. … Dried Figs – Anjeer. … Foxnuts – Makhana. … Walnuts – Akhrot.

What’s the difference between a gelato and an ice cream?

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Ingredients: While both gelato and ice cream contain cream, milk and sugar, authentic gelato uses more milk and less cream than ice cream and generally doesn’t use egg yolks, which are a common ingredient in ice cream. … Meanwhile, Italian gelato includes only about 4 to 9 percent fat.