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.

Can you bake a cake in Tupperware?

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Tupperware microwave containers must not be exposed to convection baking. If unfortunately you have no oven safe containers but you have been craving for a cake; here is a quick solution. Bake cake in the microwave instead, using the same Tupperware microwave containers that you use to reheat the food.

Are Ulta beauty sponges good?

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The sponges are very dense and hard on the face It was okay for how much you get and the value but overall gave low quality blending. I prefer something a little more “squishier” and softer when I pat my make up into my face with a beauty sponge but this product was super dense and hard.

Is Braun hand blender good?

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The Braun MQ7 is a great immersion blender that’s well designed, powerful, and comfortable. The problems I encountered with it weren’t really problems. I didn’t find variable speed all that useful, for example—high and low would have been plenty. You could also save $40 and get the MultiQuick 5.

Is Hope Alaska worth visiting?

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Hope offers visitors easy access to a healthy salmon run, and a sense of how rustic and rural most of life in Alaska can be. Even the short 70-mile drive from Anchorage puts you a world away in Hope. In addition to salmon fishing, other popular activities include gold panning and white-water rafting.

What is a serving Tong?

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Tongs are a type of tool used to grip and lift objects instead of holding them directly with hands. … Tongs for grilling, tongs for serving salad or spaghetti are kitchen utensils of the same type. They provide a way to move, rotate and turn the food with delicate precision, or fetch a full serving in one grab.

How do you wash a salad with a spinner?

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Instead of washing the greens under cold water, place them into the spinner first and fill the whole thing up with water. Rustle everything around a bit and then do absolutely nothing for a few minutes. Watch as the spinner acts as a cleansing bath, nudging even the smallest of dirt particles to fall to the bottom.

What is the cheapest way to update a kitchen?

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19 Cheap and Easy Ways to Update Your Kitchen in 2019Hang some art. We are huge fans of art in the kitchen. … Add a rug. … Paint something. … Add some wallpaper. … Plug in a pendant light. … Swap out your stools. … Get a colorful small appliance. … Or even just a tea kettle.

How long does chicken on the bone take to cook?

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Boneless breasts should be cooked for 35-45 minutes depending on the size, while bone-in breasts should be cooked for 40-50 minutes. Boneless thighs should be roasted 20-30 minutes, while bone-in thighs should be roasted for 35-45 minutes.