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.

Does Skillet swear?

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‘ They always apologize, because they cuss around us. We don’t engage in those sorts of things – whether it is language or alcohol or all of the other various things that happen at rock shows. We don’t do those things, but we let them be themselves and we are not judgmental of that.

Does the size of crystal singing bowls matter?

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Undeniably larger the singing bowl higher its resonance. The powerful vibration of large singing bowl can even be felt on the surface on which the bowl is kept and played on. Singing bowl more than 10 inch can be considered as large size.

Can you do canning without a pressure cooker?

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A normal large stock pot and lid from your kitchen can totally work for canning purposes. … Simply fill your mason jars as directed by whatever repine you’re using, put the lids and rings on, and place the jars into the stock pot. Fill the pot with enough water to cover your jars by at least 2 inches.

Do flat faced dogs need special bowls?

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Tilted bowls allow the kibble to gather at one end, making it easy for your dog to access his food. … If your flat-faced dog doesn’t struggle too much with a flat-bottomed bowl, but you still want to help him out, try out a shallow bowl. The much shorter sides make it easier for him to comfortably reach his food.

Is it safe to be in the house when cleaning oven?

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Toxic fumes can emanate from the oven when cleaning, which can be dangerous to someone with asthma or respiratory problems. … If anyone in the household suffers with existing respiratory issues, it is advised that they stay away from the oven during the self-cleaning process.

Is takeaway Tupperware microwave safe?

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It’s safe to heat up foods in glass, ceramic and containers with a waxy finish. This includes Chinese takeout containers—but remember to remove the metal handles prior to microwaving. You’re also good to use paper goods (such as paper plates and paper towels) as well as parchment paper.

How much do bread machines cost?

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Price. On average, you can expect to spend somewhere in the range of $100 to $150 for a decent bread machine from a mid-range brand. Some bread makers from budget brands may be priced less than $100, while other high-end brands such as Breville and Zojirushi can cost $300 or more.

What is the temperature at kitchen exhaust?

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Using low velocity, the system can utilize makeup air temperatures of 45 to 50ºF when allowed by code. In most localities this will reduce the energy consumption of the hood by 50% to 75% over the utilization of room air at 65º or above.