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 does strawberry ice cream have chunks in it?

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It’s different, end of story. We also struggled to find any dairy-free strawberry options aside from sorbet, which, while delicious, is not ice cream. (If you prefer vanilla, click here. Maybe we’ll rank chocolate one day.)

Can I use a digital thermometer for soil?

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Luster Leaf Rapitest 1625 Digital Soil Thermometer Classic, Dial and Digital varieties are available along with a compost thermometer for use when composting. All our thermometers are designed and calibrated to be used in soil.

What can I use instead of a Dutch oven pot?

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A deep oven-proof skillet can work if you don’t have a Dutch oven, as can an oven-proof soup pot. And if your recipe doesn’t call for putting the pot in the oven at all, any heavy deep pot will do. Here are some recipe examples: This hearty Beef and Guinness Stew or these Chicago-Style Italian Beef Hoagies.

Which is better juicer Hurom or Omega?

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Hurom’s vertical juicers provide a slightly higher yield because they have gravity on their side. Omega’s juicing machines yield a foamier juice due to their horizontal design. However, these juicer extractors are more versatile, and are better for non-juicing purposes, such as making nut milk.

How much is a roll of tinfoil?

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How many hours does it take to roast a 20 lb turkey?

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Unsure how long you’re supposed to leave the bird in the oven? If you’re baking it at 325°F (the lowest temperature the USDA recommends), you’ll need to bake a 20-lb turkey in the oven for 4 to 5 hours if it’s unstuffed, and 4 ¼ to 5 ¼ hours if it’s stuffed.

Why should you not use a garlic press?

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Garlic Presses Make Your Food Taste Bad Add those same cloves after they’ve been crushed through a press, and the super-intense garlic taste can overpower your food. Plus, when sautéed in oil, those tiny specks of garlic go from raw to scorched so fast that there’s barely time for them to mellow from the heat.