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 use a garlic press without peeling?

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No, you don’t need to peel the skin first. A garlic press pushes the garlic through the holes while leaving the skin intact in the chamber. Some people still prefer peeling garlic before placing it in a press, and that’s a preference. However, peeling garlic is not necessary—another time saver!

Is there a way to reprogram a garage door opener?

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You can reprogram the opener by holding the learn button on the back of the motor unit of the opener in until the LED on the opener flashes. … To reprogram the remotes, hold the button on the remote in and press and release the learn button on the opener and release it. The LED will blink and the door will start to move.

How do you roast coffee beans in the oven?

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Heat up your oven to 500 degrees F, or as high as it will go. Place beans in the steamer or perforated pan and place them on a cookie sheet on the middle rack of the oven. Be ready to open the oven door every minute or two to agitate the pan, moving the beans around for a more even roast.

Can you cook sausages in a deep fat fryer?

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I deep fried some sausages yesterday and they were brilliant, and only took 4 minutes to cook! It didn’t taste oily at all, the oil was high temp 190 degrees celsius, and I compressed the hell out of them with paper towels when they were done.

How do you cut material for a circuit board?

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Press down on the board to keep it from moving. Pull down the cutting blade forcefully to cut the printed circuit board. If using a table saw, turn on the saw and feed the printed circuit board through the saw. 6 Remove the cut printed circuit board from the paper cutter or table saw.

Does art of animation family suite have a kitchen?

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You are going to love the family suites at Art of Animation. … Each suite has a microwave, coffeemaker and small refrigerator. The kitchenettes include a supply of disposable glasses, cups, plates, knives, forks, spoons and bowls. You’ll also find a corkscrew, bottle opener and other utensils.

What is the best meat temperature probe?

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The Best Meat ThermometersOur pick. ThermoWorks ThermoPop. The best instant-read thermometer. … Our pick. ThermoWorks Dot. The best leave-in-style probe thermometer. … Also great. Lavatools Javelin Pro Duo. The midlevel instant-read option for enthusiasts. … Upgrade pick. Thermapen ONE. … Also great. ThermoWorks ChefAlarm.