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.

How do you calibrate a Mr Chefer thermometer?

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This thermometer is easily recalibrated at home with only the minimum of hassle. Just insert the probe into an ice bath or boiling water and press the “Cal” button. That should get your thermometer back to true if the calibration has gotten out of whack.

Are soap dispenser pumps interchangeable?

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Foaming Soap Pumps Foaming pumps are entirely different than either lotion or airless pumps in that they create a foam when dispensing. These pumps are not interchangeable with lotion pumps or airless pumps.

Is KitchenAid a good food processor?

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KitchenAid is a classic brand and while its stand mixers are beloved, I can’t say the same for the company’s food processor options. … However, you will get a lot of attachments and it’s a good food processor for shredding and slicing since it comes with multiple discs for different shred and slice sizes.

Why is chicken pot pie bad for you?

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Did you know an average restaurant portion of chicken pot pie has over 900 calories, 60 grams of fat and more than a days worth of sodium? Yeah, that’s A LOT. Many often have 10-plus grams of trans fat, too — thanks to pastries made with partially hydrogenated shortenings.

Can you put a buffet in the kitchen?

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A Buffet Is Perfect For An Open Concept Home In an open concept home with a combined kitchen/dining area, the dining table is in the center of all the activity. When it’s not set up for serving a large crowd, a buffet can display kids artwork, or have baskets on top to catch school notes or mail.

Is turkey done at 165 or 180?

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While some recipes state that turkey should be cooked to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, the meat is safe to consume once it reaches the 165-degree mark. Cooking the breasts past 165 can result in dry meat, but the dark meat can be cooked to 180.

What type of knives do professional chefs use?

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Professional chefs use a chef’s knife, a paring knife, and a serrated knife for most of their tasks. They choose the knives based on their weight and how well they balance in their hands. They also look at how the blade is riveted in position and prefer forged, high-carbon, stainless steel knives.

Do smoke detectors have to be hardwired in Texas?

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Smoke alarms installed in new residential construction shall be hardwired and interconnected. In Texas, landlords are required to install smoke alarms in each sleeping room, corridors serving multiple sleeping rooms, and each level of a rental unit.