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.

What temp should I cook bacon at?

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Bake at 400 Degrees F. Some recipes recommend baking bacon at 425 degrees F, 375 degrees F, or starting the bacon in a cold oven, but I found that a preheated 400 degrees F is the best temperature for baking bacon. It cooks the bacon evenly no matter its thickness and the bacon won’t splatter.

What is the best way to sharpen a drill bit?

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Get a firm grip on your drill bit and hold the cutting edge precisely parallel to the front of the grinding wheel. Slowly, carefully, move the bit until it contacts the wheel. Do not turn or rotate it; simply keep it straight and held at the original factory angle of 60 degrees.

Why is my breakfast casserole soggy?

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Weeping occurs when water escapes from the egg after cooking. If this happens, the eggs are likely overcooked due to cooking them too quickly at too high temperatures. Eggs should be cooked in small quantities to avoid weeping.

What makes French bread different?

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French bread tends to be longer and narrower. Italian bread loaves tend to be shorter and plumper. French bread tends to be hard and crusty on the outside, with a light and soft crumb. Italian bread can also have a hard crust, but the crumb tends to be denser.

Are stand mixer attachments universal?

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Attachment Fit Guarantee of the KitchenAid stand mixers. KitchenAid stand mixers have a universal power hub, which means that all attachments that go into the power hub will fit all stand mixers, regardless of age.

What is the best small food processor?

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Best Overall Mini Food Processor: Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor. Best Value Mini Food Processor: Ninja Express Chop. Most Versatile Mini Food Processor: Good Housekeeping 350W 2-cup Mini Food Processor. Easiest to Use Mini Food Processor: Hamilton Beach Stack & Press 3-Cup Glass Bowl Chopper.

Which pencil sharpener is the best in India?

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Best SharpenersRankZotezo ScoreBest Sharpeners#19.2Plum Single Barrel Makeup Pencil Sharpener#29.2Lakme Dual Sharpener Rs. 65 Buy Now#38.7Revlon Universal Points Sharpener, Dual Pen… Rs. 1839 Rs. 1269 Buy Now#48.7Colorbar Make Your Point Duo Cosmetic Penci… Out of Stock Check Now