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 does the LDS Church say about food storage?

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According to the LDS Church, you need to have at least a 3 month supply of food storage in your home at all times. You should have a 3 month supply of grains, legumes, fats, dairy products, sugars, salts, water, and whatever other additional items you may need.

Can I use a salad spinner to wash clothes?

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Use the salad spinner to gently wash delicate clothing like bras. Spin the clothing with some laundry or dish soap and water to mimic the wash cycle of a washer, then drain the water and spin the excess water out of the clothing before line drying.

What is the principle of dyeing?

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Dyeing is a process that takes time. The transfer of a dye molecule from the dye solution into a fibre is usually considered to involve the initial mass transfer from the bulk dye solution to the fibre surface, adsorption of the dye on the fibre surface, followed by diffusion of the dye into the fibre, as shown in Fig.

Are tanto blades hard to sharpen?

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Sharpening a tanto blade isn’t as hard as it may sound. The sharpening process for a tanto knife is nearly identical to sharpening any other kind of knife. The goal is to remove steel from the edge of the knife until it’s fine and consistent.

How do I get a crunchy crust on bread?

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The best way to brown and crisp your bread’s bottom crust – as well as enhance its rise – is to bake it on a preheated pizza stone or baking steel. The stone or steel, super-hot from your oven’s heat, delivers a jolt of that heat to the loaf, causing it to rise quickly.

Can you use parchment paper to press flowers?

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Now you’ll need some scrap cardboard and absorbent paper, such as parchment. You’ll use them to layer the flowers in the press. Cut the cardboard and parchment paper slightly smaller than the boards. Substitute tissue paper, blotting paper, newsprint or smooth coffee filters for the parchment, if desired.