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.

Does trash have to be in bag?

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A. There is no penalty for putting loose trash in a trash can, according to Tony Hunt, Greensboro’s service representative. But doing so tends to make trash cans smellier and dirtier than if the trash were in a bag. … Shredded paper does need to be bagged, preferably in a paper bag.

What is a shop grinder used for?

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The bench grinder is the undergraduate philosophy major of the workshop: a machine that’s obvious, abrasive, and designed to grind every item it encounters to an attenuated shell of its former self. Depending on which wheel you add, a bench grinder can shape, sharpen, buff, polish, or clean just about any metal object.

Does Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole have eggs?

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Our scratch-made Hashbrown Casserole, hot off the grill and layered with pieces of crispy bacon, farm-fresh scrambled eggs, melted Colby cheese, fried onions, green onions, and fresh diced tomatoes. Served with Buttermilk Biscuits (160 cal each).

How do you scale a suitcase?

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Here’s how you weigh luggage on a regular scale:Turn on your scale, and stand on top of it. Read what’s your current weight and remember it.Pick up your luggage and again stand on the scale. … Subtract the larger number from the smaller one and you’ll end up with how much your luggage weighs.

Can you use a blender as a substitute for a food processor?

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Blender. The easiest and most effective replacement for a food processor would be a blender. It essentially does the same job of turning fruits and vegetables into a puree, or mincing meat. … Unfortunately, blenders cannot be used for kneading dough which is a major function of food processors.

What happened to inventor of cut board pro?

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There’s never been a Shark Tank product quite like Cup Board Pro. The inventor of the bamboo cutting board, a former New York City firefighter who died in March from a rare form of cancer related to his 9/11 cleanup efforts, didn’t live to see his product make it on air.