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 descale a coffee grinder?

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What You NeedMaterials. 1/4 cup uncooked rice, any kind. … Equipment. … Put a 1/4 cup of rice in your blade grinder and grind for about a minute, or until it’s pulverized. … Dump out the rice flour.Wipe out the grinder with a damp paper towel.Repeat weekly or whenever your grinder looks like it needs a good cleaning.

What is Quilon parchment paper?

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Quilon paper is more of a general term for this category of paper. Quilon is a type chemical made up largely of isopropanol. Quilon can be coated on several different types of paper and film substrates. Quilon reacts with polar groups on paper, nonwovens, woven fabrics, leather and other negatively charged surfaces.

What size of Dutch oven do I need?

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The Best Option for Most People: 5–7 Quart Dutch Ovens A 5–7 quart Dutch oven is the sweet spot for most home cooks. This size is great for cooking for four people (often with leftovers).

How do I convert cooking times for an air fryer?

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To convert an oven-cooked recipe to an air-fryer one, Mason’s general rule of thumb is to reduce the suggested temperature by 25°F and then cut the cook time by about 20%. Just use the pause button on your machine to occasionally check the doneness and flip for balanced crispness on all sides.