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.

Can you use Bocote for a cutting board?

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Some of the exotic wood species I frequently use in my custom cutting boards include: Padauk, Zebrawood, Goncalo Alves (Tigerwood), Canarywood, Purpleheart, Peruvian Walnut, Bocote, Ipe, Wenge, and many more I’m sure I am forgetting.

Why are there two wheels on a bench grinder?

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Bench grinders come with two wheels that can be used for multiple purposes. The first wheel is usually designed for fine sharpening and precision work, while the other wheel is used for rough shaping. These can be easily swapped out for different wheel configurations according to the user’s needs.

What size is a 2 1 2 quart baking dish?

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2 quarts of the casserole dish are equivalent to (8 cups) – the measurement is 11 inches by 7 inches by 1.5 inches, and the shape is oblong. 2 ½ quarts of the casserole dish are equivalent to (10 cups) – the measurement is 9 inches by 9 inches, and the shape is square.

Can the Magic Bullet be a food processor?

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The Magic Bullet replaces a food processor, blender, and coffee grinder, yet it occupies only the space of a coffee mug. It stays handy on your countertop for instant meals and snacks. There are no buttons to push. Just load the ingredients into the short cup, the tall cup or one of the four mugs.

Can a Dutch oven be glass?

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Generally, you can use a Dutch oven on a glass stove. … Often, they have an enameled surface which itself is a glass coating. These are set using incredibly high temperatures, heat that your average cooker can never attain. They are safe to use.