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.

Is an 8 or 10 chef knife better?

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8-Inches Chef Knife For all the home chefs out there, the 8-inches knife is a better option. It’s needless to say that this knife is highly versatile. That’s to say, because it offers the right proportion of agility while enabling the chefs to slice the huge food items, like watermelon or a turkey.

Can a wind turbine power a heater?

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For example, a wind turbine converts its rotational energy into electricity by the use of its electrical generator, and this electricity can then be converted into heat using an electric heater, an electric boiler, or an electric heat pump.

Is Ronco a good dehydrator?

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The Ronco Food Dehydrator is advertised as a good ‘starter’ unit and is very well known. However, individuals who have some experience in dehydrating foods may shy away from the very long drying times and the fact there is no fan, thermostat, or timer.

Are Grohe and Hansgrohe the same?

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Grohe vs Hansgrohe, what is the difference? Though the similarity in their names can confuse you, these are two different brands. Each has its own identity, and one isn’t more the subsidiary of the other.

Can you use a 5 qt bowl on a 4.5 qt KitchenAid mixer?

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Upgrade your KitchenAid Arsenal with the 5-Quart Tilt Head Stainless Steel Bowl. This bowl works as a spare for your 5-quart KitchenAid Tilt-Head Stand Mixers, however, it can also be used to give your 4.5-quart stand mixer more capacity.