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.

Do pharmacists use mortar and pestle?

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Pharmacy Mortars & Pestles Pestle & mortars are still used today to break down substances to get medicine absorbed into the body quickly. While it may be difficult to spot pestle and mortar in a pharmacy, they’re still used in the pharmaceutical field.

Is 1095 carbon steel good for knife?

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Owning a 1095 steel knife is something very popular since the steel has been around for a long time, and many big names in the knife industry have their “1095 knife” on the market, and honestly, despite its corrosion resistance, it’s great for all type of knives, form EDC to fixed blades, all you need it to take care …

Is there an easy way to peel rutabagas?

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One way to peel a rutabaga is to cut it first. You can halve the root on a cutting board, put the halves on their flat side, then slice into smaller pieces. Then, you can use a paring knife to remove the skin, wax and all. Peel the whole rutabaga.

Is vintage Tupperware worth anything?

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Select sets from Tupperware’s Wonderlier line or Servalier line could retail for hundreds of dollars. … Other vintage Tupperware pieces typically sell online for $2 to $20 each, but could be more, depending on the condition and age of the items.

What is the point of an oven cover?

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A bag helps to keep the food being cooked moist by trapping the moisture in the bag and preventing it from escaping into the oven; as such, it serves a similar purpose to basting.

What is the best steak to pan fry?

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Buy the best steak for pan-searing. The best steaks for cooking on the stovetop are boneless steaks that are between one and one-and-a-half inches thick. Thicker cuts like a New York strip steak or a boneless rib-eye work best for this method.