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 backsplash tile outdoors?

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Outdoor Oasis: Wall Tiles and Backsplash Tiles For Outdoor Installations. … Many natural stone, porcelain, and pattern tiles are suitable for both indoors and outdoors, even for areas with freezing temperatures. This means you never have to compromise on style, function, or design.

Is Atwood and Dometic the same?

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Atwood is now Dometic They expanded the business by developing the “universal rubber door bumper” which put an end to door rattles in early automobiles.

Is 6 quart KitchenAid too big?

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Unless you are a professional baker and are “whipping up” copious amounts of batters and doughs, the 6-quart KitchenAid Stand Mixer is probably too large for you.

Can you use regular rolling pin for fondant?

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Stickiness is a factor when you’re working with fondant, so the best rolling pins for fondant are made out of non-stick materials like silicone or stainless steel. To avoid creating dents and seams, an extra-long rolling pin will help you roll out your fondant so that it’s large enough to cover your entire cake.

What is Kalita Wave pour over?

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With its stainless steel and wavy contours, the Kalita Wave wins over coffee and design enthusiasts alike. It’s a favorite pour over brew method for home use and it’s great on the go, too. The flat-bottom filter helps with even extraction while brewing. The key to mastering this brewer is the slow spiral pour.

Do you need a gluten free setting on a bread machine?

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2- You don’t have to have a bread maker with a gluten free setting to bake gluten free bread. But it helps. If you have an older bread machine without a gluten free setting, make sure it’s totally clean from any gluten residue. … If you are in the market for a new bread maker though, buy one with a gluten free setting.

Are instant-read thermometers really instant?

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Instant-read thermometers typically reach temperatures a few seconds faster than probe thermometers. In our tests, our top pick instant-read thermometer, the ThermoPop, reached temperatures in about 2 to 3 seconds, while our top pick probe thermometer, the Dot, took anywhere from 5 to 8 seconds.