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 prepare potatoes for mashed ahead of time?

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Mashed potatoes can be made almost completely ahead. Do nearly everything – boil, peel and mash; stir in milk and salt – up to two days ahead. Before serving, reheat. Adding butter at the last minute makes them taste freshly mashed.

What is a toaster oven good for?

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One of the big advantages is that it preheats very quickly — not as instantaneously as your microwave, but much faster than a full-size oven. It also can give you crisp results where the microwave might turn things soggy, such as pizza, fries or even thin breaded chicken cutlets.

Are metal or silicone tongs better?

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While silicone utensils are what you need for use in nonstick cookware, steel-tipped tongs are desirable when you’re dealing with slippery foods; the metal edges can dig into the food and hold on tight.

Is Merlin a good bike brand?

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Merlin are a well established bike shop. They do some own brand bikes probably using fairly generic frames at good prices. Only bought kit off them myself but no issues.

Is ceramic cutlery safe?

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Ceramic blades have certain properties that have made it a popular choice across industries. These properties are: … It is very hard, non-porous, and chemically resistant, which makes it safer than metal blades. Its sharpness does not dull quickly, so it is not excessively sharpened, which makes it safer.

Does Oprah Own True Food Kitchen?

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True Food Kitchen is the brainchild of Dr. Andrew Weil, a former frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Winfrey is an investor and sits on the chain’s board of directors.