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 I cook foil packets in the oven?

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One of the easiest ways to cook foil packs is in the oven. Whether you want to bake an all-in-one meal, don’t have a grill or want to make dinner without making a mess, foil packs are a stress-free way to get food on the table.

What do you do if your kitchen doesn’t have an exhaust fan?

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10 Things to Do If You Don’t Have a Range Hood or VentUse a window fan. … Use a portable HEPA air filter. … Use a fan in another room, like the bathroom. … Get a grease splatter guard. … Wipe down your kitchen cabinets frequently. … If you paint your kitchen, use a satin or semi-gloss finish, or choose scrubbable paint.

Does ultrasonic skin scrubber work?

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Face scrubbers are great for those with sensitive skin. In comparison, an ultrasonic face spatula “is just a very gentle procedure for the purpose of exfoliation.” She said, “It works particularly best for red or rosacea-prone sensitive skin that typically doesn’t respond well to other exfoliation methods.”

Which chopsticks are best for training?

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Our top three chopsticks and chopstick helpers are:Edison Learner Chopsticks – left-handed option here.Daiso Chopstick Supports – used with Daiso kid’s cutlery.Marcus & Marcus Learning Chopsticks.

How long do you put shrimp in an air fryer?

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Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees F. Working in batches, place some of the shrimp in a single layer in the fryer basket, then spray lightly with more cooking spray. Cook until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 10 minutes.

What is the deepest Pyrex dish?

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Say hello to the Pyrex deep, hold-everything baking dish. At 50% deeper than Pyrex® traditional baking dishes, this deeper large baking dish is your go-to for picture-perfect dishes like layered salads and one-dish meals. With less mess, and less spillover, you can stack it, pack it, stuff it, and love it.

Can you make a quesadilla in a toaster?

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Place the folded quesadilla with the closed side down into the toaster, and let it toast until the sides start to turn golden. Once the quesadilla pops up and finishes its first toasting, reverse the pocket’s fold, and toast the other side until the tortilla is crispy.

Do ventless range hoods really work?

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Unvented range hoods do filter some grease and cooking odors from the air, but the general consensus is that they’re nowhere near as effective. Nor do they remove heat and humidity, so they won’t help keep your kitchen cool while you cook.

What knives did Ken Onion design?

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Ken Onion (born January 16, 1963) is an American custom knifemaker based in Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States who invented the “SpeedSafe” assisted opening mechanism for Kershaw Knives. Ken Onion was the Premier Knife Designer for Kershaw Knives.