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 use frozen fruit with an immersion blender?

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Enter the immersion blender smoothie! I toss some frozen fruit and yogurt cubes into the beaker (YAY FOR THE BEAKER), add just enough juice to cover all the fruit, and up-down-up-down blend away until I have a smoothie. I wash off the immersion blender, stick a straw right in the beaker, and BOOM!

Is Sam’s Club cookware good?

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The Sam’s Club pan also earned a ‘very good’ for nonstick durability and ‘good’ for handle sturdiness. Impressively, in the lows category, Consumer Reports found “no discernible flaws in its performance.” The two-pound aluminum pans are dishwasher safe and oven safe up to 400°.

What happened Calphalon Unison?

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The Calphalon Signature Cookware line is replacing both the Unison Nonstick line as well as the AccuCore Stainless Steel line. It is one cohesive line that has mix and match nonstick as well as stainless steel pieces.

Is Rena Ware still in business?

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The company was founded in 1941 by Fred Zylstra and was focused on waterless cooking. It seems to be privately owned by one of his descendants now. It is still in business today (renaware.com), and seems to have a tie to multi-level marketing.

Do you add uncooked rice to jambalaya?

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Add in the uncooked rice, chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, Cajun/Creole seasoning, thyme, cayenne and bay leaf. Give everything a good stir. Cover and cook. Then cook for 25-30 minutes, being sure to stir the mixture every 5 minutes or so (to prevent burning) until the rice is nearly tender.

Which type of exhaust fan is best for kitchen?

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Best exhaust fans for kitchen and bathroom in IndiaLuminous Vento Deluxe 150 mm Exhaust Fan for Kitchen, Bathroom, and Office. … Havells VentilAir DSP 230mm Exhaust Fan. … Usha Crisp Air 150mm Sweep Size, 240mm Duct Size Exhaust Fan. … MAA-KU AC Small Kitchen Exhaust Fan.

What should I look for in a sink strainer?

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It must be rust-resistant and durable to last for a long time. The best material for this product should be stainless steel, silicone, plastic, or a combination of the three. Size: Be careful in buying strainers. First, you need to know the exact measurement that will fit your sink drain.