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.

How good is OrGREENiC cookware?

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The surface is wonderful. In fact it is better then teflon coated pans. I have sets of cephlon and an extremely expensive all ceramic extrema cook set. For less then the price of one piece I have an entire set that I actually prefer to my cephlon and extrema.

Can a smoke alarm detect steam?

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Having an alarm going off while you’re in the shower is not relaxing. Smoke detectors are sometimes so sensitive that they’re set off by practically anything — including the steam that’s coming from the bathroom.

Why do you braise pork in milk?

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Add the meat, milk, and wine, and wait. After a couple of hours in the oven, the pork will be fork tender, incredibly moist, and carry the strong flavors of the aromatics as well as the sweetness of the milk. While cooking, the milk will coagulate and curdle. The cook will fear the worst: that the meal has been ruined.

How do self opening bins work?

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You can simply wave your hand to trigger the bin lid to open. … Throwing away your trash is made easier and more hygienic when using a bin with infrared automatic sensor. Simply approach and place your hand near the bin sensor and the lid will automatically open, and then close a few seconds after no-activity.

Can raw peanuts be cooked in the microwave?

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It is fairly easy to roast peanuts in the microwave, and it only takes about 15 minutes to do so. Grab peanuts, butter, and a glass baking dish to get started. Peanuts must be shelled (shell removed). … Cook a total of 10 minutes for light roast or 12 minutes for a darker roast.

How do you sterilize a kitchen sponge?

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Place the sponge in the top rack and run the machine through a heat-dry cycle to disinfect the sponge. The longest, hottest cycle is most effective, but any heat-dry dishwasher setting will kill the germs in your kitchen sponge.

What do you serve with bagels and lox?

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Here are a few other topping ideas beyond the basic ingredients for bagels and lox:Smoked seafood salads. You can serve something beyond just smoked salmon or lox! … Sliced cucumbers.Sliced avocado.Green onions, diced.Arugala or lettuce.Radishes.Pickled veggies.Sprouts.

What kitchen faucets do plumbers recommend?

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BEST OVERALL: Delta Faucet Leland Touch Kitchen Sink Faucet.BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: WEWE Single Handle High Arc Pull Out Kitchen Faucet.BEST PULLDOWN: Moen Arbor One-Handle Pulldown Kitchen Faucet.BEST TOUCHLESS: Kohler Simplice Response Touchless Kitchen Faucet.BEST VOICE-ACTIVATED: Delta Faucet Trinsic VoiceIQ Faucet.