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.

What should you not cook in cast-iron?

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4 Things You Should Never Cook in Cast Iron:Smelly foods. Garlic, peppers, some fish, stinky cheeses and more tend to leave aromatic memories with your pan that will turn up in the next couple of things you cook in it. … Eggs and other sticky things (for a while) … Delicate fish. … Acidic things—maybe.

Do immersion heaters work for pools?

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On the far end are immersion pool heaters that are portable electric wand-type units. They are better for small pools, for boiling bucket water, and construction, farming, industry, and cold weather use.

What did JW Reed invent?

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Little is known about Judy W. Reed, considered to be the first African American woman to receive a United States patent. In January of 1884, Reed applied for a patent on her “Dough Kneader and Roller.” The application was for an improved design on existing dough kneaders.

Which hammer is used for sheet metal work?

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They are many types of hammers, but the most commonly used hammers, in sheet-metal work are follows: (a) Ball peen hammer :The ball peen hammer has a round, slightly curved face and a round head. It is general purpose hammer.

Can you grind cinnamon sticks in a mortar and pestle?

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Get a Heavy Mortar and Pestle The heaviness will help you tear through the bark of the cinnamon. Snap the sticks into smaller pieces to get the process started, and from there, take the pestle and turn and press until the cinnamon is ground up and looks like powder.

What can you use labels for?

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Here are some great ways to use address labels other than on an envelope.Gift Tags. By using an address label for a gift tag, the recipient can easily identify who the gift is from. … Items You Lend Out. … Office Crafts and Supplies. … Paperwork. … Bookplates. … Travel ID/Luggage Tags. … Children’s Belongings.

Does BUNN make a 12 cup?

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Product Description The BUNN 38700.0000 AXIOM-15-3 12-Cup Digital Automatic Coffee Brewer with LCD, One Lower Warmer and Two Upper Warmers includes a large 200-ounce tank that provides back-to-back brewing capacity.