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 use parchment paper for wet palette?

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The Palette Paper It is not ideal for miniature painting. For that, and for DIY wet palettes, most painters use baking parchment. The baking parchment paper I like is Reynold’s Kitchen Parchment with SmartGrid. This very thin parchment paper has a grid on the back which makes it very easy to cut to size.

Which popcorn machine is best?

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Our FavoritesBest Overall: Cuisinart EasyPop Hot Air Popcorn Maker.Best Microwave: Salbree Original Microwave Popcorn Popper.Best Stovetop: Wabash Valley Farms The Original Whirley Pop.Best for Families: West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Machine.Best for Solo Snacking: Ecolution Microwave Popcorn Popper.

Is Pyrex and Snapware the same?

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This Snapware® set is made of Pyrex® tempered glass, which is safe to use in both the microwave and oven. The lids are airtight to keep food fresher longer, yet are easy to put on and take off.

How do you use flame broiler on Pit Boss?

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How to Use The Pit Boss Flame BroilerClose the slider plate to start. ( … Use indirect heat to smoke or cook your food.Before pulling the food off the grill, open the plate.Use a long utensil to slide the plate open. ( … Close the lid and let the flame do its job.Open the lid and remove the food from the flame.

How do I make frozen hash browns into mashed potatoes?

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Place the frozen hash brown potatoes, half-and-half cream, butter, onion, salt, black pepper, and onion salt into a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the frozen potatoes are thawed and the ingredients are well mixed.