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.

Is there an app to help redesign my kitchen?

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RoomSketcher is an easy-to-use floor plan and home design app that you can use as a kitchen planner to design your kitchen. Create a floor plan of your kitchen, try different layouts, and visualize with different materials for the walls, floor, countertops, and cabinets – all in one easy-to-use app.

Is Saladmaster still in business?

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Saladmaster is the original direct-to-consumer cookware. Founded over 75 years ago, it is still sold exclusively by the direct sale method today. It is top quality, and people who own it love it.

Is it better to boil potatoes before roasting?

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Boiling your potatoes for a little bit before roasting helps make sure that you get that beautiful crisp crust on the outside. If you don’t parboil your spuds, the outside skin will remain quite tough, meaning that whatever fat you use will not be able to get inside the cracks.

Can you juice a pomegranate in a citrus juicer?

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If you are going to juice one or two pomegranates, a simple citrus juicer would suffice, an electric one would work even better. But you do have to press the seeds through a strainer to get the optimal amount of juice out of the arils.

What is the meat stew setting on instant pot?

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INSTANT POT Meat/Stew SETTING The meat and stew setting is best for cooking large or tough cuts of meat at high pressure. This button can be used for cooking meat pieces in a little broth or stews that contain meat in them.

Which digital scale is the most accurate?

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After stepping on and off a total of 23 scales since 2015 (accounting for more than 750 weigh-ins), we’re confident that the compact, easy-to-read Etekcity EB9380H is the most accurate and precise basic digital bathroom scale under $50 (though, as with the vast majority of bathroom scales in its price range, the …

How do you know if a smoke detector is going bad?

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Your Smoke Detector Goes Off for No Reason It may seem counter-intuitive, but sometimes too much noise from your smoke detector is a bad sign. If your smoke alarm seems to be extra sensitive—giving off false alarms—it could indicate that the sensors are damaged or faulty.