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 happened to Graham Kerr?

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Graham Kerr is a widower now, but his dinner table is set for three. Once the dashing star of “The Galloping Gourmet,” and still a charmer at 85, Kerr lives simply in his nautically designed home overlooking the Skagit Valley.

What is a Morbark tub grinder?

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The Morbark 1000 is a small but powerful tub grinder perfect for lower volume applications for land clearing, wood waste recycling, municipalities and compost facilities. Morbark Parts. Wolf Pack® Inserts. There’s a Morbark insert for every application to give you tons more production and less downtime.

Is the fellow kettle worth it?

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The Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle is worth the investment if you’re an avid pour-over coffee fan. The precise pour spout, exact temperature selection capabilities, and unequaled design make it worth it for specialty coffee lovers.

Is a Roccbox worth it?

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The Roccbox does have plenty to recommend it: It’s great-looking, retains heat, and I appreciate a lot of its small design details. But unless you’re planning on catering your daughter’s wedding yourself, it’s just too heavy and expensive. And if you want a wood-fired pizza, look elsewhere.

What home remedy keeps birds away?

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Baking soda: Sprinkle baking soda where you have noticed birds in your yard. They don’t like the feel of it under their toes. Chili pepper mixture: Mix 24 chili peppers (green or red) with half a gallon of water and a quarter cup of vinegar. Warm the mixture either in a crock pot or naturally outside in a container.