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 is Ninja Intelli-Sense?

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The Ninja Intelli-Sense is a multi-functioning system which has 4 differing attachments, which is like having 4 different machines in one. It comes standard with a Single-Serve Cup attachment, a Precision Processor, a Total Crushing Pitcher and finally a Auto-Spiralizer.

Is the KitchenAid professional worth it?

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The short answer is yes. KitchenAid mixers are worth it because they do so much more than mix; they shred, grind, whip, knead, and mash. With the plethora of attachments available, you can use them to make pasta, mix ice cream, stuff sausages, juice fruits and vegetables, and more.

Is country or broiler chicken better?

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Country chickens possess fewer toxins from free foraging, meaning little to no health risks, as opposed to broiler chickens, which, according to “Consumer Reports,” are injected hormones and additives that are known to increase the risk of cancer and early onset of puberty.

Why is my Taylor scale not turning on?

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If you step on the scale and it doesn’t turn on, you may need to replace the batteries. Taylor digital bathroom scales have a low-battery indicator, so a “lo” or “bat” icon appears on the display when battery power is getting low. Display readings usually become dimmer as well.

What is special about Smeg kettle?

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Fast, safe and reliable, Smeg kettles offer stainless steel body, a large 1.7 litres capacity and a cordless base which makes it even more practical and functional since it can be repositioned at will.

How long do you cook sausages in the pan for?

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To cook sausages by frying, heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Cook the sausages gently in the oil for 10-12 minutes, until thoroughly cooked, turning frequently. Sausages can also be baked in the oven (a good method to use if you’re cooking something else in the oven).