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 casserole a French word?

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A casserole (French: diminutive of casse, from Provençal cassa ‘pan’) is a variety of a large, deep pan or bowl used for cooking a variety of dishes in the oven; it is also a category of foods cooked in such a vessel.

How do I get burnt food off the bottom of a stainless steel pan?

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Add 1 cup water or a mixture of ½ water and ½ white vinegar to the hot pan and allow to boil. Use more if you have a large pot or pan. As the liquid simmers, use the spatula or scraper to deglaze the bottom of the pan, loosening bits of burnt food. Pour the liquid into the sink and do not dry or wipe the pan.

Is Cuisinart a good brand for cookware?

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Cuisinart is absolutely a brand worth considering for a new cookware set or individual piece. If you’re looking for a high-end set and your budget is rather high, Cuisinart is one of the best brands, especially for stainless steel or colored steel cookware.

Which cabinet pulls are best?

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Here, the best modern drawer pulls.Best Overall: Rejuvenation Bowman Drawer Pull. … Best Budget: Liberty Acrylic Bar Drawer Pull. … Best Splurge: Schoolhouse Alberta Pull. … Best Set: Wayfair Basics Center Bar Pull Multipack (Set of 10) … Best Leather: Rejuvenation Beckett Finger Pull. … Best Brass: Restoration Hardware Modern Pull.

How do they make Galileo thermometer?

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The Galileo thermometer consists of a sealed glass tube that is filled with water and several floating bubbles. The bubbles are glass spheres filled with a colored liquid mixture. This liquid mixture may contain alcohol, or it might simply be water with food coloring.

What is the deal with Cutco?

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Cutco is what’s called a single-level direct sales company. Contrary to what some have said, they are not a multi-level-marketing company, or a pyramid scheme. As a Cutco Sales Rep, you cannot establish a downline and earn commissions from them.