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.

How do you get rust out of cast iron skillets?

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THE SOLUTION:Soak each piece of rusty cast iron in a solution of one part vinegar and one part water.Using the brush, test each piece after 30 minutes to an hour to see if the rust is coming off. … Once you have scrubbed the skillet clean of rust, rinse it thoroughly with water.Dry skillet completely, and reseason.

How do I calibrate my Digi sense thermometer?

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Press and hold the CAL key for 5 seconds to enter the calibration mode, the CAL annunciator on the display starts blinking. Release the CALkey. temperature reading is stable, press the CAL key. The CAL indicator will stop blinking and the reading will be set to 0°C (32°F).

Is any cookware made in Canada?

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MADE FOR CANADIANS, BY CANADIANS Meyer is Canada’s only cookware manufacturer, and our PEI factory has been making cookware for Canadians since 1979.

What are the highest quality kitchen faucets?

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BEST OVERALL: Delta Faucet Leland Touch Kitchen Sink Faucet.BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: WEWE Single Handle High Arc Pull Out Kitchen Faucet.BEST PULLDOWN: Moen Arbor One-Handle Pulldown Kitchen Faucet.BEST TOUCHLESS: Kohler Simplice Response Touchless Kitchen Faucet.BEST VOICE-ACTIVATED: Delta Faucet Trinsic VoiceIQ Faucet.

Which juicer is best slow or fast?

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The slow juicer is much quieter than its fast juicing counterpart.Fast JuicerSlow JuicerPulpsomeA lotPriceLowerHighernoise levelslightly louder than a slow juicerQuite operationability to process Leafy GreensNot as efficient as a slow juicerGreat at processing leafy greens

Can I use a food processor to puree baby food?

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You don’t need a separate baby food maker or baby food processor if you have some basic kitchen equipment like a pot or steamer, a kitchen range or microwave, and of course—a food processor. You can finely puree a wide range of ingredients with results perfect for baby food using a food processor.

How do you use chocolate spoons?

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How do you use a chocolate spoon? Chocolate spoons are perfect for stirring into coffee, hot chocolate, espresso, or a small amount of hot milk. They turn a cup of coffee into a delicious mocha and add rich chocolate flavor to ready-made hot cocoa. The chocolate can also be enjoyed right from the spoon to your mouth!