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 a gooseneck kettle worth it?

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A gooseneck kettle, when used correctly*, gives you greater control of flow rate and lets you be more precise with where you are pouring the water on the bed of grounds. It also makes brewing easier. You can control your flow rate by gently tilting your wrist forward or backwards.

Can you cook in a casserole dish?

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Casseroles are usually dishes that will go into the oven at some point so, yes, any dish you use for a casserole should be oven-safe. Past that, there is a lot of flexibility in what sort of pan to use, depending on the recipe. … You can use other pans too, of course, but sometimes you will need to adjust recipes.

Which company water heater is best in India?

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Summary with Top 10 Geyser Water Heater Models Price ListS No.Product Name1Hindware Atlantic Convenio 3 Litre Instant Geyser2Havells Instanio 3-Litre Instant Geyser (White/Blue)3Lifelong Flash 3 Litres Instant Water Heater (3000W, ISI Certified)4Bajaj New Shakti Storage 15 Litre Vertical Water Heater, 4 Star (White)

What are basic cooking tools?

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UtensilsKNIVES. If you’re cooking, you’re going to be using a knife. … MEASURING SPOONS. Even if you like to “eyeball” ingredients, it’s handy to have a set of measuring spoons around for the times you need precise measurements. … MEASURING CUPS. … WOODEN SPOONS. … FISH TURNER. … PEELER. … WHISK. … TONGS.

What tool is used to hold vegetables?

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There are few things more useful than tongs. A long pair allows you to stand back from the fire or grill, while shorter ones let you to get close to your food. You can use tongs to turn vegetables over in a pan or retrieve them from a pot of boiling water and check for doneness.