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 aluminum foil toxic when heated?

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The dangers of cooking with aluminum foil occur when it is heated to high temperatures. The heating process causes aluminum leaching which contaminates food. There are a number of factors that cause leaching of aluminum into food.

Do you have to have an ice cream maker to make sorbet?

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Making home-made sorbet is easier than you think. You don’t even need an ice cream machine! It’s basically just frozen fruit puree sweetened with sugar and water. You can also add herbs, chocolate or wines and liqueurs to flavor the sorbet.

What is a Spatty used for?

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Spatty® Gives Back There are 800 million people in the world who do not have access to clean, safe water. If they drink their water, it will make them sick. In America, we take the ability to turn on the faucet and get safe water for granted.

Do you need rock salt for an electric ice cream maker?

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Put the canister into the bucket and make sure it is centred correctly. Keep in mind that each ice cream maker may be a little different, but these basic instructions should work for most electric ice cream makers. … You will then need to sprinkle about 1/4 cup of rock salt on your ice.

What is the primitive way of preserving food?

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Among the most primitive forms of food preservation that are still in use today are such methods as smoking, drying, salting, freezing, and fermenting. Early humans probably discovered by accident that certain foods exposed to smoke seem to last longer than those that are not.

How many hours does it take to dehydrate vegetables?

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Just spread them out on your dehydrator trays and you’re ready to go. Vegetables should be dehydrated at 125F until crisp or hard. This will take anywhere from 4-12+ hours depending on the vegetable, size, dehydrator, dehydrator load, humidity in your house, etc.

What is the best toaster to buy for 4 slices?

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Best Overall: Cuisinart 4-Slice Custom Select Toaster at Amazon.Best Budget: Oster 4-Slice Long-Slot Toaster at Amazon.Best Splurge: Breville Die-Cast 4-Slice Smart Toaster at Amazon.Best Wide-Slot: Hamilton Beach 4-Slice Toaster at Amazon.Best Design: Smeg Retro 4 Slot Toaster at Amazon.Best for Brunch:

Can I use a hand blender in a glass bowl?

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These tasks can all be handled by a regular blender or a food processor, but a hand blender can be used on the spot—right in the pot, glass, or measuring cup—and it’s much easier to clean.

Can you use plastic bags in a trash compactor?

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Yes, using bags designed for your trash compactor’s size is paramount for successful ownership and usage. Also, trash compactor bags were engineered to withstand the pressures of the compactor. Conventional trash bags are not and will easily break if used for this purpose.