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 can I make out of mason jars?

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Our list of creative DIY projects, storage ideas, party decorations and home decor, will inspire you to get the most out of your mason jars!DIY Piggy Bank. … Beach-Inspired Mason Jar. … Mason Jars with a Splash of Glam. … Funfetti Mason Jar Candle. … Boho Chic Candle Holders. … Vintage Glam Mason Jars. … Smoothies in a Jar.

Which dehydrator is best UK?

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Best Overall – Excalibur 9 Tray Dehydrator with Timer.Runner-Up – Sous Vide Tools 6 Tray Food Dehydrator.Best Budget – electriQ Digital Food Dehydrator.Great Value – HOMCOM 5 Tier Food Dehydrator.Best Commercial – Kwasyo All Stainless Steel 8 Tray Food Dehydrator.Considerations When Choosing a Dehydrator.

How long does it take to BBQ a drumstick?

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For perfectly succulent chicken drumsticks, a grilling time between 25-30 minutes is ideal for almost any recipe. Overcooking can char and dry your meat, but you want to make sure you don’t undercook poultry either.

How do you read the expiration date on Campbell’s soup?

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The date code is a series of letters and numbers that tell you how long the product will maintain its top quality and flavor. The letters represent the first three letters of a month (such as Mar for March or Nov for November). The numbers after that tell you the day of the month, followed by the year.

Is Arcosteel a good brand?

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In my experience Arcosteel is as good as other more expensive pans. In my opinion it’s even durable than Tefal. But as with all non-stick pans, the performance degrades over time, but 18 months after my purchase, I am still happily using it. I’d buy it again this when It’s on special in Woolies.

How much can concrete grinder remove?

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How much will a concrete grinder remove? A grinder can take off up to 1/8 of an inch of material with each pass — less than a concrete scarifier, which cuts into surface coatings and the underlying concrete and can cut about 1/4 of an inch with each pass.

Is whisking the same as mixing?

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When a recipe says to combine ingredients, it means to mix them all together until it forms one mixture. “Just mix — don’t beat or whisk — but only until all the ingredients are completely combined.

What does a coffee consultant do?

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Traditionally, coffee consultants would provide consultation services to coffee roasters or cafes on a variety of the usual things depending on their specialty – e.g. how to roast coffee, cafe setup, menus, barista training, etc.