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 is the best food mixer UK?

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Best stand mixers 2021Kenwood kMix Stand Mixer. Best stand mixer. … Morphy Richards MixStar. … Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker. … KitchenAid 4.8L Artisan Stand Mixer. … Bosch MUM59340GB. … Sage The Bakery Boss Stand Mixer. … Kenwood Prospero KHC29 Stand Mixer. … KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer.

What is the difference between hair cutting scissors and shears?

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The critical difference between hair scissors and regular scissors are the steel and the blade. The steel used to create regular scissors are rough and are not friendly to your hair. At the same time, the steel in hair scissors is harder and holds a sharper blade. The blade used in regular scissors tears and pulls.

Are Martha Stewart Dutch ovens oven safe?

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With it, I bake no-knead bread, make braised dishes that start off on the stove and finish in the oven, and cook perfect beans from scratch. The lid’s knob is oven safe to 450 degrees, so there is no problem using it for bread-baking.

Is circulon momentum a good brand?

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Well worth the price. Amazing quality product! I’m more than impressed with the Momentum cookeare set. I’ve never had brand new pots and pans before but I wanted stainless steel with clear lids and coated non-stick interiors so this was the perfect set for me.

Do you peel garlic before using garlic press?

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A garlic press is a reliable time-saver because it spares you from having to finely mince each clove of garlic. In fact, you don’t even need to peel garlic cloves before mashing them with a garlic press. The best garlic presses can replace your chef’s knife, microplane, grater, or food slicer.

What kind of cutting boards do chefs use?

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Even softer than wooden cutting boards, rubber cutting boards are most commonly used in restaurants. For all chopping tasks, including raw meat, these boards are Cupps’s top pick. “They’re durable, sturdy,” and easy on your knife, she says.

What is the difference between a cocotte and a French oven?

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Some people refer to them as French oven while others may call them cocotte. … The French took the cast iron pots and glazed them with enamel which then gave rise to French ovens. Nowadays, the difference between a Dutch oven and French oven or cocotte is minimal and the terms are used interchangeably.