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 does arrowroot powder do in ice cream?

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The answer came in the form of a stabilizer, one that’s now commonly available in health food stores and many supermarkets: arrowroot starch, a flavorless powder refined from a tuber. It works miracles as a thickener in pie filling—even better than cornstarch in many cases—and it’s a common ice cream stabilizer.

Is an egg flipper a spatula?

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In American English, spatula refers broadly to a number of broad, flat utensils. The word commonly refers to a turner or flipper (known in British English as a fish slice), used to lift and flip food items during cooking, such as pancakes and fillets. … Bowl and plate scrapers are sometimes called spatulas.

Can a blender be used as a food processor?

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You can use a blender instead of a food processor for most recipes. However, a blender can only be used for smaller batches, and you may need to change a few of the blender’s settings. It cannot be used for kneading dough and making pastry dough.

Are Starbucks tumbler insulated?

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This stainless-steel, vacuum-insulated tumbler keeps your favorite tall beverage hot up to four hours, and the flip lid keeps leaks at bay—expressed in proud pink for a cheery holiday sipping.