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 teak wood good for cutting boards?

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Teak. … Teak shrinks less than any of the other three wood options for cutting boards, so you can get by conditioning it quarterly to biannually. But its large pores make it more vulnerable to bacteria, moisture, and stains than walnut, maple, or beech.

How do you preheat a deep fryer?

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Heat the oil to 325-375°F (163-191°C). The temperature to which you heat your oil will vary but is usually between 325-375°F (163-191°C). If you have a built-in thermostat, turn the dial to the correct temperature. If your fryer doesn’t have one, you can use a cooking thermometer to test the temperature.

How are water heaters protected corrosion?

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Sacrificial magnesium anodes are used in steel hot water cylinders acting as the less noble metal and corrodes to protect the steel lining of the cylinder (cathode). Sometimes the quality of water prevents magnesium anodes from corroding. These water conditions are typically soft water.

What is the use of self stirring mug?

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Enter the self-stirring coffee mug. Once you’ve poured coffee and milk into the mug, all you need to do is press a button. Then, the mug will automatically swirl the liquids. Bonus: this mug can also double up for mixing instant soups and tea with milk.

Can openers that leave smooth edge?

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The OXO Smooth Edge Can Opener is a classic opener with a fun twist. It cuts cans below their top edge, so the lids can be safely removed and reused. The stainless steel cutting wheel won’t leave sharp edges and works without touching the can content.

Does KitchenAid make a purple stand mixer?

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Now you can finally have a purple KitchenAid mixer. The Grape mixers are available to The Purple Store’s customers by special arrangement with KitchenAid after years of working towards this and the Plumberry is also fantastic.

What kind of simple machine is a tongs?

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A lever is a stick or plane that rotates on a central point called a fulcrum. See-saws, tongs, scissors and nail clippers are all examples of this simple machine. The lever and fulcrum let you exert greater force on objects than you could with your muscles alone; for example, a hand cart lets you lift heavy furniture.