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.

Can you add pull out shelves to existing cabinets?

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Make the most of your kitchen’s storage space by installing a pull-out shelf in one — or all — of the base cabinets. The shelf resembles a shallow drawer that glides out for easy access to items stored in the back of the cabinet.

How do you broil in a gas oven?

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If you have a gas oven, the broil setting will be the last setting on the temperature dial. Depending on the model, an electric oven can have a “broil” button or a broil option on the temperature dial. To turn on the broiler, simply press the “broil” button or turn the dial to the word “broil.”

Are Yaxell knives worth it?

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Yaxell Super Gou Chef’s Knife is as good as it gets! in terms of cutting quality, user comfort, and slicing and dicing precision. The only drawback here is the steep price tag that comes with it, but that’s just par for the course when it comes to top of the line Japanese cutlery.

Are Cuisinart toasters any good?

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CR’s take: The Cuisinart Countdown Metal CPT-415 snags an Excellent rating in our color-range tests (as do the other toasters featured here), popping up toast just as you like it. There are settings for bagels, defrost, and reheat, and Cuisinart’s three-year warranty is longer than most brands in our ratings.

What pan should I use for scrambled eggs?

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The very best pan for scrambling eggs is a non-stick skillet because the eggs will slide easily without sticking to the pan. You can also use a cast-iron pan as long as it’s well-seasoned (otherwise the cast iron can turn your eggs a greenish shade!).

What is the best electric orange juicer?

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The best orange juicersBreville Citrus Press Pro. The best orange juicer you can buy. … Smeg Citrus Juicer. … BLACK+DECKER 32oz Citrus Juicer. … NutriBullet NBJ50200 Juicer Pro. … Verve Culture Artisan Citrus Juicer. … Chef’n Freshforce Citrus Juicer. … Cuisinart Citrus Juicer. … OXO Good Grips 2-in-1 Citrus Juicer.

What size pot do I need for a crab boil?

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Most crab boil pots are best purchased in the 44-quart size. It’s always better to have enough room instead of too little room. Bayou Classic makes an excellent aluminum stockpot with a steam and boil basket.

How can I substitute a blender?

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In case you don’t have a Food Processor or a Blender, a good substitute or alternative is the Chef’s Knife and a cheese grater. The cheese grater has multiple uses; Ginger, Garlic, Nutmeg, Chocolate, Vegetables, Fruits cheese, and so on.

What country is Omega juicer from?

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Omega is a world-leading juicer brand with distribution in over 120 countries. Our International partners work with us to effectively spread the word about health & wellness and our Omega products. Omega’s Division Headquarters is in Pennsylvania, USA and Global Headquarters is in Florida, USA.