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 you use in place of a charcuterie board?

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You can use anything around your house, and if it’s not something you’d typically put food on you can place parchment paper over it. If you don’t have a large board you could lay a large piece of butcher paper on your kitchen island or counter, and serve the charcuterie platter from there.

Which is a better label maker?

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Final Verdict. Brother and Dymo are the leading label maker brands, and you’ll get ample functionality from almost any of their products. That said, the Brother P-Touch PT-D210 (view at Amazon) is one of the best label makers because it’s affordable and offers lots of customizable options and pre-designed templates.

Is a slow cooker worth it for vegetarian?

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Slow cookers have the reputation of being meat machines. … The slow cooker is a great way to imbue extra flavor in your vegetarian soups and stews, but the possibilities don’t stop there. You can make everything from caramel to spinach and artichoke dip with the thing. It’s sort of a miracle-maker.

Should I use aluminum or magnesium anode rod?

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Aluminum anode rods may not have the high-level corrosive properties to keep up with the needs of your water heater, leading to faster corrosion and deterioration of the tank. Magnesium anode rods protect against corrosion better, extending the life of your hot water tank.

Is pestle and mortar skincare good?

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GHI EXPERT VERDICT. Testers loved this lightweight and non-greasy formulation with 87% of testers noting that it absorbed well into the skin. The formulation consistency meant that the product was good to layer with other products making it a great primer base for make-up.

What are the rings for on a rolling pin?

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Roll your dough to the perfect thickness every time. Rings slide on to your pin to keep it evenly spaced above the rolling surface. Great for pie crust, puff pastry, biscuits and cookie dough.

How do you keep stainless steel pans from sticking?

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Turn to low heat Low- heat cooking will prevent food from sticking to your stainless-steel cookware while ensuring an even and full of flavors cooking. When cooking meat, for example, low heat will allow the heat to spread to its heart, ensuring a perfect cooking without sticking.

Can you have a kitchen without a window?

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Can You Have a Kitchen Without a Window? Yes, it is possible to have a kitchen with no windows, but you need to prepare to get the two most important things – enough light and ventilation.

Is an immersion blender the same as a milk frother?

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But, what’s the difference between the two? A milk frother will heat and aerate the liquid, creating microfoam. However, an immersion blender just aerates the milk, so the foam isn’t as thick or creamy. Also, a blender is wider and bulkier, which can make it harder to froth milk.