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 kind of lemon juicer is best?

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Our Top Citrus JuicersBest Overall: KitchenAid Citrus Squeezer.Best Manual: Joie Squeeze and Pour Citrus Juicer and Glass.Best for Cooking Purposes: Chef’n LemonDrop.Best Electric: Black + Decker Citrus Juicer.Best for Kids: Proctor Silex Alex’s Lemonade Stand Citrus Juicer.

How long do you cook sausages in an air fryer?

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Set the air fryer to 400°F and then cook the sausages until they’re well-browned on the outside and cooked through in the middle if you cut into them. It takes about 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the sausages and how many you have in the basket.

What is the downside of a tankless water heater?

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The main disadvantage of tankless water heaters is their upfront cost (unit and installation) is significantly higher than tank-style heaters. Including installation, tankless water heaters cost 3 times more than tank-style water heaters on average.

Is all clad D5 being discontinued?

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Is the All-Clad D5 Line Being Discontinued? This cookware is already discontinued per All-Clad’s website and certain company announcements. The company still makes pans and other kitchen cookware. But the D5 line has been totally discontinued.

What measuring spoon is 1 mL?

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Milliliter to Teaspoon (US) Conversion TableMilliliter [mL]Teaspoon (US)1 mL0.2028841362 teaspoon (US)2 mL0.4057682724 teaspoon (US)3 mL0.6086524086 teaspoon (US)5 mL1.0144206811 teaspoon (US)

Is Taylor thermometer good?

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The Taylor was very accurate in ice and the most accurate oven thermometer in boiling water tests, where accuracy matters most for roasting and baking. The response time on oven thermometers is usually slow, and this one is no different: It took about thirty seconds to stabilize after an extreme temperature change.

What do you call a thin spatula?

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Fish spatulas are a very specific slotted type with extra-long slots and a thin, slightly curved surface that helps you turn flaky fish like a pro. Solid surface spatulas are often the most flexible of the bunch. They are perfect for flipping floppy foods like pancakes and French toast.

Is it worth buying a mortar and pestle?

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Whether you’re getting hardcore about making a curry paste or simply mushing up some herbs to spread over a roast chicken, a mortar and pestle just improves the quality of your meal. … It does the work better than your sharpest knife, fastest blender, or heavy-duty food processor.

Is titanium safe for chopsticks?

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A: Titanium chopsticks are absolutely safe for use with food. They are durable, hard-wearing and non-corrosive. Their inert material is completely tasteless, odorless and heat-resistant, which makes them the perfect choice as a reusable chopstick.