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 sharpen a Rada vegetable peeler?

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Use a metal nail file to sharpen a dull vegetable peeler. To sharpen the bottom side of the blade, move the file back and forth between the blades, keeping the file at the same angle as the blade. Then sharpen the top side by flipping the blade over and repeating the process.

Should I use a whisk or paddle for cake?

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Surprisingly, almost all top chefs [and even common bakers like you and me] all recommend using the flat beater for the cake batter. Sometimes the flat beater attachment will also be called a paddle attachment as well. The flat beater is explicitly designed for mixing without aerating your batter.

Is chicken and dumplings unhealthy?

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The chicken in a serving of chicken and dumplings is a healthy source of protein, a nutrient you need on a daily basis to support good health and produce energy. … The soup tends to be quite high in sodium, which makes it less healthy than it could be.

How much does it cost to replace a gas water heater?

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Hot Water System Installation Cost & Price RangeHot Water System TypeAvg. Hot Water PriceElectric Hot Water System with Storage Tank$525 to $2000Instantaneous or Continuous Flow Electric Hot Water System$750 to $1500Gas Hot Water System with Storage Tank$880 to $1525

What is needed in a mobile kitchen?

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Using specialized equipment will make your work easier and prepare food faster, therefore offering an efficient service to your customers. Equipment like fryers, sinks, flat-top grills, fridges, food warmers, ovens, and more are essential and require enough space to be set up.

What is the best beef joint for roasting?

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For roasts, the best cuts include rib (on the bone or boned and rolled), sirloin, top rump and fillet. For quick cooking, try fillet, entrecôte, rib eye, sirloin or rump steaks. Brisket, topside and silverside are good for pot roasts, and stewing and braising steak are good for stews and casseroles.