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 use any sink with Ikea cabinets?

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At Ikea, you can have a 37” double basin, or a 25” wide single basin, and it will have a top-mount lip. That’s the thing with Ikea. It’s like shopping at Costco (and Costco is GREAT!) … Ikea sinks and Ikea cabinets are meant to go together, making it DIY friendly.

Do compostable trash bags make a difference?

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If the stink and the mess are too much, compostable trash bags are far superior to biodegradable trash bags. Just be sure you properly compost them, instead of sending them to a landfill with your regular trash.

How good is the Food Network pots and pans are?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Cookware Set We’ve Ever Owned! We recently bought this set over the Rachel Ray set and absolutely love it. I agree that they are easy to clean, and they evenly distribute heat for more even cooking. I also have not yet used them in the oven, but I can’t wait to try.

Are Polish sausage and kielbasa the same?

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Kielbasa is the Polish word for sausage. … This delicious sausage is typically made using pork or a combination that includes pork and beef. Kielbasa is a highly versatile sausage you can consume in a variety of ways but is often grilled, boiled, smoked or seared.

Are hard-anodized pans safe?

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Anodized aluminum is sealed so that the metal cannot leach into food or react with acidic foods. Unlike ordinary, lightweight aluminum pots and pans, which are highly reactive with acidic foods (like tomatoes), anodized aluminum cookware is safe. It is also non-stick, scratch-resistant and easy to clean.

What do you use a KitchenAid grinder for?

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Versatility: You can also use a KitchenAid® food grinder for foods such as potato, sweet potato, squash, and other cooked soft vegetables to make gnocchi, pierogi, hash and more. Or, pair it with the Fruit and Vegetable Strainer attachment to create fresh jams, sauces, baby foods and more.

What kind of chopsticks do Japanese use?

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Tapered chopsticks with pointed ends: The tapered ends of chopsticks create a narrow point to easily pick up fish bones, scales, and other small things found in Asian food. These chopsticks are commonly used in Japanese culture.

Is olive wood good for cooking utensils?

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Olive wood with its dramatic light and dark grain patterns has long been a top-quality choice for wood bowls, boards and utensils. It is an extremely hard, dense wood making it more stain and odor resistant than most – an important characteristic in a hard-working kitchen tool.