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 is a fine grate?

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A fine grater offers a precise blade that creates a superfine grate. When used with harder ingredients, a fine grater produces powder-like results that pack an intense flavor. With moister foods, you will see a puree-like texture from your ingredients. Use a Fine Grater for recipes that need an intense flavor: Spices.

What is the easiest chainsaw sharpener?

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The Buffalo Tools ECSS electric chainsaw sharpener is powerful, easy to use, and affordable. This unit can be mounted on a bench, a wall, or a vise. It delivers 120 volts of power for a maximum speed of 4,200 rpm, making sharpening fast and efficient. The ECSS fits most popular chain designs.

How do you use Aqua One thermometer?

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The Aqua One Easy Read Thermometer is used INSIDE your aquarium or water bowl!, Simply place the Easy Read Thermometer into your aquarium and use the suction cups provided to stick the thermometer on the inside of your tank.

Is there an app for outside temperature?

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Heaveen Thermometer is a great app to install on your Android devices, it’s free to use and super easy to install and set up. All you’ll need to do is calibrate the sensor to the outside air temperature and you’re good to go.

How do you sterilize mason jars?

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In order to actually sterilize jars, they need to be submerged in (covered by) boiling water for 10 minutes. When the process time for canning a food is 10 minutes or more (at 0-1,000 feet elevation), the jars will be sterilized DURING processing in the canner.

Is Staub grill pan worth it?

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① Staub 12-Inch Grill Pan and Press ($250) It’s also one of the largest pans on the market and comes with a hefty press, perfect for making panini and butterflied chicken. And while it’s admittedly expensive for a single piece of cooking equipment, for the backyard-less American cook, it’s totally worth it.