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.

Are drill bit sharpeners any good?

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Drill bits aren’t cheap, but neither are sharpeners. If you’re not going through bits constantly, it may be useful to purchase an inexpensive, drill-powered sharpener to put an edge on your bits. You’ll find that they do a decent job, and if you’re not drilling precision holes, they’ll grind a useful edge.

Can Vittles Vault be used for human food?

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Also Ideal for Human Food Storage Vittles Vault containers have all the features that make them ideal for long-term human food storage. There are lots of reasons that you might want to stock up.

Why is a stirring rod used?

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A stirring rod is used for mixing liquids, or solids and liquids. Stir rods are used as part of proper laboratory technique when decanting supernatants because the contact helps to negate the adhesion between the side of the glassware and the supernatant that is responsible for the liquid running down the side.

How long does a solar water heater keep water hot?

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How long will the water remain hot in the tank? Hot water produced by the solar system during the day is stored in an insulated storage tank. The insulation of the tank is such that water remains hot without significant drop in temperature for upto 24-48 hrs.

Is there a food processor that dices?

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The 13-cup Cuisinart Elemental expands your culinary creativity with precise dicing in addition to chopping, slicing, shredding, kneading, blending and pureeing. Two work bowls—small and large—handle jobs of any size.

What scale do drafters use?

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If you are going to be serious about drafting landscape designs for clients, you will need to know how to read and draw plans to scale. The two types of scales used in landscape architecture and design are an Architect’s Scale and an Engineer’s Scale.

What kind of guitars does Billy Gibbons use?

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Gibbons is known for playing a classic 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar he calls Miss Pearly Gates. He is known to play his guitar using a quarter or a peso as a pick, lending a distinctive sound to his playing.

Can a colander be used as a steamer?

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So, can you use a colander as a steamer? This hack says yes. It’s just simple. All you need to do is put your food in a large colander and set it on top of your pot of water.