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.

Is Hell’s Kitchen a real restaurant?

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Given all the carnage, the restaurant can sometimes feel about as far removed from reality as it’s possible to be. However, not only is the infamous Hell’s Kitchen restaurant a real place, it’s actually just part of Gordon Ramsay’s growing cooking empire.

What are the stations in a kitchen?

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A station is a designated area where a certain type of food is prepared. Stations help keep a restaurant kitchen running smoothly. The number of stations in an establishment depends on the restaurant’s menu.

Is titanium and ceramic cookware safe?

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Cookware coated with titanium and titanium infused ceramic is both considered non-reactive and safe for cooking. … This way you can be sure that the coating is free of PFOA, nickel, heavy metals, and other harmful materials that are present in some non-stick coatings.

Do plastic bread keepers work?

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The plastic bag and plastic wrap methods were fairly on par with each other when it came to keeping the bread fresh. But, they both had a major disadvantage: the plastic suffocated the crust. By day three, the bread was still edible, but it was completely soft.

Who manufactures Belgique cookware?

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Belgique is a private brand owned by Macy’s that produces cookware. Macy’s is a United States-based department store chain founded in 1858. It operates about 800 stores and is one of the 20 largest retailers in the US.

How long does thrive food storage last?

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Long-Lasting Product Most THRIVE products have an optimal sealed shelf life of 10-20 years (some are as high as 30+ years) and an opened shelf life of 6-18 months. THRIVE foods undergo a natural preservation process in order to maintain their nutritional value and delicious taste over an extended period of time.