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.

Why shouldnt you soak split peas?

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Lentils, split peas and blackeye peas don’t need to be soaked. Simply put, they’re smaller, softer legumes and cook much faster. … Or simply forgo it, and you might need to cook the beans a little longer before they’re soft.

Can a Ninja blender be repaired?

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The original unit and/or non-wearable parts deemed defective, in SharkNinja’s sole discretion, will be repaired or replaced for as long as you own the original unit.

What is the best container for spices?

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An airtight container is crucial to ensure all of your spices stay fresh for as long as possible. Ruling out metal, the remaining two options are glass or plastic. While both materials are sufficient one is definitively superior to the other. The expensive and high quality spices are always stored in glass.

Why is my Crock-Pot power button blinking?

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Sometimes, you’ll plug in your crock pot cooker, and the LED light on the four-hour cook time setting will keep blinking without letting you select any of the cook time options. … Doing this will reset your crock pot cooker, allowing you to scroll through all the cooking functions and select your desired cook time.

Is berndes cookware safe?

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Yes! Cast aluminium cookware from BERNDES is ideal for people with allergies. The non-stick coating is non-toxic and does not affect the human organism at all. BERNDES pots and pans made of cast aluminium are also practically nickel-free because no nickel is added to the cast coating.

Where are Schaub cabinet pulls made?

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Some Schaub product is manufactured in Europe where the metric system of measurement is used. Dimensions such as center to center or overall size is provided in millimeters for accuracy.

What are the 4 equipment found in commercial kitchen?

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This list includes detail on all the following essential restaurant kitchen items:Ovens. Convection ovens. Combination ovens. … Ranges and ventilation. Gas ranges. Electric ranges. … Food processors. Batch bowl processors. … Mixers. Hand mixers. … Slicers.Food prep counters and cutting boards.Freezers and refrigerators.Safety equipment.

Is Hell’s Kitchen a good place to live in New York?

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Hell’s Kitchen is in New York County and is one of the best places to live in New York. … In Hell’s Kitchen there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Hell’s Kitchen and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hell’s Kitchen are above average.