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.

How do you make easy chopsticks for kids?

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Take a small strip of paper or half of the wrapper from the disposable chopsticks, and fold it up small. Wedge it in between the chopsticks up near the rubber band, and hand them to your child! Kids can just squeeze the chopsticks together to grab things, and the tips are aligned properly.

What is a rolling trash can called?

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Most are known by the name of the largest manufacturer Toter; “Toter wheeled trash cart” or “Toter cart”. Like people call all tissues “Kleenex”. Trash cart, wheeled trash can, or simply a toter, I guess it depends on where you’re at.

Is it cheaper to make your own bread with a bread maker?

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Yes, baking bread is cheaper than buying. Though of course, it depends on the ingredients you are using and not spending money on the wrong ingredients. As some baking ingredients can be a lot more money than others and you want to be shopper savvy when baking your own bread.

What is better than yeti coffee mug?

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We spent a month using the best insulated tumblers side by side with water bottles and travel mugs. We found that the RTIC – 30 Ounce Tumbler gives you all the same insulation performance and better leak-proofing at less than half the price of the best-known YETI – Rambler.

Is it worth sharpening circular saw blades?

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When your circular saw blade becomes dull, not only will it give you a rougher finish, but your saw’s motor will have to work harder and may burn out sooner. Sharpening your saw blades will save you money in the long run because you’ll get better cuts, and you’ll have to replace your saw and blades less often.

How do I use the knife sharpener on my can opener?

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How to Use the Knife Sharpener. Place cutting edge of the knife in the knife slot located on the back of the can opener. Draw the knife blade through the slot several times. Clean the knife according to the package directions after sharpening.

Is parchment paper same as baking paper?

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Baking paper – also known as bakery paper or parchment paper, as it is often called especially in the US – is grease proof paper that is used in baking and cooking as it provides a heat-resistant, non-stick surface to bake on. … Both sides of SAGA paper are identical, so both sides can be placed “up” when using it.

Are simplehuman trash bags biodegradable?

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safe and easy compostable liners Certified compostable for backyard or commercial use, our code z liners decompose fully so you can safely and easily throw them out along with your food scraps.

Can you cook cheese in a cast iron skillet?

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Pre-heat cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Butter one side of each piece of bread and apply a thin layer of mayonnaise on the other. Assemble the grilled cheese by placing one slice of bread, butter side down, on the hot skillet.