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 exotic woods good for cutting boards?

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Moving into exotics, you get to bring a lot life to your cutting boards. Woods like purple heart, bubinga, satinwood, guatambu, jatoba, canarywood, curupay, bloodwood, afrormosia, shedua, wenge, coyote, ipe, goncalo alves, and many more all have vivid color and rock solid properties for long lasting cutting boards.

What are the settings on a Hamilton Beach slow cooker?

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The temperatures for each setting are High: 200-225°F Low: 180-200°F Keep Warm: 165°F. A: It doesn’t step down the cooking but it will cook at the set level (high or low) for the desired amount of time and then switches to Keep Warm. You can also cook using the probe and it will modify itself as needed.

Can you make pour over coffee iced?

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1) Grind the coffee slightly finer than you would for a pour-over. 2) Add all of your ground coffee to your dripper and settle the grounds to level out the surface. 3) Add 180 grams of ice to the carafe you are brewing into before putting the dripper on top.

Which toasters have the widest slots?

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Top Extra Wide Slots ToastersElite Gourmet by Maxi-Matic ECT-3100 Long Slot Toaster, Reheat, 6 Toast Settings, Defrost, Cancel Functions, Slide Out Crumb Tray, Extra Wide Slots.Hamilton Beach 2 Slice Extra Wide Slot Toaster.GE Stainless Steel Toaster | 2 Slice.Dash Clear View Toaster: Extra Wide Slot Toaster.

What age can a child use a potato peeler?

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6-7 year olds. Most 6-7 year olds have developed fine motor skills, so they can handle more detailed work, but they will still need food safety reminders. Appropriate Tasks: Use a peeler to peel raw potatoes, ginger, mangoes and other washed fruits and vegetables.

What is a good prepper list?

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Water1 – Plastic Water Canisters. Convenience and saving up space is crucial for any prepper. … 2 – Water Filtration. … 3 – Bottled Bleach. … 4 – System For Rainwater Collection. … 5 – DIY Food Storage. … 6 – Freeze-Dried Food & Canned Meats. … 7 – Fuel Source. … 8 – Multivitamins.

Is a juicer or blender better for smoothies?

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If you prefer creamy smoothies that are more filling and contain ingredients other than just fruits and vegetables, then a blender is your best bet. Blenders are more versatile than juicers, and can be used for other kitchen tasks. If you want more potent and concentrated juices that aren’t as filling, go for a juicer.