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 is a slow cooker better than a pot?

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#1 Crockpots save energy — if you use electricity to cook. A crockpot uses far less electricity to cook a roast than an oven does. #2 When using a crockpot, you can go and do other things while your food cooks. One of the best things about a crock pot is that it doesn’t require watching or stirring of food.

Can broiler pan go in dishwasher?

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Pour grease into a disposable can. When cool, wash the pan with hot water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry. Do not place porcelain coated rack or pan in the dishwasher.

Can you mash potatoes with your hands?

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As you work the potatoes with machine force, they go from light-fluffy to dense-creamy. “If you like your mashed potatoes extra-creamy,” declares Good Housekeeping, “use your hand or stand mixer instead [of a ricer]. Just watch carefully and stop when the potatoes are silky-textured—before they become gluey.”

Are Copper Chef pans worth it?

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This is a good set for the price, with acceptable non-stick performance and easy to clean. Like all ceramic nonstick pans, this set is less durable than cast iron or stainless steel comparables. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

What is Tong in food processing?

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A kitchen utensil used to grasp food so it can be moved from one location to another to be flipped, rotated, adjusted, or retrieved from areas that may be hot or simply best handled with a Tong.

Why did my smoke alarm go off in the middle of the night?

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This battery characteristic can cause a smoke alarm to enter the low battery chirp mode when air temperatures drop. Most homes are the coolest between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. That’s why the alarm may sound a low-battery chirp in the middle of the night, and then stop when the home warms up a few degrees.

What are the 4 types of cutting boards?

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When it comes to wood, there are three main types of cutting boards edge grain, face grain, and end grain.Face Grain Board. A face grain board is the simplest and quickest to make and therefore the most economical. … Edge Grain Board. (Like our Beyond Basic Board) … End Grain Board. (Like our Cobblestone Board)