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.

What is a mini colander used for?

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A Good Mini Colander Is Small but Spacious The best models contained plenty of small holes that not only allowed cooking water to drain away quickly before foods overcooked but also prevented tiny items such as angel hair pasta or orzo from escaping the bowl.

How accurate are digital humidity meters?

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When reading digital hygrometer reviews, look for the ±% RH rating, this is the margin of error that the sensor has. The most accurate humidity sensors on the market have a margin of ±1% RH, but up to ±4% RH or even a little higher is sufficient for many purposes.

How do I change the blade on a Dewalt grinder?

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How to Change a Dewalt Grinder BladeUnplug the Dewalt grinder power cord from the outlet. … Turn the nut securing the wheel to the spindle counterclockwise with the supplied wrench that came with the grinder. … Pull the old wheel and the backer plate off the stem of the grinder.

How do you cook pork without drying it out?

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To avoid dry pork it’s advisable to sear the fat on fatty cuts on a high heat then cook on a lower heat. Slow braising, slow cooking or stewing are also moisture-rich ways to achieve tender meat. If pork is stored, prepped and cooked carefully then allowed to rest before eating, the results will be juicier.

How do you blur the background in blender?

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2 AnswersFirst, go to the render layers tab of the properties view and enable an environment pass under the passes rollout.Then make sure you have checked transparent under render properties > film rollout.