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 Joewell shears good?

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Joewell shears are well-made and feature lightweight designs while also providing an extremely accurate cut. The supreme stainless alloy, convex edge design, and multiple sizes make this one of the best shears that you can buy for the price.

What temperature do you cook bacon in oven?

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Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on 2 aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheets, or, for extracrispy bacon, arrange on 2 wire racks set over 2 foil-lined rimmed baking sheets. Bake until the bacon is browned and starts to ripple, or to desired doneness, 10 to 20 minutes.

Is Deep Dish a pizza or a casserole?

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So, yes. Deep dish isn’t legally pizza as it represents pretty much everything Neapolitan pizza isn’t. It’s fluid, changeable, luxurious, and fattening, the product of experimentation with stretching the definitions of what pizza can be.

How do I know if my pot is Dutch oven?

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The type of material is the most obvious difference between the two. Generally, a stock pot will be made from aluminum or stainless steel, and a Dutch oven will be cast iron (and sometimes enameled cast iron).

Is there a deep fat fryer that doesn’t smell?

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The T-Fal Odorless Deep Fryer enables you to enjoy your favorite fried foods while reducing the odor by 74% due to its unique active filtration system. … The T-Fal Odorless Deep Fryer’s active filtration system reduces odor and allows you to enjoy all your favorite fried foods without making you whole house smell.

Can you hand whisk heavy whipping cream?

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You can whip it with a stand mixer, an electric mixer, or even in a jar, but if you only need a small quantity, sometimes it’s easier to just whisk it by hand. … Grab a cold bowl, and chill your heavy cream before beginning; cold cream whips better.