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.

Can you Dermaplane your own face?

by

As such, it can be done in a salon by an esthetician or at home. “Dermaplaning is similar to shaving, however the tool is better suited to exfoliate the epidermis than a razor” says Kunin. There’s no need to get shave-happy—you really only need to be shaving your face or dermaplaning about twice a month to see results.

Do pinking shears stop fabric from fraying?

by

Pinking shears are a type of scissors with a zig-zag serrated cutting edge. Because it cuts the fabric on the bias, it stops some fraying. Pinking shears to stop fraying is best suited to cotton and crisp fabrics with a tight weave. Loosely woven fabrics may still fray so you may want to try another method.

What is the Ninja Foodi trivet?

by

Answer: A trivet in your Ninja Foodi is a device or object placed between the Foodi pot’s bottom and the food to be cooked. The purpose is to limit the direct heat to the food instead of relying on steam or air heat to cook the food.

What can I cook on an 8 inch skillet?

by

More obviously, an 8-inch skillet is the perfect size when cooking for one: use it to sear a fillet of fish, pork chop, steak, or chicken breast and it’ll make less of a mess than in a 10-inch skillet. Or use it for making two eggs at breakfast—that’s one of the ways I use mine most.

How do you fix a stuck coffee grinder?

by

Press the grind button or turn the grinder on to start grinding and all the coffee that was jammed in will be free to come out. Slowly fine your grind and press the grind button if you think beans may still be in there. Put the grind back to where you estimate it to be. Replace hopper and refill with you coffee beans.

Which brand is best for wet grinder?

by

Best wet grinders in IndiaPanasonic MK-SW200BLK Wet Grinder. … Elgi Ultra Grind+ Gold Table Top Wet Grinder. … Butterfly Smart Wet Grinder. … Panasonic MK-GW200 Super Wet Grinder. … Butterfly Hippo Table Top Wet Grinder. … Elgi Ultra Perfect+ Wet Grinder.

Can you sharpen serrated knives with an electric sharpener?

by

Investing in a suitable, high-quality electric sharpener that is designed to work on serrated edges is the absolute key, to avoid damaging both the knife and the sharpener. Take a look at the following steps to help you understand how to sharpen your serrated knives: 1. Take the time to fully understand your machine.