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.

Is it worth buying a popcorn maker?

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There is nothing better than having a fresh bowl of popcorn ready to snack on during your film, but store-bought can often leave you feeling unsatisfied. Popcorn makers are not worth buying if you only eat popcorn a couple of times a month, it would be cheaper to buy store-bought or microwavable.

Do kitchen cabinets go on top of flooring?

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Typically Cabinets Come Before Flooring. In most cases, given standard flooring heights, you will install the cabinets before the floor covering. … The floor covering will be cut to size and almost butted up against the cabinets. A minimal gap should be left between the flooring and the cabinets.

Should you peel butternut squash for soup?

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How to cook Butternut squash. You can eat the skin, so there’s no need to peel it. Simply halve it, scoop out the seeds and chop it into chunks, then roast it and add it to a warm winter salad or throw it into curries, stews or soups.

Why is my coffee pot not brewing?

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– Mr Coffee Won’t Brew? Whenever there are coffee grounds in the bottom of your cup, it’s usually to do with the filter. Typically, it’s because your filter is too full, so you might have to result in brewing smaller amounts of coffee to stop this problem.

Can you make spaghetti the day before?

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You can cook your noodles hours before serving time. All you need is some olive oil, a large Ziploc bag, and your favorite pasta. … With a bit of oil, a Ziploc bag, some water, and your favorite pasta, you can cook noodles a day in advance and forget about them until a few minutes before serving.