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.

How do you describe a whisk?

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A whisk is a cooking utensil which can be used to blend ingredients smooth or to incorporate air into a mixture, in a process known as whisking or whipping. Most whisks consist of a long, narrow handle with a series of wire loops joined at the end.

Do you peel eggplant for casserole?

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The skin is entirely edible, though with larger eggplants it can be a little tough. If your eggplant is young, tender, and on the small side, the nutrient-rich skin can probably be left on for skillet frying or braising. Otherwise, peel the skin and then slice or cube the flesh.

Which small food processor is best?

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Our top picksBest Mini Food Processor: KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Mini Food Processor.Best Budget Mini Food Processor: Ninja Express Chop.Best Splurge Mini Food Processor: Cuisinart CH-4DC Elite Collection 4 Cup Chopper.Most Versatile Mini Food Processor: LINKChef Mini Food Processor.

How long does pork take in slow cooker on low?

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Season the pork all over with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you’d like, then place it in the slow cooker. Cover with a lid and cook on low for about 8 hours, until it reaches an internal temperature of 190F.

Why is my pour-over coffee bitter?

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Your coffee may also be tasting bitter with a long and unpleasant finish if your pour-over is running very slowly (typically anywhere above four minutes would be considered ‘slow’). Bitter coffee can also be an indicator that the temperature of your water is too high. If you can, grind your coffee a bit coarser.

Why are Mason jars all sold out?

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“The demand has resulted in supply constraints, extended lead times and recently limited product availability at stores and online,” a company spokesperson said in a statement, according to CNN.

How do you make ice cream with an ice cream ball maker?

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DirectionsMix all the ingredients together and put into the ice cream ball.Fill the ice portion of the ice cream ball with ice.Add 1/2 cup rock salt to the ice.Roll, spin, stir, toss, flip, and shake the ball around for 10 minutes.Open up the ice cream ball, stir, close ball.

What is the uses of grass shears?

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They can be used to cut grass from a standing position. Two kinds are available: with the blades horizontal and with the blades vertical. Horizontal blades are used to remove grass which has not been cut by the lawn mower, while vertical blades are used for trimming the edges of a lawn.