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 line the bottom of a convection oven with aluminum foil?

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“To avoid possible heat damage to your oven, we do not recommend using aluminum foil to line the bottom of your oven. … The foil should be only a few inches larger than the baking pan to allow for proper heat circulation. The foil will catch any drips before they reach the oven bottom.” There you go.

How do I know if my oven temperature is correct?

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To test the oven: Hang an oven thermometer in the center of the middle rack and preheat the oven to 350˚F (176.67˚C). Allow the oven to preheat for at least 20 minutes and take a temperature reading. This will tell you if the oven is even reaching the desired temperature from the beginning.

What is the easiest way to remove ice cubes from a silicone tray?

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To remove ice cubes from a silicone tray, flex both sides of the tray to loosen the cubes. Hold the tray in both hands, and place an index or middle finger under a single ice cube on the bottom of the tray. Push against the bottom of the cube with that finger, and the ice cube will pop out.

Are plastic containers good for clothes?

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Plastic bins are a practical choice for storing clothes because they’re easy to handle, stack well, and are good at keeping moisture and bugs out (for more on that, see our next step).

Is the an ice cream attachment on KitchenAid?

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It’s so easy to make ice cream, sorbet or gelato with the KitchenAid® Ice Cream Maker Attachment. Simply attach the bowl to the base of your household KitchenAid® Stand Mixer* to quickly and easily make up to 2 quarts your favorite frozen treats at home.

Are all hardwired smoke detectors compatible?

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Yes. You can replace a smoke detector with a combination smoke/CO unit. All modern First Alert and BRK alarms use the same wire harness and connector. … For example, if you have 5 smoke detectors interconnected with one combo unit, only the combo smoke/CO unit will sound the CO alarm.

What is a 8 inch chef’s knife used for?

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Use them for slicing, dicing, mincing, cutting, and all other types of chopping. What is this? That said, size has an impact on the versatility of a chef’s knife. An 8-inch chef’s knife is better suited for larger ingredients such as watermelon, pineapple, lettuce heads, large cuts of meat, and butternut squash.

Is Pampered Chef a ripoff?

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Through research, it has been established that Pampered Chef is 100% an MLM company. They sell a range of kitchen products using the friends and family distribution model.

Should you season a new cast iron skillet?

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Classic cast iron skillets need to be seasoned before you can use them. … Beyond that, the key really is just using the pan. (The more you use it, the more the seasoning can build up.) And then oiling it after you wash it out.