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.

Where is the trash bin on Windows 10?

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By default, the Recycle Bin should be present in the upper-left corner of your desktop in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. We find this the easiest way to access the Recycle Bin. Find the icon on your desktop, then either select it and press Enter on your keyboard, or double-click or double-tap on it to open the folder.

How do I know if my pans are induction compatible?

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To tell if a pot or pan is compatible with your induction stove, hold a magnet to the bottom.If the magnet clings to the underside, the cookware will work on an induction cooktop.If the magnet grabs the pan softly, you may not have good success with it on your cooktop.

Can you use a Breville juicer as a blender?

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In juicer mode, easily process whole fruits and vegetables, then extract fresh juice directly into the blending jug. In the blender mode, select from several one-touch programs and use the high-power motor to mix fresh juice with fruits, vegetables or ice to create endless healthy recipes.

When baking bread in a Dutch oven do you cover it?

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Using the parchment, immediately lower bread into heated Dutch oven. Cover; bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bread is deep golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 15-20 minutes longer, partially covering if browning too much. Remove loaf from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

Did ekco go out of business?

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In 1984, each division was unceremoniously sold off—EKCO Products to Tenneco Inc., EKCO Housewares to a New York investment banking firm, and Prestige LTD to American Brands, Inc. … and Armitage were let go, ending EKCO’s century-long run in the city.

Is it better to bake cookies at 350 or 375?

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350° is the standard temp for a cookie, and it’s a great one. Your cookies will bake evenly and the outside will be done at the same time as the inside. Baking at 325° also results in an evenly baked cookie, but the slower cooking will help yield a chewier cookie. The outsides will be a little softer, too.

Can you use a food processor as a stand mixer?

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You could use a stand mixer (for detailed information on how to knead dough in a stand mixer, see this article) but by far the fastest, easiest way to knead almost any dough is in the food processor. The rapid action of a food processor’s blade can turn dough elastic in just minutes with almost no effort.