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 potatoes are peeled in industry?

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Unlike the SMT (which uses knives), the SKR is a drum roller peeler that uses abrasive (carborundum) rollers constructed in a drum to remove the skin from potatoes. The potatoes are being peeled carefully but thorough, since this industrial potato peeler machine moves at a low speed.

Are plastic utensils recyclable in Seattle?

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Plastic utensils and straws are not recyclable. There are now multiple manufacturers of approved compostable utensils and straws, these food service items will no longer be exempt from the existing requirements. with Seattle Municipal Code Section 21.36. 084 and 21.36.

Does a sink have to be centered on a window?

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The sink needs to be centered on the cabinets. As you probably know now, the sink base “should have” been installed centered on the window. That’s usually a given. Base fillers probably could have been used to space the layout out correctly, so as to move the sink base farther to the right.

Can you return old Tupperware?

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Tupperware shall have the right to determine if the item is defective and, at its option, replace it with a similar or equivalent item, or provide credit toward future purchases of Tupperware® brand products.

What can be used in place of a Dutch oven?

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A deep oven-proof skillet can work if you don’t have a Dutch oven, as can an oven-proof soup pot. And if your recipe doesn’t call for putting the pot in the oven at all, any heavy deep pot will do. Here are some recipe examples: This hearty Beef and Guinness Stew or these Chicago-Style Italian Beef Hoagies.

Can you buy a battery operated coffee pot?

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An entirely battery operated coffee maker is rare, and the only option which 100% fits the bill for our roundup is the Makita. It’s essential to note that any portable espresso maker on sale requires you to heat the water, whereas the Makita isn’t an espresso machine but rather brewed coffee.

What happens when you put hot food in plastic?

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Heating plastics in the microwave may cause chemicals to leach into your foods. … Some of these chemicals have been linked to health problems such as metabolic disorders (including obesity) and reduced fertility. This leaching can occur even faster and to a greater degree when plastic is exposed to heat.

What shears do professional groomers use?

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10 Best Dog Clippers For Professional GroomersAndis Excel 5-Speed Clippers.Oster Clipmaster.Andis UltraEdge Super 2-Speed.Wahl Bravura Lithium Professional.Wahl Motion Lithium Ion Cord/Cordless.Oster A5 2-Speed Professional Clippers.Wahl KM5 2-Speed Dog Clipper Kit.Wahl Professional Animal Arco.

Can you boil eggs in an Instant Pot without the rack?

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While using a trivet or rack helps to arrange the eggs perfectly in the instant pot, reducing any chances to collide each other while boiling, you can also cook the eggs in the instant pot without a rack as it is really not necessary to make the eggs.