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 long pressure can cabbage?

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Pack hot into clean BALL Jars, fill with blanching liquid, partly seal, and process for 2 hours in a Hot-Water Bath, or for 40 minutes in a Steam Pressure Cooker at 10 pounds. Remove from canner and seal at once.” (Ball Blue Book, O Edition, 1930.

Can you have a peninsula and an island in the kitchen?

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‘ Peninsula layouts provide ample space and storage for a kitchen, and especially serve as an alternative option to an island for smaller-sized kitchens. That said, peninsulas can be a great design choice for any kitchen, even alongside islands as seen in the designs below.

What is the meaning of vigorous stirring?

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: in a vigorous manner : with force and energy He vigorously denied the accusations. In a medium bowl, vigorously stir together the remaining ingredients, except for the pine nuts, to make the filling.—

What is safe to put on a cutting board?

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The safest route of course is to buy a mineral oil specifically blended for use in cutting boards such a Howard’s Cutting Board Oil or our own brand of Food Grade Mineral Oil. Regular application of mineral oil will prevent cutting boards from becoming dry and brittle, which can cause a cracked board.

How do I give bread as a gift?

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Wrap It Up Wrapping a full-sized loaf of quick bread works best with parchment paper, which tends to come in a wider dimension than waxed paper, although it gets a bit more crinkly, and less smooth. (Waxed paper is the perfect size for mini-loaves, but can also be used for full-sized loaves, too — more on that below.)

How do you move a large heavy potted plant?

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Solution: Buy a bag of foam packing peanuts instead (available at office supply stores). Fill the pot one-third to one-half full of peanuts, cover with landscape fabric and then add soil. This cuts the weight and saves money, since peanuts cost less than good potting soil.