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.

What is the best temperature gun?

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The ennoLogic – eT650D proved to be the most consistently accurate infrared thermometer and is our choice for best overall. It has dual-laser technology with a 10:1 distance-to-spot ratio. Its temperature range is -58 ℉–1202 ℉, one of the broadest of the thermometers we tested.

How do you store raw dog food?

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Raw dog food should be stored the exact same way you would store ground beef or chicken breasts: in a freezer, securely packaged. Keeping raw food frozen will prevent bacteria from growing and ensure your dog’s food remains safe to thaw, spoon and serve.

What are the most useful kitchen tool?

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10 of the Best Kitchen Gadgets to Save You Time and MoneyFood Processor. My first absolute must-have kitchen gadget is a food processor with switchable disks/blades. … Slow Cooker. … Rice Cooker. … Juicer. … Blender. … Rubber Spatulas. … Four-Sided Stainless Steel Grater. … Large Metal or Plastic Colander.

Can I use a blender instead of a food processor?

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Blender. The easiest and most effective replacement for a food processor would be a blender. It essentially does the same job of turning fruits and vegetables into a puree, or mincing meat. … Unfortunately, blenders cannot be used for kneading dough which is a major function of food processors.

How do you keep meat from sticking to aluminum foil?

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The easiest way to keep chicken from sticking to foil is by applying cooking spray or cooking oil to the non-stick side of the foil. It is of utmost importance to completely cover the chicken and have it only touching the non-stick “duller” side of the foil and not the shinier side.

Can FEMA take your food stockpile?

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When there is plenty of food to go around, you are free to stockpile it. During a time of crisis, scarcity, or government emergency declaration, food may be in short supply. … Under a state of emergency, the government might exercise its right to confiscate supplies from civilians.

Can you use regular trash bags in a diaper pail?

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The diaper pail works with regular trash bags, so you’re spared the expense of buying special refills. Keep in mind that this diaper pail isn’t hands-free. This may become a nuisance when you have your baby in one arm and a dirty diaper in the other.

How do you make beef enchiladas not soggy?

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To prevent your tortillas from tearing or becoming soggy, quickly fry each corn tortilla in any oil you like for about 10 seconds on each side, until it starts to get crispy but is still pliable. This will add a barrier that will keep the tortilla from absorbing too much sauce, and also adds a little extra flavor.