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 detergent to wash towels?

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Use a heavy-duty detergent (Tide and Persil are leading brands with enough enzymes to effectively remove body soil) that cleans well. Keep your washer clean. Be sure the towels are thoroughly dry before folding and storing.

How long do you cook a 14 lb turkey in a Butterball fryer?

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Cooking Time – How Long Do You Deep Fry A 14 Pound Turkey? It takes about 3.5 – 4 minutes per pound of chicken. This means that a 14 pound bird will take about 50 – 60 minutes to finish cooking. Make sure that the internal temperature is 165 degrees F in the breast and 180 degrees F in the thigh.

Which deep fryer is best for commercial use?

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7 Best Commercial Deep Fryers Review For 2020Commercial 20L Electric Dual Deep Fryer with Timer and Drain Stainless Steel French Fry: $233.95, Amazon.Commercial Professional Electric 10L Deep Fryer Timer and Drain Stainless Steel French Fry Restaurant Kitchen: $137.14, Amazon.

Can you use Kitchen Bouquet?

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Kitchen Bouquet can be added to sauces and stews, brushed on steaks or pork chops, or sprayed onto roasted poultry out of a small misting bottle. Because it is a natural caramel color (meaning it comes from burnt sugar and not food dye), the brown color it lends foods looks very real (and very yummy!).

Is Exergen temporal scanner accurate?

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With more than 100 published peer-reviewed clinical studies attesting to the accuracy on all ages from newborns to geriatrics, in all settings where fever detection is needed, the Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer is by far the most proven accurate, compared to thermometers which have no or very few clinical studies.

Can you freeze in Tupperware containers?

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Never freeze food in takeout containers or Tupperware with thin plastic as they might become brittle and break. Freezing food in Tupperware is safe and will preserve the freshest flavor and consistency of the food.

Is a Panini maker worth it?

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What is this? A panini maker is worth it if you intend to make more than just paninis with it. If you are only looking for a sandwich maker that can perform that single task, there are other options for you. If you feel it will only be used for paninis then they are probably not worth buying.

Is there a copper coil in a hot water heater?

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Copper Heat Exchange Coils Every tank comes with a copper coil in the bottom of the tank for heating by the solar loop. The coil extends from where the ports enter and down to the bottom of the tank so that the entire tank of water can be heated fully by the solar loop.