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 type of spatula is best for eggs?

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Best Overall/Rated: DI ORO Chef Series Standard Flexible Spatula. Best for Scrambled Eggs: GIR Premium Silicone Spatula. Best for Fried Eggs: Tenta Tenta Kitchen Thin Slotted Egg Spatula. Best for an Omelet: OXO Good Grips Flexible Omelet Turner.

Is Farberware a good brand?

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Farberware is a more affordable brand than Cuisinart, but with less design flair. However, they do offer bonuses such as utensil packs along with their super affordable prices. Farberware does use PTFE non-stick coatings, but this is not unsafe when used correctly (i.e. proper utensils and temperature control).

Is it worth getting an ice cream maker?

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Yes, they’re a specialist appliance, but if you’re serious about ice cream or just want to be able to make your own and know exactly what’s going into it, an ice cream maker is a worthy investment. Making your own ice cream is as easy as it gets and there are very few pieces of kit you need.

Can a pressure cooker be repaired?

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Now you can do some repairs of your pressure cooker yourself and get back to cooking in just 5 minutes! All you need is a screwdriver – the other parts and tools are all there in the Hawkins Repair Kit. No more risk of using spurious parts, incurring repair costs or dealing with untrained, unscrupulous mechanics.

Can you bake a pie in a Pyrex dish?

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Glass rules: Glass takes its time to heat and heats evenly which makes it a perfect candidate for virtually any pie you’re making. … Pyrex: Glass heats slowly and allows heat to build gradually and spread evenly, so my Pyrex tends to be my go-to plate. Bottom-crusts on fruit pies come out crisp and custards cook evenly.

What Pyrex bowls are worth money?

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Patterned Pyrex—such as the 1956 Pink Daisy or the 1983 Colonial Mist—also tend to be valuable as a collector’s item. Some patterned collections, like the 1959 Lucky in Love heart and four-leaf clover design, have been valued as high as $4,000 for one bowl.

Can you use metal spatula on griddle?

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Non-metal tools are preferable, but it’s perfectly fine to use metal utensils on both stainless steel and cast iron griddles. However, you should never use metal cooking tools on a non-stick surface.