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.

Is a breadboard the same as a cutting board?

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Yes, that one. What if we told you that it’s actually not a cutting board, and that it was originally intended for a different purpose entirely? As it turns out, what you’ve been using as a pull-out cutting board is actually a breadboard: an old-world counter extension for kneading and slicing bread.

Is infrared thermometer better than digital?

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Research has shown that, when used correctly, infrared or no-contact thermometers are just as accurate as oral or rectal thermometers. No-contact thermometers are popular among pediatricians, as kids often squirm around when trying to get a temperature read, but it also holds true in mass temperature screenings.

Is glass storage better than plastic?

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Glass has a non-porous surface that doesn’t absorb like plastic and can be safely washed at higher temperatures in your dishwasher without melting or warping—most food storage containers made of glass are designed to withstand high heat without breaking.

How do you store extra utensils?

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Utensil storage is hard!Hang them on a pegboard. … Put them in Mason jars in a drawer. … Hang them on the side of cabinets. … Set them up diagonally in a drawer. … In big crocks. … Hang them from a pot rack. … Use a magnetic knife strip.

Can you cook vegetable curry in a slow cooker?

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Method. Put the coconut milk, curry paste, bouillon powder, chilli, ginger, garlic, butternut squash, pepper and aubergine into the slow cooker pot and stir well. Cover with the lid and chill overnight. Cook on low for 6 hrs until the vegetables are really tender, then stir in the coriander and defrosted peas.

Are Solo paper bowls microwave safe?

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Solo Paper Plates are: strong and stylish to serve any occasion; soak and grease proof; cut-resistant; microwavable (Microwave Usage: Limited re-heating of food only. Caution – Check plate before removing oven); compostable (Compostable only in commercial composting facilities, which may not exist in your area.

Did the Bills lose 4 consecutive Super Bowls?

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As a member of the American Football League (AFL), the Bills won two league championships (1964 and 1965), and, while playing in the NFL (after the merger of the AFL and the NFL in 1970), they appeared in a record four consecutive Super Bowls (1991–94), losing on each occasion.