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 do you cook a ham in a roaster pan?

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Set the disposable pan on the rack in the roaster. Set the roaster to 250ยบ and cook the ham covered for 12-15 minutes per pound, or until ham reaches an internal temperature 140-145 degrees. The best way to test this is with a digital meat thermometer in the thickest part of the ham.

Can a grinder be repaired?

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If you hear a grinding or squealing sound coming from your grinder, chances are, a repair is needed. … If the motor spins but the grinding wheel doesn’t on your grinder, chances are that one of these parts will need to be replaced: the gears, flange, spindle, and coupler.

How do you store yeast in food storage?

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Yeast stores for a remarkably long time if packaged in an oxygen deprived environment. It can be purchased in foil packages that are like hard bricks because the oxygen was removed. These will store on the shelf in a cool, dark place for seven to eight years, or in a freezer for up to 10 years.

Does gluten stick to stainless steel?

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Stainless steel or solid aluminum pans and lids with no non-stick coating on them do not require replacement, and in fact, can be shared between gluten and gluten-free foods as long as they are sterilized in between uses.

Can you put a big clock in kitchen?

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In the kitchen you can have a clock on the cabinet door or on a side wall. It can also sit nicely on a shelf. In the dining room an oversized wall clock would also make a beautiful decoration.

How do you use a knife sharpener roller?

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To use, place roller on flat surface, bring knife edge to the side of the grindstone, and saw back and forth with consistent downwards pressure. It control the angle on each stroke, so you get razor-sharp edges each time. White blister pack. For best results, sharpen the knife on each side for 10-15 strokes.

Is a hand blender the same as an immersion blender?

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It’s called an immersion blender because you immerse the blender blades into your ingredients, rather than pouring ingredients into a blender jar like other types of blenders. Also called hand blenders or stick blenders, a handheld immersion blender can perform many of the same tasks as a standard blender.

How do you cut a butternut squash without a peeler?

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Place the squash in a microwave and microwave on high for 3-1/2 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes. Slice the squash in half lengthwise and peel skin off with a paring knife. The result: Where the skin was soft, it sliced off easily.

How do you whiten a cutting board with bleach?

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Here’s how:Mix a teaspoon of bleach with a quart of water and use a soft sponge to clean your board using this mixture.Rinse the cleaning solution off of your cutting board with hot water. Stand the cutting board up to dry.