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.

Can you use a stockpot for pasta?

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Cooking Style The best stock pots in the market are designed predominantly to produce large amounts of soups or sauces. It can also be utilized for pasta cooking as it can keep a “rolling boil.” This high deep container is perfect for boiling crab or lobster and is helpful, if required, like a deep fryer.

Can you use a knife sharpener to sharpen scissors?

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The first step on how to sharpen scissors with a knife sharpener is to take your scissors apart. Set the inner side of the blade in the knife sharpener. Drag the blade over a knife sharpener about ten times. Repeat the process with the opposite blade.

What can you not put in an air fryer?

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5 Things You Should Never Cook in an Air FryerBattered foods. Unless the food is pre-fried and frozen, you’ll want to avoid placing wet batter in the air fryer. … Fresh greens. Leafy greens like spinach will cook unevenly due to the high-speed air. … Whole roasts. … Cheese. … Raw grains.

Is a jute rug good for a kitchen?

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Jute, a rougher material similar to burlap, is a great choice for a kitchen area rug because of its durability — the natural weave is sturdy enough to withstand even the highest trafficked of areas.

Are the numbers on a coffee pot cups or ounces?

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This is due to the amount of ground coffee you’ll be adding when making a pot of coffee. More or less, these numbers stand for serving size, not standard measurement. If you’re making coffee and use the full 8 ounces of water per cup measurement, your coffee will be weaker and not taste all the great.

Which is more accurate digital or forehead thermometer?

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Digital thermometers give the most accurate body temperature readings. … Rectal thermometers are still considered by many doctors to be the most accurate for babies and children, but oral and forehead thermometers are also reliable and more convenient to use.