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 it safe to microwave parchment paper?

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Paper towels, wax paper, parchment paper, paper plates and bowls are fine in the microwave. Newspaper is not sanitary and it leaches ink into whatever you’re cooking, so don’t use it. Brown paper bags are never safe in the microwave because they can’t withstand a lot of heat and can catch fire.

Why does my smoke alarm go off randomly at night?

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Smoke alarms may give off a false alarm if the battery life is fading or if it isn’t properly connected. To check the battery, remove the outer casing and check to ensure that the battery is properly connected. If so, it’s a good idea to replace the batteries.

Does the work sharp Really Work?

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It works really well. I got all of our kitchen knives and our steak knives in razor sharp shape in record time (maybe about 3-5 minutes per knife, from not cutting paper at all, to slicing paper like butter).

What should I look for when buying a deep fryer?

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If the fryer is to be stored out of sight between uses, look for a means to cover the oil or at least to protect the unit itself. When choosing a deep fryer, make sure that the size is adequate for your cooking needs. Another feature to consider is temperature control.

How do you not waste tape on Brother label maker?

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Method 1 – Selecting “Narrow” in the Margin setting:Press the [Label] key ( / ).Press the arrow key or. to select “Margin”.Press the arrow key or. to select “Narrow”.Press the [OK] key ( ) or [Enter] key ( / ). This eliminates the margin at the end of the tape after printing as shown below: Setting. Example. Full. Half.

Do they still make Ball canning jars?

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Ball no longer manufactures the ubiquitous canning jars, but we’ve expanded and grown into a worldwide metal packaging company that makes billions of recyclable metal containers, and a unique aerospace business that designs one-of-a-kind solutions to answer scientific and technical challenges.

What is Bevvo?

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Bevvo is my rave-o! This blender on-the-go simplifies fitness maintenance. … Bevvo is an elegantly designed battery-operated blender that fits easily in a gym bag. This versatile blender carries up to 15 blend cycles of smoothie pulsing before you must plug in the USB charger that is supplied with the unit.