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 the Fire-King valuable?

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Fire-King is a brand of glassware. Created by Anchor Hocking, it is similar to Pyrex. Its formulation has changed over time; today it is made of tempered soda-lime-silicate glass. While Fire-King isn’t a high-end collectible, some rarer pieces are worth a good deal of money.

Can you shred cabbage in a food processor?

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You can shred cabbage in a food processor. Not only is shredding cabbage in a food processor possible, but it is one of the best methods. Shredding cabbage in a food processor is efficient and makes less mess than doing it by hand.

How much does a sheet of Wilsonart laminate cost?

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Cost of Wilsonart Laminate CountertopsWilsonart Laminate Countertops CostsZip CodeBasicWilsonart Laminate Countertops – Material Prices$159.00 – $184.00Wilsonart Laminate Countertops – Installation Cost$62.50 – $63.50Wilsonart Laminate Countertops – Total$221.50 – $247.50

What finishes on wood are food safe?

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Film finishes leave a coating, or film, on the surface of the wood. However, oil-based finishes soak into the wood. Shellac, derived from Indian lac bugs, is a common food-safe film finish. It is highly water-resistant.

How many cups of filling are in a 10 inch pie?

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6 ½ cupsPan dimensionsType and shapeCapacity9 x 1 ½ (23 x 4 cm)Pyrex pie pan World Kitchen 6001003 Pie Plate4 cups (950 ml)9 x 2 (23 x 5 cm)Fluted, ceramic pie dish Good Cook 9 Inch Ceramic Pie Plate, Red6 cups (1420 ml)10 x 1 ½ (25 x 4 cm)Pie pan Focus Foodservice Commercial Bakeware 10 Inch Pie Pan6 ½ cups (1540 ml)

What’s the best material for chopsticks?

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Wood chopsticks are the best kind because wood is a low conductor of heat, so it doesn’t transfer the food’s temperature to your hands. They are a great choice for stirring food and eating rice. Wood chopsticks come in two types – reusable, which is covered with lacquer and disposable.