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.

What is the standard size for a Dutch oven?

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A 5–7 quart Dutch oven is the sweet spot for most home cooks. This size is great for cooking for four people (often with leftovers). Representatives from both Staub and Le Creuset tell us that their most popular size is 5 1/2-quarts, and that’s the size most Epi editors have at home, as well.

How much do Pyrex bowls cost?

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Is aluminum metallic or nonmetallic?

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aluminum (Al), also spelled aluminium, chemical element, a lightweight silvery white metal of main Group 13 (IIIa, or boron group) of the periodic table. Aluminum is the most abundant metallic element in Earth’s crust and the most widely used nonferrous metal.

What do you do if you don’t have a hand whisk?

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Hand Mixer Substitute You can cut in butter with a pastry cutter or with forks if you don’t have a mixer or food processor to break up the cold fat into the dry ingredients. You can also use two table knives to cross-cut into the ice-cold butter and flour mix.

How do you make a fajita pan sizzle?

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Heat a grill to 450 degrees. Remove the steak from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the cast iron fajita skillets into the oven for at least 20 minutes in order to get a good sizzle.

What is a cement spatula?

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1. 675/1. Dental cement mixing spatulas are used in the preparation of dental cements for prosthodontics procedures. The tip may have a wider surface area to aid in the mixing of cement powders with liquids and is designed not to stick to the cement being mixed.

What is the most efficient way to wash dishes?

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A 2020 dishwashing study conducted by the University of Michigan found that the most energy-efficient way to wash dishes is the two-basin method, in which dishes are scrubbed in a basin of soapy water and then rinsed in a basin of clean water.