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 saucepan to fry chicken?

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If you’ve got a large cast-iron skillet, put it to good use. A well-seasoned skillet is meant for pan-frying chicken, with no sticking. Use medium-high heat to brown chicken.

Which is the best non-stick pan?

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Our Top Nonstick Pan PicksBest Overall: Anolon Advanced Nonstick 10-Inch Skillet.Best for Beginners: Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 10-Inch Fry Pan.Best Value: Tramontina Professional Nonstick Restaurant Fry Pan.Best Ceramic: Green Pan Paris 10-Inch Fry Pan.Best Splurge: Le Creuset Toughened Fry Pan.

Do you need a special bulb for a garage door opener?

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We recommend standard, not LED, light bulbs for garage door openers. LED light bulbs emit a signal that can interfere with the garage door opener remotes. Both Liftmaster and Genie are now manufacturing LED light bulbs that they recommend that will not emit a signal that interferes with the opener remotes.

What is the size of parchment paper?

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Compare with similar itemsThis item Parchment Paper Text 24lb, Size 8.5 X 11 Inches, 50 Sheets Per Pack (Aged)100 Old Age Parchment Paper for Writing – 60# Text (=24# Bond) Sheets – 8.5 X 11 Inches Standard Letter Flyer Size – Not Card Weight – Vintage Colored Old Parchment LookColorAged100 Sheets

Can you use wax without strips?

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Hard wax is a type of wax that adheres to the hair follicle (versus the skin) and hardens and removes on its own, eliminating the need for paper strips.