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 Le Creuset teal the same as Caribbean?

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Teal Le Creuset Cast Iron Cookware & Stoneware – Le Creuset teal, sometimes called caribbean is a fresh, vibrant, clean colour that you will brighten up any kitchen and is ideal as a centre piece for serving.

Is Microplane good for garlic?

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The magic of a microplane is that it turns anything into fine pieces that can disappear into a sauce, preventing you from biting into a huge piece of garlic or ginger in a dressing.

Can you cut meat on wood cutting board?

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In summary wood is the ideal material for a cutting board to use for your meat cuts. Plastic is ok too but when grooves start to show, toss it. Glass will damage your knives in no time. But glass boards are non porous so bacteria cannot form.

How do you calibrate bimetallic thermometers?

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PUT THE THERMOMETER STEM OR PROBE INTO THE ICE WATER. Make sure the sensing area is under water and not touching the sides of the container. Wait 30 seconds or until the reading stays steady. ADJUST THE THERMOMETER SO IT READS 32°F (0°C).

Can you put a smoke detector in the kitchen?

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In order for smoke alarms to perform best in your home, they need to be properly installed in each room. In the kitchen, smoke detectors should be installed at least 10 feet away from cooking appliances to minimize the number of false alarms. Smoke rises, so smoke alarms should be placed high on walls or ceilings.

Why does my oral thermometer read low?

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‘LO’ means low temperature, and not low battery – so no worries! The reason why the thermometer shows ‘LO’ from time to time is that it is reading the room temperature – which is roughly 69.8°F/21°C.

What is the use of flat ladle?

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Its convenient flat bottom bowl design makes it perfect for scooping, pouring, and spreading freshly made sauce onto a pizza crust or other dish.

Can you put a range in an island?

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By installing a range in your kitchen island, you can create a centralized location for cooking, baking, roasting or otherwise preparing meals for your family. … Installing a range in your island gives you more counter and cabinet space along this perimeter, which can be useful for food preparation and storage.