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 happened to Fisher and Paykel?

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On 12 November 2001, Fisher & Paykel Industries split into Fisher & Paykel Appliances Holdings Ltd and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Ltd. In October 2004, Fisher & Paykel Appliances acquired Dynamic Cooking Systems Inc, a United States manufacturer and distributor of cooking appliances.

What does a blinking light on a smoke detector mean?

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The Batteries are Low: Usually accompanied by a loud beep, a blinking red light could mean the batteries in the unit are low. Consider adding fresh batteries and running a test to make sure it’s working. It Needs to Be Replaced: Smoke detectors don’t last forever.

Can you roast in a Dutch oven?

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If the Dutch oven you have is of an oval shape, you may cook a roast in it, for sure. You don’t need any roaster dish, if you may use a Dutch oven for this, but if you are planning to do roasting pretty often, it’s better you have a roasting pan. A Dutch oven is designed to be cooked over the fire or some hot coal.

How do you set a pivot point in blender?

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When rotating or scaling an object or group of vertices/edges/faces, you may want to shift the pivot point to make it easier to manipulate an object. Using this selector in the header of any 3D View, you can change the location of the pivot point.Mode:Object Mode and Edit ModeHeader:Pivot Point

How wide is a 1/32 slot car?

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The 1:32 slot cars measure approximately 5 3/4 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide, and the 1:24 slot cars are approximately 7 1/2 inches long by 3 1/2 inches wide.

Can chimney be placed on window?

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For daily usage the suction of the chimney is affected if the window is open. If your window is at sufficient height from the hob then it will be better to skip the chimney and use your window for ventilation but much of it depends on the wind flow.

How do you sharpen a serrated edge bread knife?

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Using a round hone (ceramic or steel), gently pass it through each serration. You will feel a burr pushing to the non-angle side of the blade. A couple of swipes with the hone on the flat side will strip the burr, leaving you with every serration being incredibly sharp and slice ready.

What is the easiest way to clean a toaster?

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How to Clean the Outside of a ToasterWet a cloth in soapy water and rinse it out.Wipe down the outside of the toaster.Let it sit for about 5 minutes.Use a damp cloth to wipe off the soap.For any stains that remain, dip a toothbrush in baking soda.Scrub the stains until gone.Wipe down with a clean damp cloth.