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.

Are melamine chopsticks good?

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Melamine chopsticks are very durable and dishwasher safe. Most all type of chopsticks are now manufactured in China. They excel at the mass production of wooden chopsticks, bamboo chopsticks, stainless steel and metal chopsticks.

Is Corian considered outdated?

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The brand still exists and now manufacturers more than 100 colors. The material is stain-resistant due to its non-porous nature, a useful characteristic for a kitchen counter. … In terms of durability, Corian countertops tend to be more easily damaged by hot surfaces than natural stone.

How do you host an Empty bowl project?

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You can still host an Empty Bowls gathering. One solution is to use hand-painted bowls from one of those ceramic painting shops (maybe have local kids paint them?) or collect interesting and funky bowls from your local charity shops. Or have everyone bring a bowl from home but then swap it for a new one at the event.

What is the priority button on Rinnai?

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Press the “Priority button” on the temperature controller. The Priority light will glow indicating that this controller is controlling the temperature and that the Rinnai water heater is ready to supply hot water.

Is it worth buying an ice cream maker?

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An ice-cream maker can be a worthwhile investment if you’re a big fan of ice cream, entertain regularly, or have special dietary needs. If you make lots of ice cream, or specialist batches, going homemade can be cheaper. It’s also a fun way to get children involved in the kitchen.

Are garbage bags toxic?

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Plastic garbage bags break down into more toxic elements over time. Products such as petro-polymers leach from plastic bags left in landfills, and can cause significant devastation to ecosystems. Garbage bags are particularly harmful to human health when they’re broken down.

What can you line a slow cooker with?

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For the easiest cleanup ever, line your slow cooker with parchment paper. This is especially useful for dishes that you might want to remove (or replate) in one piece, like cakes or frittatas, says DiGregorio. Just line with parchment, cook as usual, then lift up and out.

How do you hide a hot water heater in the laundry room?

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Ideas for Hiding a Hot Water HeaterAdd a Closet. If you have the space, you can hire a contractor to install drywall and a door. … Create a Hot Water Cover or Cabinet. Creating a cabinet is a great option if you want something less permanent than a closet. … Hang Curtains. … Use a Room Divider or Screen.

Which water heating kettle is best?

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Best electric kettle in India in 2022Butterfly EKN 1.5-Litre Water Kettle. … Havells Aqua Plus Black 1500W Kettle. … Inalsa Electric Kettle Absa-1500W with 1.5 Litre Capacity. … Cello Electric Kettle 1 Ltr. … Kent 16023 1500-Watt Electric Kettle. … Philips HD9306/06 1.5-Litre Electric Kettle.