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 machine is used to print labels?

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DYMO Label Printer | LabelWriter 450 Turbo Direct Thermal Label Printer, Fast Printing, Great for Labeling, Filing, Shipping, Mailing, Barcodes and More, Home & Office Organization.

Can you broil in a disposable aluminum pan?

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Large Disposable Aluminum Foil Broiler Pan – #3000 Great for burgers, fish, kebabs, veggies, steaks and much more. Thin foil ridged design keeps grease away from food when broiling and baking. Perfect for when you want to broil. Just use and dispose, no messy clean up or scrubbing.

Are bamboo utensils better?

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Durable. Bamboo-made cooking utensils are more durable than wooden ones. Bamboo is stronger in comparison with any wood, like oak. Bamboo has a higher tensile strength in comparison with stainless steel.

How many does a 5 quart Dutch oven serve?

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9 Quart1 Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven5 Quart Cast Iron Dutch OvenVolume Quarts15Number of 12 oz. Servings (bowls)210Number of 8 oz. Servings (cups)315Dimensions8.5″ L x 6.75″ W x 4″ T12.56″ L x 10.43″ W x 7.14″ T

What are French style cut green beans?

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French cut green beans are basically julienned, or thinly sliced green beans. They begin with whole green beans and are sliced horizontally to produce thin strands of beans. These are different than French green beans (haricots verts), which are the more slender variety of whole green beans.

What is the difference between a zester and a Microplane?

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( While Microplane makes a separate tool specifically for grating spices, I’ve found that the zester/grater works just fine for spices.) And while it’s a bit tougher than grating nutmeg, you can also grate cinnamon sticks with a Microplane, according to senior digital editor Jaime Milan.