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.

Do countertop compost bins smell?

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The type of scraps that you add to your countertop compost bin is considered “green waste”. Too much green waste in a compost bin can smell like sewage or ammonia as it breaks down.

Why you shouldn’t store dog food in a plastic container?

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When the fats and oils of kibble make contact with the walls of a pet food container, they begin to oxidize. In other words, over time, the residual fats and oils that have settled along the inside of the storage container start to grow rancid and develop invisible molds that can wreak havoc on your pet’s health.

Does stirring ice cream make it colder?

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Temperature measurements indicate that the temperature of the ice cream increases in the stirring process, so it seems to be the case that the bowl gets cold as a result of heating the ice cream.

Can you use cast iron skillet on ceramic cooktop?

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As the manufacturers explained, dragging your cast iron on an electric stove is a bad idea. If you drag a cast iron on a glass or ceramic cooktop, you will almost definitely scratch the surface. Also, cast iron is not only much harder than glass, but it can develop burrs and rough edges from time to time.

Which food processor is best for home use?

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Summary Of The 10 Best Food Processors In India In 2022S No.Product NamePrice (in INR)1Usha FP 3811 Food Processor10,3882Inasla Inox 1000W Food Processor9,9883Bajaj Food Factory FX 11 600-Watt Food Processor6,1604Inalsa Food Processor Fiesta 650-Watt6,599

Is copper better than stainless steel pans?

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The main difference between stainless steel and copper cookware is what makes one superior to the other. Copper cookware is a good conductor of heat than stainless steel. For the beauty, stainless steel appears to be shiny and beautiful than copper cookware.

Do I need a special kettle for pour-over coffee?

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Overall, do you really need a gooseneck kettle for pour over coffee? Well in short the answer is no, however, by using a specialised tool such as this, you will be making great tasting pour over coffee with ease, providing you with precision and consistency which other kettles just cannot reach.

Can you use the same grinder for salt and pepper?

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The pepper grinder is made up of large and small grooves. … One word of caution: You should never use salt in a pepper grinder or pepper in a salt mill. The salt will corrode the metal used in the grinding mechanism of a pepper mill and the metal in the salt mill is not hard enough for peppercorns.

Why didn’t my apple crisp get crispy?

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Why Your Crumble Topping Isn’t Crunchy Here’s the thing: The main reason your crumble topping isn’t crunchy is probably because you haven’t used Demerara sugar. Although, it could also be that you’ve got your topping ingredient quantities wrong: either too much or not enough flour and butter alongside the sugar.