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 grill pan good?

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This flat grill pan by Le Creuset is made from an enameled cast iron that retains and evenly distributes high heat for searing and keeps food from sticking to the pan. … One reviewer called it, “one of the best pieces I have ever purchased,” mostly because of the heat distribution and the easy cleanup.

Can I use stand mixer to make bread?

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You can knead most bread doughs by hand or in a stand mixer (we’ll show each technique in detail below). While hand kneading can be a gratifying process, we recommend using a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment for this task.

Is it better to bake in metal or glass pan?

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Aluminum is good for cakes, bars, and pies—but also for breads: focaccia, sandwich loaves, and rolls. Because metal heats up faster than glass, it contributes to a better rise and crisper, browner edges.

Why do you whisk matcha with bamboo?

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Bamboo makes the whisk highly flexible: instead of piercing/scratching the bowl, it bends and prevents any damage. As bowls used to prepare matcha can be old, precious and expensive, it is an important point. Especially if you make matcha often!

Which chicken is broiler chicken?

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A broiler is any chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) that is bred and raised specifically for meat production. Most commercial broilers reach slaughter weight between four and seven weeks of age, although slower growing breeds reach slaughter weight at approximately 14 weeks of age.

How accurate is the Kinsa ear thermometer?

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The acceptable range of temperatures with the Kinsa Smart Ear thermometer is ±0.4°F, or put another way, within a range of 0.8°F. If you’re still seeing a bigger range than this between readings, please tell our Customer Happiness team that you’ve followed this “Fix Reading Accuracy guide” and we’ll take care of you!