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 Emerald a good brand of air fryer?

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Right now, Emerald is one of the best producers of air fryers in the market. The company’s air fryer range boasts some remarkable models, which homeowners will fall in love with and can use for preparing delectable fried goods.

How do I use All American Pressure Cooker canner?

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Pressure Canner Directions:Make sure the canning jars are clean and hot. … Fill the canner with 2-3 inches of water and set it on the burner. … Place a rack in the bottom of the canner. … Place the lid on the canner. … Start heating the canner. … Once the pressure vent starts releasing steam, set your timer for 10 minutes.

Why is it called King Ranch casserole?

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History of King Ranch Chicken Casserole: The name of the casserole comes from the famous King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas which is known as the largest size ranch in the world. More than 800,000 acres sprawling across 75 plus miles of land!

What size hot water heater goes in a mobile home?

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You’ll commonly find 30-gallon water heater tanks in mobile homes, but occasionally, you may find a larger 40-gallon tank. In most cases, 30-gallons of hot water will meet the needs of several people, however, if your hot water requirements are higher, you may want to consider installing a tankless water heater.

Why is my Nespresso Aeroccino not frothing?

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If the milk has been left outside, or if it has been opened a few days, this will affect the foam. If possible, try another milk and make sure you use the whisk with the thick spring (if you have an Aeroccino with two whisks).

Are Miyabi better than shun?

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The key difference between Miyabi and Shun is that Miyabi edges are sharper, boasting a 9 to 12-degree angle per side compared to Shun with 16 degrees per side. Also, most Miyabi blades are harder than Shun, which improves edge retention but makes the blade more brittle.

Can a food processor be used as a mixer?

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Generally, no. It depends on what you want to mix. If you are making a cake, that needs regular mixing because the point is to beat air into the product. If using to make bread dough, or combine cookie dough, you can use it very judiciously.

What happened to dip it coffee pot cleaner?

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Dip-It Coffee Food and Beverage Stain Remover for Percolators and Cookware by Rickitt Benckiser was acquired by the Lime-A-Way company, which continued manufacturing the powdery product for awhile until it changed it to Lime-A-Way Dip-It Coffeemaker Cleaner liquid (7-ounce bottle) with a completely different …