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.

How do you reheat Christmas pudding?

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To reheat your pudding, remove all wrapping, and then use one of the following methods: Wrap in foil and reheat in the oven for one hour or until hot at 150°C. Wrap tightly in foil, place on a trivet in a saucepan over simmering water and steam gently for 45 minutes to one hour or until hot.

What is the ideal container for salad dressing?

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The Overall Best Salad Dressing Container Made from BPA-free Tritan plastic, this OXO Good Grips salad dressing shaker holds 1.5 cups of liquid and has everything you’d want in a salad dressing container. Among its many features: It can be shaken without leaking because of its watertight seal.

How can I practice lawn bowls at home?

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3 fundamental ways to boost your lawn bowls deliveryTake a consistent mat position. Each time you deliver a bowl, step onto the same spot on the mat. … Aim your feet, and square your shoulders. … Don’t let your arm get floppy.

Is olive wood good for pestle and mortar?

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These beautiful ‘rustic’ style pestle and mortars are perfect for grinding herbs and spices. Made from olive wood which is a natural hard wood, they are ideal for grinding spices. … The natural oils within olive wood also kill bacteria making them more hygienic than other woods or plastic.

Is there an ice cream attachment for KitchenAid mixer?

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The KitchenAid® Ice Cream Maker attachment is a specialized bowl attachment for KitchenAid® stand mixers1 that allows you to make up to 2 quarts of ice cream, gelato, sorbet and more. Just add your liquid base to the bowl and run the mixer to churn and freeze for a creamy, homemade frozen dessert.