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 much does an ice plate cost?

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Ice Plate, which has already raised almost twice its original Indiegogo goal, is currently available to backers for $40 (plus shipping), which is 27% off the price it’ll retail for when it hits shelves. The plate comes with two spatulas and a recipe guide, which includes thousands of mix ideas.

Is Teflon coating good for utensils?

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Teflon coated: Teflon coated nonstick fry pans are not safe because they release toxic fumes when heated above a certain temperature. There are many concerns about Teflon nonstick fry pans. Many lawsuits have been filed over the nonstick surface both as cookware and in its manufacturing.

What is the smallest oven size?

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20-inch. Twenty-inch ovens are the smallest sized oven generally available at most home improvement or appliance stores. Because of the decreased width, the oven actually tends to be a nearly perfect square that is 16 inches deep, 16 inches wide and 16 inches high.

Can you use wooden spoons on stainless steel?

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Wooden spoons are soft and gentle on cooking surfaces, meaning they won’t scratch your cast iron skillets and stainless steel pots. They also don’t make that metal scraping on metal sound—the one that tends to offset the otherwise peaceful nature of stirring.