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 did Spatuletail Hummingbird get its name?

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The male of the species has just four tail feathers, of which the two outer ones are long and racquet-shaped, crossing each other and ending in large violet-blue discs or ‘spatules’. … The Marvellous Spatuletail gets its name from its remarkable tail feathers.

Is Iron Skillet going out of business?

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After four years of operation, a Nov. 20 auction will bring the official end to the Iron Skillet Restaurant, which shuttered its doors to customers in mid-October. Realtor Jim Bullington, who is handling the auction, said the owner, David Towell, plans to retire.

Why did the old coffee pot New Orleans close?

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The Old Coffeepot Restaurant closed in February 2019. Dustin told the local media the restaurant was closing due to declining business and local construction. He also said that appearing on the show didn’t give him the boost in sales he had hoped for and it annoyed some of the regulars.

Can you froth milk with an electric mixer?

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Electric Mixer An electric mixer will create a better froth than the mason jar method. Use a hand mixer for this job, and make sure that your milk isn’t too hot before you start mixing. Whisk at low speed until the milk reaches your desired level of frothiness.

How do you decode a Bradford White serial number?

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The first two letters of the serial number are all you need to focus on. The first letter of the serial number corresponds to the year that the water heater was manufactured. The second letter of the serial number corresponds to the month that the water heater was manufactured.

Can I use food processor to make dough?

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In a food processor, you can make dough in less than 5 minutes from start to finish and the added bonus is that usually the dough will rise faster because it is slightly warm after kneading. Most food processors come with two blades– metal and plastic.

What can I use if I don’t have measuring spoons?

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A teaspoon is 5ml, so if you have metric measuring items, such as a measuring jug or even a clean medicine cap, you can do a quick measurement that way. Otherwise, the tip of your index finger from your first knuckle to the tip is roughly equal around a teaspoon.

Is it worth buying a Dutch oven?

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A good Dutch oven is a kitchen essential, heavy and thick enough to conduct and retain heat and deep enough to handle large cuts of meat and quarts of cooking liquid. While a Dutch oven is ideal for braises, stews, and chilis, you can ask it to do much more.

Does anyone sell Tupperware anymore?

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Tupperware is still sold mostly through a party plan, with rewards for hosts and hostesses. A Tupperware party is run by a Tupperware “consultant” for a host or hostess who invites friends and neighbors into their home to see the product line.

What equipment do you need for pancakes?

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Here are 10 essential pancake-making tools any brunch-loving chef needs.1 of 10. Pin Share. Nonstick Skillet. … 2 of 10. Pin Share. Griddle. … 3 of 10. Pin Share. Spatula. … 4 of 10. Pin Share. Whisk. … 5 of 10. Pin Share. Mixing Bowls. … 6 of 10. Pin Share. Cast Iron Skillet. … 7 of 10. Pin Share. Liquid Measuring Cup. … 8 of 10. Pin Share.