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 reset an outdoor thermometer?

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Hard Reset Press and hold the reset button for about 20 seconds. Add batteries to the outdoor sensor. Re-connect the power cord or replace the batteries in the display unit. The reset button must be immediately held for 20 seconds if there is one.

How do I keep my drawer liner from sliding?

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Even if your liner fits perfectly, you may still find that it’s impossible to get all of the wrinkles out. To prevent this, put a light coating of spray adhesive on the back of the liner. Then, while it’s still tacky, drop it into the drawer. The result is no slip, no slide and best of all, no noise.

Can you use a blender to make nut butter?

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Either use a food processor or high-speed blender to creamy a creamy, delicious nut butter. Just 1 ingredient – that’s right! No oil, water, or sweetener. In fact, adding in ingredients like oil, water, or even maple syrup tend to disrupt the creamy texture and shouldn’t be added.

Is there a DC water heater?

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6 Inch DC Submersible Water Heater Element Can be used direct with batteries, solar panels, hydroelectric generators, as a wind turbine dump diversion load.

Is 550 watts enough for a food processor?

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Is 550 watts enough for a food processor? At the heart of this model is a powerful 550-watt motor. That’s powerful enough to cut through pretty dense foods. That means kneading dough won’t be a problem.