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 make coffee on an open fire?

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First, place six teaspoons of ground coffee into the camping coffee pot and then pour three pints of cold water over these grounds. Place the coffee pot on the fire and bring to a boil. Once the mixture has boiled, take the pot off the heat and allow it to steep for approximately three minutes.

Can I use grill pan to cook steak?

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Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter just starts to brown, add the steak. Let the steak cook for 2 minutes, then rotate it 90 degrees (to create criss crossing grill marks) and let cook for another 2 minutes.

How do you sharpen Faber-Castell pencils?

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Unlike other pencils on the market, Faber-Castell PITT Pastel Pencils are sharpened with a sharpening knife or a hand held sharpener. We never suggest using an electric sharpener for any of our pencils.

What sensor does a weight scale use?

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Types of weight sensors Single point – single point load cells or weight sensors are the most common type. They are used for common types of scales and weighing devices including kitchen and bathroom scales, industrial cooking scales, counting scales, bag fillers, applications in retail and many more.

Can yogurt maker make ice cream?

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Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt Now you can make your favorite frozen yogurt at home in just 20 minutes or less! The fully automatic Cuisinart Frozen Yoghurt Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker lets you turn ingredients into a delicious and healthy frozen treat with no fuss and no mess.

What is the function of pruning shear?

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Pruners, otherwise known as pruning shears or hand pruners, are heavy-duty scissors specifically designed to cut plant stems and hard shrub branches. They’re the perfect tools to have on hand when gardening, farming, and flower arranging.

What is the best wood for a rolling pin?

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Maple and beech, the most common hardwoods used for rolling pins, provide good value, durability, and a pleasing weight. Some high-end rolling pins are made from other hardwoods, like walnut or cherry, while the cheapest pins use beechwood.

Which pour over is best?

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The Best Gear for Making Pour-Over CoffeeOur pick. Kalita Wave 185 Dripper. The best dripper. … Runner-up. Hario V-60 Coffee Dripper (Size 02) For those with advanced technique. … Also great. Bee House Ceramic Coffee Dripper. A basic dripper for beginners. … Also great. Chemex Six Cup Classic Series. Makes more at once.