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.

Is the Excalibur dehydrator worth it?

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When it comes to capacity per tray, Excalibur is the best food dehydrator. A square Excalibur tray has 83% more drying capacity than a Nesco FD-60 Snackmaster dehydrator (13½” round trays) and 28% more capacity than a Nesco FD-1040 Gardenmaster dehydrator (15½” round trays).

Can a food processor handle ice?

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To answer it in short, a food processor can crush ice and you can get different consistencies from ice for cocktails all the way to find shaved ice which looks and feels like snow.

What to do if you dont have a muddler?

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Let’s find out how each one works.Wooden Spoon. A wooden spoon is probably the most available alternative at home for a muddler. … Mortar and Pestle. Another alternative for a muddler that is very likely available in your kitchen is the good old pestle. … Tamper. … Wooden Meat Pounder. … Dowel. … French Rolling Pin.

Can I use my Le Creuset Dutch oven on the stovetop?

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DO NOT use any Stoneware piece on the stovetop or any other direct heat source. Le Creuset Stoneware is safe for use in the microwave, freezer, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven and broiler. The maximum oven-safe temperature is 500°F / 260°C. Use oven mitts for lifting at all times.

Should you do knobs or pulls on kitchen cabinets?

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There are no strict rules to follow when choosing whether to select a knob or a pull or both. One preference is to use knobs for all doors and pulls for all drawers. For any large door such as a pantry and any pull-out door (including pull-out base pantries or trash pull-outs), use a pull.

What can I make out of aluminum foil?

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38 Awesome Craft Ideas Using Aluminum or Tin FoilMake a Spider Using Foil.Embossed Metal Tape. Check out this beautiful embossed metal art project. … Golden Birds Foil Collage. … Pendants. … Fairy Circle. … Foil, Glue and Shoe Polish Owl. … Stained Glass Lizard. … Foil Beads.