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.

Do I need a special pan to bake sourdough bread?

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Place your bread inside a clay pot/casserole dish/any large pot that is oven safe and has a securely fitting lid on it (it won’t be as good as a Dutch oven, but it will be better than not using one). Place a large deep roasting pan or stainless steel bowl, or other oven safe bowl over the loaf when baking.

Are metal chopsticks safe?

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Gift purposes: Titanium chopsticks last forever, so they are more appropriate as a gift for a friend who loves Asian foods. Safety: Both materials are generally safe for eating utensils. Just make sure to keep them clean which is an easy task, especially for those made of titanium.

How can I reuse my candle jars?

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Alternatively, you can reuse candle jars as storage for office supplies, craft accessories, or bath items, like cotton swabs or hair-ties. Use large glass candle jars as planters or vases for flowers.

Do recirculating vent hoods work?

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Yes. A recirculating range hood works beautifully, the same way as a ducted range hood. The main difference is that rather than the air getting exhausted to the outside, it passes through a filter, and then recirculated back into the house.

Is air frying the same as roasting?

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Roasting foods in the air fryer is much quicker than roasting them in the oven since its compact size allows the air fryer to get to temperature much more quickly and use that heat more efficiently. The process for roasting in an air fryer is no different than the process for making “fried” foods in an air fryer.

What are the new kitchen colors for 2020?

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The Top Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors for 2020 Mixed Wood Tones. Michael Robinson. … Black. Jeff Beck; Design by Decorist. … Old World-Inspired Hues. Ngoc Minh Ngo. … Sea Green. Courtesy of Melanie Fowler. … Wood Finishes. Pascal Chevallier. … Blue and Green. Emily Henderson Designs. … Daring Hues. Willie Cole. … Muted Shades.

How low should a pot rack hang?

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Step 2 – Location. The location of the actual pot rack is something else that you should keep in mind. If a lot of people will be walking underneath where the pot rack will be, then you will need to be sure to pay close attention to how low they hang.