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.

What temperature do you cook a tri tip at?

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Using a meat thermometer, cook the tri-tip to your desired temperature: about 135°F for rare, 140°F for medium rare* (the recommended temperature for optimal taste and texture), and 145°F for medium.

How do you clean old garden shears?

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Soak the tool overnight in a mixture of 50% vinegar and 50% water. Then with steel wool, a brush or a crumpled up piece of tin foil, rub the rust off in a circular motion. When the rust is gone, rinse the tool in soapy water and then just clear water.

Is satin nickel hardware in style?

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Similarly to cabinet hardware, the main finish trends for kitchen faucets are matte black and satin brass. Of course, both satin and polished nickel as well as chrome are still popular when it comes to kitchen faucets.

Can you Spiralize with Ninja food processor?

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Turn fruits and veggies into fresh noodles for light versions of comfort food classics with the Ninja® Auto-Spiralizer®. Includes two spiralizer discs (spaghetti and fettuccine) for twice the spiralizer fun.

How do I use fresh peaches instead of frozen?

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However, you can always substitute frozen peaches (thawed and drained) or well-drained canned peaches in equal amounts for fresh peaches. One pound of frozen or canned peaches is equal to approximately three medium peaches.

Why are roasting racks V shaped?

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Nonadjustable V-racks are made of v-shaped pieces of metal that are attached to a frame that has handles on it. This rack works well to cradle the roast or bird and hold it in place, but because the metal bars are generally so far apart, the wings and legs of a bird fall through.