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 can I use instead of cake smoother?

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If you don’t have an icing spatula, you can use the back, straight edge of a large knife to smooth your buttercream and then clean up the bottom of your cake plate with a paper towel. What is this? Next, take a freezer bag and fill it with your icing.

What scale is used in a doctors office?

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Scales are measuring instruments for determining the weight of a patient. There are many different types of scales. Medical scales, also called mechanical physician’s scales, are the scales that you will typically find in your doctor’s office.

How do you reset a Ninja coffee pot?

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Finally, a tried and true technology fix: unplug your machine. If other fixes aren’t working, the best way to reset your Ninja Coffee Bar is to unplug it from the wall. Wait for at least five minutes and then plug it back in. Doing this will fully reset your Coffee Bar, bringing it back to its original condition.

Are open kitchen shelves still in style?

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Open shelving in kitchens doesn’t seem to be going out of style anytime soon, experts say. “Taking out the top kitchen cabinets is a very popular design trend, because it makes the space feel more open and expansive,” explains Megan Lewis, a building expert with Lowe’s.

Should I use aluminum foil or parchment paper?

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Foil is basically very thin aluminum. Many people use it to line cooking dishes for easier cleanup, which is a great trick, but foil has no nonstick properties, unlike parchment paper. … Like with wax paper, if there is heat your best bet is parchment paper.