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 is a heavy bottomed stock pot?

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A heavy-bottomed saucepan is a saucepan with a thicker base than other saucepans. How thick? There’s no exact definition, but if the base of your saucepan is noticeably thicker than the sides, it is “heavy-bottomed”. You might not think a thicker base on a saucepan makes much difference.

How do you display plastic silverware?

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Place them in a row or in a triangle shape with the forks and spoons in the front and knives in the back. Each container should have the same utensil; do not mix them. For sanitary reasons, place the cutlery with the handles pointing up, and use a nice label on each container designating what is in it.

Is hearth used for cooking?

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A hearth (/hɑːrθ/) is the place in a home where a fire is or was traditionally kept for home heating and for cooking, usually constituted by at least a horizontal hearthstone and often enclosed to varying degrees by any combination of reredos, fireplace, oven, smoke hood, or chimney.

How do you preserve jars of salsa?

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Ladle the salsa into your sterilized canning jars, seal, and place in a water bath for 15 minutes.Problem: Low Acid Foods – The trick to canning shelf-stable foods is the acidity. … Solution: Vinegar – It is the vinegar in the salsa ingredients that make this salsa safe for canning using a water bath canning method.

What were large copper cauldrons used for?

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In the 19th century copper cauldrons were used for cooking or boiling water for laundry over a fire. Today, these antique pots could be used as planters or water basins, tool holders or firewood bins.

Which venison cut is tender enough to roast?

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Remember Venison’s great friends are earthy like mushrooms and sweet like blueberries. As with the striploin, the boneless loin is a beautiful, tender cut ideal for roasting whole or preparing as steaks. Salt liberally, sear the outside to golden brown in a hot pan and finish to medium rare in a medium oven.

Does Microsoft Word have a CD label template?

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Microsoft Word 2007 is able to print CD labels and, in fact, comes with its own predefined CD label templates. All you have to do is select one of the templates, fill it with your data and print the label.

How do you make brussel sprouts casserole?

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Ingredients2 lb. brussels sprouts.1 cup fresh bacon bits (or fresh cooked bacon, chopped)2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, divided.1/2 cup heavy cream.1/2 cup panko bread crumbs.1 teaspoon kosher salt.1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Which curry is low calorie?

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 Chicken and prawn curries are usually lower in calories than beef or lamb. Partner them with boiled rice instead of oil-containing pilau, which has around 100 more calories per carton.  Veggie curries – cauliflower, chick peas, lentil (dhal), aubergine or spinach – are good for boosting filling fibre.