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.

Are plastic utensils sanitary?

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Avoid cooking hot food with plastic spoons, spatulas and whisks because toxic chemicals ‘could leach into your dinner’, scientists warn. Keep your plastic utensils away from piping hot meals or risk ingesting a slew of toxic chemicals, health experts have warned.

What size jar do you use for sugar scrub?

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If you plan on using this homemade sugar scrub in the shower, you may opt to use a plastic option in case it falls. We will leave this up to you. This homemade sugar scrub recipe should adequately fill one 500mL jar of your choice, which is what we used for this sugar scrub recipe.

What is the fastest way to raise a broiler chicken?

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How to Raise Broiler ChicksProvide Room to Grow. Meat-breed chicks need a dry, clean, draft-free location large enough to accommodate their fast-growing bodies. … Minimize Drafts. … Get the Right Bedding. … Keep the Brooder House Warm. … Regulate Brooder House Temperature. … Provide Water. … Monitor Feeding. … Provide Transition Housing.

Does baking soda react with aluminum?

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Cleaning Aluminum: While a quick scrub with a bit of baking soda is a great way to clean your pots and pans, you should never use it on aluminum cookware. The alkaline sodium bicarbonate reacts with the aluminum and can cause your pots and pans to discolor.

Do you oil pan for pie crust?

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Do not oil or grease glass pie plates. Thin, aluminum pie pans are a poor choice because they cook unevenly. … Dull metal pie plates are better than shiny metal pans for making pies. The shiny metal pans keep the crust from browning properly.

What is the downside of a tankless water heater?

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The main disadvantage of tankless water heaters is their upfront cost (unit and installation) is significantly higher than tank-style heaters. … they take longer to deliver hot water. the water temperature is inconsistent when multiple outlets are on simultaneously. they cannot provide hot water during a power outage.