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.

Can you bake sourdough bread in a cast iron Dutch oven?

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According to bread maker and scoring expert, Erin Slonakar, cast iron takes a lot of the guesswork out of baking sourdough bread. There’s no fussing with trays of boiling water, no wondering at achieving the right amount of steam in the oven. It just works!

Are the Copper Chef pans good?

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We found that this cookware diffused heat quickly and evenly with all the dishes we tried, with no noticeable hot spots. We love that these pans can be used with different kinds of heat sources including gas, electric, and ceramic stovetops, induction burners, and ovens.

What is BMW toaster tank?

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Chrome side panels attached to a “smaller” tank matched by chrome-plated side battery covers soon earned the nickname “Toaster” because of their “similarity in appearance to the kitchen appliance.” The re-style was not a sales slam-dunk – the old style tank and side panels remained in the catalog – but it was …

Do pour overs make good coffee?

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Pour over accentuates intricate flavors when compared to other brewing methods. This makes it a popular choice for single origin coffees, since it allows the flavors and aromas to shine. Good filter coffee is clean, clear, and consistent.

Can you use chopsticks as grill skewers?

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Chopsticks make great, sturdy skewers for all your favorite foods. Thread them on hot dogs to make your own corn dogs, stick them in apples for candy and caramel apples; use them on the grill for kebabs and shrimp. When using on the grill, soak chopsticks in water for a few minutes first.

Can you chop with a food processor?

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Sizemore says food processors are great for chopping, from coarsely broken up to finely chopped. She suggests putting them to work on firm vegetables such as carrots, onions, celery, root vegetables and winter squash. … Make sure you first break up the vegetables into chunks (1 to 2 inches).

Are sporks any good?

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After 10 years of analyzing the best sporks, we’ve bought and tested just about every design out there. Our 2021 review covers the top 10 models currently available.ProductDurability RatingVargo Titanium ULV9Sea to Summit AlphaL…9Light My Fire Titanium9Toaks Titanium7

How much does it cost to replace a 50 gallon gas water heater?

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Tank Size or Tankless Water Heating CapacityNumber Of PeopleTank PriceTankless Price1 to 2 people20 to 30 gallon tank, $270 to $9002 to 3 gpm tankless, $250 to $6003 to 4 people30 to 50 gallon tank, $320 to $2,2003 to 5 gpm tankless, $400 to $7005 or more50-plus gallon tank, $400 to $3,0006+ gpm tankless, $500 to $900

Does Farberware make a good air fryer?

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The Farberware Air Fryer is a highly-rated counter-top appliance known for whipping food into crispy shape without oil. It’s not limited to “fried food”, it’s actually really versatile, but more on that to come.