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 pop up timers reliable?

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Are Pop-up Timers Reliable? No, pop-up timers aren’t known for their reliability. They occasionally may pop before the bird has reached a temperature of 165 degrees F, resulting in an undercooked bird that can make your guests sick. A regular meat thermometer can help you to check the doneness of your turkey.

What are the steps of roasting coffee?

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There are three main stages in roasting: drying stage, browning stage and development stage or roasting stage.Drying stage. The coffee bean has a humidity of 8–12%. … Browning stage. From 160 ⁰C the coffee starts to smell like toasted bread and hay. … 3. Development or roasting stage.

What is a sear and Stew slow cooker?

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Sear and Stew has a hob proof cooking pot, meaning you can sear and slow cook from start to finish in one cooking pot. Slow cooking is one of the healthiest and most cost effective methods of cooking a meal for the whole family.

How much does Lahaina Grill cost?

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Entrees range in price from about $30 to just under $50. So it’s possible for a couple to dine here for as little as $60 (plus taxes and tip) if you forgo drinks, appetizers and dessert.

Is there a sharpener for serrated knives?

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The right tool for manually sharpening your serrated knife is a ceramic honing rod. It’s also called a sharpening rod, and this can be confusing. A ceramic honing rod is harder than a steel honing rod, so the ceramic will remove some of the material from the blade’s edge, which has a sharpening effect.

What kind of spatula do you use for a wok?

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When you stir-fry it’s natural to assume you’ll be using a Chinese spatula, also known as a wok chuan in Cantonese. These beautiful tools have a shovel-like shape which means as you stir-fry, each scoop holds more food than a Western spatula. The rounded edge also fits the contour of the wok.

Can kitchen towels be used as potholders?

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As long as they aren’t damp, the towels—folded over several times—are just as effective at preventing burns as the best of potholders. For Christa Chase, executive chef at the soon-to-open Friends and Family Bar in Oakland, California, these towels are a more useful all-purpose tool than nearly any other.