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.

Is Braun immersion blender good?

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The Braun MultiQuick 7 is a better immersion blender for making soup than the Cuisinart Smart Stick Two-Speed Hand Blender. The Braun feels better built, its blade assemblies are dishwasher-safe, which makes it easier to clean, and it has trigger-sensitive speed controls so you can adjust its speed with only one hand.

What is the most expensive kitchen tool?

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Sveid Custom-Made Corkscrew: $70,000 Retailing at over $70,000, this corkscrew by Sveid is by far the most expensive kitchen item that we’ve found. It takes a truly special kitchen to house this unique piece, so you can either get this or everything else on our list… combined.

What mandolin do professional chefs use?

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64 Japanese Mandoline. The no-frills Benriner stainless steel mandoline ($35), is a known chef favorite, which we were excited to put to the test. It’s uncomplicated and super sharp out of the box, with a straight blade that executes perfect, even slices every time, at every width.

When should I use steam rack in Instant Pot?

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I use these trivets mainly for pot in pot cooking when I want to cook two foods together and the first food is directly in the inner pot and the second food is in a separate container on the steam rack. The height of the trivet allows the second food to sit well above the first food.

How long to pressure can chicken stock?

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Process filled jars in a pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure 20 minutes for pints and 25 minutes for quarts, adjusting for altitude, according to your pressure canners directions. Turn off heat: cool canner to zero pressure. Let stand 5 more minutes before removing the lid.

Are electric can openers worth it?

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As opposed to a manual can opener, an electric model takes care of holding the can, turning it, and cutting the top off for you. If you have mobility or strength issues, want the safest possible option, or just open a whole lot of cans, an electric can opener is a great investment.

Does Starbucks sell pour overs?

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Starbucks is introducing pour-overs as a way for baristas to serve a quick, fresh cup of decaf or bold coffee when there’s not a pot already brewed.

What are the sizes of Dixie paper bowls?

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Dixie disposable bowls are available in three sizes. The smallest ones have a capacity of 10 ounces while mid-sized units have a volume of 12 ounces. Both sizes are popular options for everyday use. Dixie Ultra dishes are usually bigger and have a capacity of 20 ounces.

Are ceramic pans toxic free?

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Ceramic is great as it’s completely inert—meaning it won’t leach any harmful toxins. Ceramic pans are generally free of heavy metals, polymers, coatings, and dyes, plus, they’re dishwasher safe!