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 use an air fryer to dehydrate?

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To dehydrate foods you can use the readily available dedicated Dehydrators, but you can also use an air fryer to achieve the same result. Most air fryers are more than capable of dehydrating food with the right settings, In fact most air fryers have a dehydrator setting built in.

Is coffee roasting smoke bad for you?

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Q: What is the concern? A: Roasting coffee produces chemicals that, when inhaled, can cause serious, irreversible lung damage. The chemicals are released into the air in greater concentrations when the coffee is ground and during packaging.

Can I use a regular sharpener for my eyeliner?

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Do not use a regular pencil sharpener to sharpen your makeup. A sharpener for writing utensils will break soft kohl or gel eyeliner pencils. A cosmetic pencil sharpener, on the other hand, is built specifically to sharpen makeup and keep the tip intact. Clean your sharpener.

Can I cook plain pasta in a slow cooker?

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It’s totally fine to cook plain pasta in a crock pot. … You can go with a slow cooker recipe and try it without cooking it on a stove. It’s absolutely okay and the results are really delicious. So, if you don’t have a separate pasta pot, this can be used for a perfect taste.

What is the best vegetable peeler?

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Best Vegetable Peelers at a GlanceBest Overall Peeler: OXO Good Grips Pro Swivel Peeler.Best Budget Peeler: Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler.Best Stainless Steel Peeler: Rösle Stainless Steel Wide Crosswise Swivel Peeler.Best Peeler for Large Vegetables: OXO Large Vegetable Prep Peeler.