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 I put trash can under sink?

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3.7 Gallon Pull out Trash Can Need a smaller waste container solution? Rev-A-Shelf’s pivot waste containers are perfect for small spaces like under a sink in your kitchen or bathroom.

How do you use a Korean BBQ plate?

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There will be a grilling tablet in the middle of each table. After you order your meat, they will turn on the fire, place the meat on the grill and leave it there. Now it’s up to you to cook it! Turn it over from side to side and cut it with the supplied scissors so that it’s easy to bite.

How much does a kitchen timer cost?

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On average, kitchen timers will cost around $10. The more features and the fancier the design, the more you can expect to pay, with high-tech timers costing upwards of $20.

How many lights should go over a kitchen island?

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When deciding how many pendants to hang above an island, follow the Rule of Three. This rule states balance is created by repeating an element three times. Above an island, three pendant lights create a more balanced space than two or four, though the deciding factor in following The Rule of Three is always proportion.

What type of food scale is the most accurate?

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Buying Options. The affordable Escali Primo Digital Scale is the best scale for most home baking and cooking needs. In our tests it was one of the quickest and most accurate scales we tried, with one of the longest auto-off times we’ve seen.

Does Burger King still use a broiler?

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Yes! It turns out, BK really does practice what it preaches. A former employee cleared up any questions by revealing that Burger King cooks its burgers over a flame grill. “They use a broiler and you load frozen patties onto the tray and then shove them in and [it’s] a flame grill inside,” the employee said.

Which are the lightest saucepans?

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Aluminum is the lightest material for this job as other options such as iron and copper can be quite heavy. The saucepan features a riveted handle that is also made from stainless steel so that it stays cool while cooking.

Are copper range hoods good?

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A RangeCraft copper hood is an excellent range hood choice as copper is naturally anti-bacterial and RangeCraft coats the copper in a protective lacquer, making for a healthier environment.