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.

What are the chemicals used in cleaning the kitchen?

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In this simple guide, we’ll share the most important cleaning chemicals for commercial kitchens.Dishwashing Machine Detergent. … Dishwashing Soap. … Oven Cleaner. … Grill Cleaner. … Chlorine Test Strips. … Ice Machine and Freezer Cleaners. … Coffee Machine Cleaner. … Bar Glass Washing Chemicals.

What is a grinder bun?

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A Grinder is essentially a Sub sandwich. It’s also been referred to as a Hoagie. … Grinder rolls are basically used as Sub buns but also are very popular for Italian beef sandwiches, meatball sandwiches and just about anything else people put on a bun.

Can you make cookies in a dehydrator?

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Make the cookies using your hands. We made 1/4 inch cookies (1/2 cm). Place the cookies into the dehydrator trays and dehydrate to 45ºC or 113ºF for about 4 hours for one side and another 2 hours for the other side. The time may vary depending on your dehydrator or the ingredients you’re using.

What is the best instant coffee for travel?

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The 9 Best Instant Coffees for Camping & BackpackingVoila. A personal favorite for both flavor and overall brand aesthetic, Voila is our go-to for all overnight outdoor trips. … Alpine Start. … Equator. … Black Coffee Roasters. … Verve. … Swift Cup Coffee. … Supr Coffee. … Starbucks Via.

Are sink strainers a standard size?

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Kitchen sink basket strainers are the same size. The basket assembly can fit the sink drain opening every time. You don’t have to measure it, you don’t have to measure the size of your sink drain hole, this is the standard in the industry.

What is a wire masher used for?

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Most commonly known for making mashed potatoes. Sometimes this utensil is called a “bean” “avocado” or “apple” masher (or just plain “masher”). This utensil has a handle that is connected to a metal head formation that is most often a zig zag wave shape. This is one type of masher (namely a “wire masher”).