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 is the advantage of placing an electric immersion heater?

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The “advantage” lies with the SELLER of the electric immersion heater. They will make money replacing said immersion heater when it fails as the water around the heater evaporates and is no longer “immersed” . It is probably more efficient for the heater to be at the bottom, as colder water sinks & hot water rises.

Can you use rack in pressure cooker?

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Racks are also useful for pressure steaming food items using water infused with anything from vinegar, wine or herbs to add more flavor. You can place the flavored water on the cooker and the meat, vegetables and other items to be steamed on top of the rack.

How do I empty the Trash on my phone?

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Empty your trashOn your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .Sign in to your Google Account.At the bottom, tap Library Trash More Empty Trash Delete permanently.

Do kitchen sink strainers come in different sizes?

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Don’t worry whether the strainer can fit your sink drain or not. The standard drain opening size is 3-1/2”, and some are 4”. This deep cup strainer can cover from 3-1/2” to 4” drain openings. If you are still concerned about the size, measure the diameter of your sink drain opening like below.

Can you freeze crescent roll breakfast casserole?

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Can this casserole be frozen? Yes. Cover and freeze the assembled but unbaked casserole for up to two months. I’d recommend thawing this overnight before baking to keep the crescent rolls from getting too dark if you tried to bake from frozen.

Can Chole be cooked without pressure cooker?

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If time is not much of a concern, let your chane cook in a regular saucepan on stove. You have to remember to add four times water of the quantity of chana. Once the water comes to a boil, bring down the flame to low and let it simmer for 1 to 2 hours depending on the extent you want the chana to soften.

Are USI smoke detectors interchangeable?

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The alarm is fully interconnectable with all USI and Universal 120V alarms using existing wiring and mounting. The USI 2-in-1 Hardwired Smoke & Fire Smart Alarm with 10 year Sealed Battery & Universal Smoke Sensing Technology utilizes the same technology and features a 10 year sealed battery.

Do they still make Champion juicers?

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Champion juicer 2000 classic comes in two variants intended for home use and commercial applications. Champion 2000 household juicer (Champion juicer G5-NG-853S) was already discontinued, but commercial champion juicer 2000 (Champion juicer G5-PG-710) is still in production.