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 do you clean kitchen equipment with?

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Kitchen equipment and surfaces, including pots, pans, utensils, countertops and cutting boards, can be washed with water and dish detergent. After removing detachable parts, scrub these items with warm soapy water and a brush or sponge, making sure to remove any food debris and residual organic matter.

What can sheet metal be cut by hand with?

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Tin Snips. Like a pair of scissors, tin snips are an inexpensive handheld tool that cuts straight, or if the blade is curved, can cut curves and circles. Tin snips are ideal for cutting soft metals like aluminum and copper, and are especially useful for cutting sheet metal, gutters, metal roofing, and studs.

Is Hamilton Beach a good brand slow cooker?

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CR’s take: This 6-quart Hamilton Beach is one of the least expensive of the programmable models we tested, and it beat out Crock-Pot, long synonymous with slow cookers, in our tests. The Hamilton Beach is the only model to earn an Excellent rating in our high-setting tests; it’s the fastest in its category.

What is the most powerful Oster blender?

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If you want the best, most powerful Oster Blender for the most tasks, including the food processor attachment, pick the Pro 7-Speed Food Processor. 7 speeds, a monstrous 1200-watt motor, and the food processor attachment make the Pro Series 7-speed perfect for your more stubborn ingredients.

Are sink strainers useful?

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It allows water and liquid to go through but holds the other items. Owning a kitchen sink strainer is extremely important because stray items that end up in your sink drain can clog or even damage it. … A sink strainer is a perfect – and simple – solution to keep any pricy plumber’s bills out of your life.

Is it safe to microwave Chef Boyardee?

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Microwaving Canned Chef Boyardee Ravioli Discard the can and place the bowl into the microwave for roughly 45 seconds or until the bowl’s contents are heated thoroughly. … Please note that just like with the metal seal on the microwave-safe bowls, cans have metal in them and can NOT go into the microwave.

How do you use a silicone garlic peeler tube?

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How to use a silicone garlic peelerSeparate your Garlic – Grab a bulb of garlic and separate it into cloves. … Insert the cloves – Place the garlic cloves inside the garlic peeler sleeve. … Roll it! … Tilt it! … Clean it – If you look inside your garlic peeler you will see the skin left behind.

When did Elf become popular?

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The doll-based holiday game became so popular that in 2008 the Elf on the Shelf Boy doll earned a Best Toy Award from Learning Express Toys – a specialty toy and game retailer. Other awards and accolades for the doll and book came from iParenting Media, USA Book News and Creative Child that year.