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.

Why are my roasted green beans tough?

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One reason beans are fibrous, tough and stringy, may simply be that they are picked past their prime. … These over developed beans can also be canned or chopped and frozen to add to casseroles, soups, etc. On a cooking note regarding tough green beans, you may be undercooking them.

Which hedge shears are best?

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The Best Garden Hedge Trimming Tools OARA Garden Hedge Shears. Fiskars 23 Inch PowerGear Hedge Shears. Jardineer Professional Hedge Shears. TABOR TOOLS Telescopic Hedge Shears. Corona Extendable Hedge Shear. GARTOL Garden Hedge Shears. Okatsune Precision Hedge Shears.

What is Victorian trivet?

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The wrought iron frame designed to hook onto the bars of the fire grate or range, while the adjustable decorative pierced brass plate, on which the pot or kettle would be placed, could be moved back and forth as required. …

Is Philips juicer a cold press juicer?

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But despite its corkscrew mechanism, the Philips delivers a full glass of juice in one minute and combines stylish design with great functionality. Out of all the juicers we tested, this came out on top to be crowned ‘best cold press juicer’.

What is the average cost of a new kitchen NZ?

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New Kitchen cost in NZ can range from $18,000 to $120,000 depending on many factors. However, not everyone has a $100,000 budget to renovate a new kitchen. Most people want a simple upgrade and are only willing to spend between $18,000 to $30,000 for a new kitchen.

What is a standard water heater?

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What is a Traditional Water Heater? Conventional water heaters are the most common type of heating system for water in a home. They work by holding a ready reservoir of hot water in a tank that can be anywhere from 40 to 120 gallons.

Should I throw out moldy dishes?

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If there is still mold in grooves / cracks / openings, it could turn out to be poisonous. This could be especially dangerous for your child, whose immune system is not as well-developed as yours. I would throw them away. If the surfaces of the mug / feeder are good, then normal washing should do it.

Is Big Boss Juicer good?

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for the price this is a very good juicer. it was excellent with the softer fruits like pear and apple but it was not up to the task of running a lot of carrots or beet through it. even orange and lemon with skin were a challenge.