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.

Where do you start when tiling a backsplash?

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No matter how big or small, whether you are going up or down or what type of tile you are using, where you place the first tiles of a backsplash is always at the same place. The magic spot is the base of the backsplash along the countertop edge or lip if it goes up the back of the wall in the center of the countertop.

Where can I watch positively Paula?

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Positively Paula airs Tuesdays (7 p.m. ET) on RFD-TV, which is available on DIRECTV, DISH and other major cable providers. (Visit RFDTV.com/FindUs to search channel listings by zip and to see a full list of online carriers.) The show is also syndicated and can be found on other local stations around the country.

Which Playa bowl is the healthiest?

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NUMBER ONE: Poke is one of the freshest and healthiest options around. Fun fact according to Mind Body Green, you can consume 4 ounces of poke for just under 150 calories, only 5 grams of fat, and 24 grams of protein.

How tall are Dutch ovens?

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According to our expert cooking writer, Valerie Li Stack, this sale model, which measures 7.5-inches high with the lid by to 11.75-inches long to the 5.5-quart’s 6.57 inches high and 12.57-inches long, “[It] may be good for stoves that are [even] narrower.” That means if you’ve got a smaller stove or your stovetop is …

How long does a pork shoulder need to cook?

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Set the meat on a rack set into a roasting pan. Roast for 20 minutes, and then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F. Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the shoulder reads 185 degrees F, about 4 hours. Remove the pork from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

Are floating shelves in kitchen practical?

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Using floating shelves for kitchen dishes is one of my favorite ways to style them because it is so practical. But you must make sure you check the weight capacity of the shelving you buy so you know what you can realistically use your shelving to display.

Which is better Gotham or red copper?

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Between the Red Copper Pan and the Gotham Steel Pan, the Red Copper Pan is a better buy. Both brands are virtually identical, but the Red Copper Pan tends to have a flatter bottom.

What cooking utensils are used in Thailand?

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Below are the tools once (and in most cases, still) considered essential to the traditional Thai kitchen.Mortar and pestle (khrok sak) … Coconut shredder (kratai kood maprao) … Sticky rice basket (gratib) … Wok (grata) … Straw basket for steaming sticky rice (huad neung khao niew) … Cleaver (ee-to) … Chopping block (kieng)