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.

Were canopic jars made out of clay?

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Canopic Jar of Ruiu ca. 1504–1447 B.C. … In the texts on the box, each goddess was associated with one of the Four Sons of Horus who protected the four internal organs that were removed during mummification and were stored in the jars inside the box. Ruiu’s four canopic jars are made of buff-colored clay.

Is there an app to remodel your kitchen?

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RoomSketcher is an easy-to-use floor plan and home design app that you can use as a kitchen planner to design your kitchen. Create a floor plan of your kitchen, try different layouts, and visualize with different materials for the walls, floor, countertops, and cabinets – all in one easy-to-use app.

What is the best kitchen benchtop surface?

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11 of the best kitchen benchtop materialsSolid surface. … Stainless steel benchtops. … Polished concrete benchtops. … Marble benchtops. … Granite benchtops. Granite makes for an exquisite and enduring surface for your kitchen benchtop. … Porcelain benchtops. Artedomus. … Bamboo benchtops. Bunnings. … Ultra-compact surface benchtop. Dekton.

Can a gas oven explode?

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The main reason a gas stove would explode is if it’s not maintained properly. … This could occur if there’s a gas leak somewhere within the stove, or if a burner isn’t firing properly. But just because explosions of modern gas stoves are rare doesn’t mean it’s entirely impossible.

Is Health o meter scale accurate?

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The best thing about the scale besides it’s sleek look, is the fact that it’s extremely accurate. Most spring scales will show you two different weights if you step on it twice in a row, this ones shows the exact weight to the decimal.

Can I use a hand blender instead of a food processor?

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In short – yes! An immersion blender is a handheld blender with a small spinning blade that is immersed into ingredients to create smoothies, soups and sauces. A food processor has larger, flat blades at the bottom of the work bowl, or discs that sit at the top and can chop, shred, grind, puree and more.

What can I make with my hand blender?

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Things can spatter occasionally when using a hand blender, and getting hit with a drop of boiling hot soup is never any fun.SALSA. Immersion blender salsa is my new favorite thing. … PESTO. … PANCAKE AND WAFFLE BATTER. … SMOOTHIES. … CHEESE SAUCE. … SOUP. … HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE. … HOLLANDAISE SAUCE.

How accurate is oxo thermometer?

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Engineered for precision and accuracy, the Chef’s Precision line of thermometers offers professional-grade results with at-home ease. The Thermocouple Thermometer provides temperature readings in 2-3 seconds with an accuracy of 0.9°F, so you can ensure perfection in every piece of meat.