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 did Native Americans use as plates?

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Seeds, nuts and corn were ground into flour using grinding stones and made into breads, mush and other uses. Many Native cultures harvested corn, beans, chile, squash, wild fruits and herbs, wild greens, nuts and meats. Those foods that could be dried were stored for later use throughout the year.

Is NAMA a good juicer?

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“The quality and amount of juice you get from the Nama is worth every penny you spend.” “My juicer was making too much juice, LOL, and I still have a bunch of produce to juice.” “The Nama Vitality 5800 is the most effective juicer I have ever used.” … Easy to use and clean, makes great juice and almond milk!”

Can I install a hot water heater by myself?

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While you technically can install a hot water heater yourself as a homeowner, the likelihood that this is a good or safe idea is very slim. Trust the professionals with your hot water heater installation to make sure it’s done correctly. You wouldn’t want to cause yourself or your family any harm.

What are small calzones called?

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While calzones are more commonly the size of a medium pizza, panzerotti’s remain small and sandwich size. Panzerotti in America is often called Hot Pockets, found in most frozen food sections of the supermarket.

How should bulk foods be stored?

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Most bulk foods should be stored in airtight containers, so transfer them if necessary. You might use empty food jars, store-bought food storage containers, Mason jars, or one large container for smaller bags. Label the contents of each container using a marker, sticker, piece of masking tape, etc.

Is a digital thermometer a thermocouple?

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Digital / thermocouple thermometers rely on either built-in thermocouples or input from external thermocouples to measure temperature. A thermocouple is a temperature sensing device consisting of two dissimilar metals (conductors) joined together at one end.

What is broiler production in the Philippines?

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The Philippine broiler industry is composed of 20% backyard (fewer than 1,000 birds) and 80% commercial farms. There are reportedly 588 registered poultry farms and approximately 175 meat processors located throughout the country. The fresh processed meat sector was estimated at 420,000 MT.