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.

How do you cover a kitchen exhaust fan?

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Seal holes in the fan housing with caulk, sealing putty, or metal tape. Install the fan then seal around the fan with caulk or canned spray foam. Seal the exhaust duct to the fan box with approved metal tape or mastic.

Which company citrus juicer is best?

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5 Best Citrus Juicers, Tested by Food Network KitchenBest Overall: KitchenAid Citrus Squeezer.Best Manual: Joie Squeeze and Pour Citrus Juicer and Glass.Best for Cooking Purposes: Chef’n LemonDrop.Best Electric: Black + Decker Citrus Juicer.Best for Kids: Proctor Silex Alex’s Lemonade Stand Citrus Juicer.

What can you use mini tongs for?

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Mini tongs can be a fun and convenient way to serve food, whether dining in with family, throwing a party, or at a picnic. They allow you to easily grasp finger foods, serve salads, or pile other foods onto your plate. Mini tongs are easy to store and a great portable option to take with you.

Do multi tools have can openers?

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The multi-tool can opener works a bit like a lever. … Well, with a little multi-tool lever you can open a can. The hook on the blade is your fulcrum (or the center of your seesaw).

Do you need a rack in a canning pot?

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1. When processing canned goods in a boiling water canner, you must use a rack of some sort to elevate the jars off the bottom of the pot. You do this for two reasons. … The other is that the rack allows the boiling water to thoroughly circulate around the jars, which aids in heat penetration.

What is the healthiest way to eat sweet potatoes?

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Boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene and makes the nutrient more absorbable than other cooking methods such as baking or frying. Up to 92% of the nutrient can be retained by limiting the cook time, such as boiling in a pot with a tightly covered lid for 20 minutes.

How do you make a ham pasta casserole?

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InstructionsPreheat oven to 350°.Cook penne pasta half way- about 6 minutes, drain and set aside.Add butter to a pan with chopped onion, garlic and rosemary. … Add milk and cook, whisking until thickened, about 3 minutes. … Add pasta and ham and stir until combined. … Cover and refrigerate or bake immediately.

What scissors to use for cutting hair at home?

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The 7 best hair scissors and shears to buyThe Equinox Professional Razor Edge Series 6.5” … Sanguine Professional 5.5” Hairdressing Shears. … ULG Hair Thinning 6.5” Scissors. … Jaguar Lane 5.5 Inch Scissors. … Tweezerman Spirit 2000 Styling Shears. … Cricket Shear Xpressions. … Feather razor.

What size is a 3 liter casserole dish?

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Baking Pans by DimensionDimensionVolume9 x 3 inch (23 x 8 cm)9 cups (2.1 L)10 x 3.5 inch (25 x 9 cm)12 cups (3 L)Tube Pans (Angel Food Cake Pans)8 x 3 inches (20 x 8 cm)9 cups (2.1 L)