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.

Can you put an oven under a cooktop?

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Wall ovens are inset into the front of a cabinet. These don’t extend to the top or the corners of the cabinet. You can install a wall oven and a drop-in stovetop in your house.

Are IKON knives good?

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The knife blade of both the Classic knives and Ikon range are forged knives. This means that they are much stronger and less flexible than cheaper stamped knives such as the Victorinox Fibrox. The Ikon has an excellent design that perfectly compliments the paring knife and santoku knife on your knife block.

How do you use the Vicks ComfortFlex digital thermometer?

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Disposable probe covers are provided with your VICKS® ComfortFlex™ Digital Thermometer.Cover the thermometer’s tip with a probe cover and lubricate with a water-soluble jelly for easier insertion. … Lay the patient on his/her side. … Gently insert the tip of the thermometer NO MORE THAN 1/2 inch into the rectum.

Is a power vent water heater worth it?

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Power vent water heaters are more energy efficient, so they require less gas to operate. The lower energy consumption will save you some money, but probably not more than $20 a year, making this an added benefit, but not a deciding factor. … A power vent water heater can be a good option for this situation.