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 heat up sliced ham in the oven?

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Place in an oven-safe baking dish. Cover top of ham with loosely wrapped aluminum foil to keep moisture in. Bake at 275 degrees F at 10 minutes per pound–or until meat thermometer reads 135 – 140 degrees.

What are the sticks for S mores called?

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Probably everyone has a different name for those things you use to roast marshmallows and weenies over the fire pit. They have been called hot dog forks, marshmallow skewers, smores sticks, weenie roasters, and probably a dozen other names.

What is a slotted spatula used for?

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A kitchen utensil that allows moist foods to be handled while excess liquid easily drains away through the slots or perforations formed in the blade. Often referred to as lifting spatulas, there are a variety of slotted spatulas available with each one built to serve different foods.

What is a pencil sharpener called?

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A pencil sharpener (also referred to as pencil pointer or in Ireland as a parer or topper) is a tool for sharpening a pencil’s writing point by shaving away its worn surface.

Are digital stick thermometers accurate?

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This allows us to randomly test incoming shipments to make sure they comply with international standards for accuracy. For digital stick thermometers, accuracy is required to ± 0.2°F or 0.1°C (when tested on a water bath), within the range of 98°F and 102.0°F.

What can I do with extra oysters?

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From the classic Oyster Rockefeller to a cheesy gratin, here are the most delectable ways to prepare some freshly shucked raw oysters.Oysters Rockefeller. … Oyster Stew. … Buffalo Fried Oysters. … Southern Fried Oysters. … Taipei Po’Boy. … Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Oysters. … Three Cheese Oyster Gratin.

Are kitchen cabinet drawers standard size?

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Kitchen drawers, or drawer boxes, correspond with the size of your cabinets and their intended uses: For base cabinets, drawers range 6-36″ in width, 4-10″ in height, and just under 24-36″ deep, depending on the depth of the base cabinet (which could also be the island).

How do you make shredded beef burritos?

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InstructionsMicrowave half the tortillas very briefly to warm them up (15 seconds or so). … Place 1 tortilla on a workbench – cover the rest with a tea towel to keep them warm.Place cheese down the middle of the tortilla, then top with 1/3 cup of beef, some corn, beans, then 1/4 cup rice.Roll the burrito up.