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 is a good size Dutch oven for 2 people?

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The 1.5 quart dutch oven is perfect for side dishes and desserts, but we recommend a 3 quart or 4.5 quart for people living alone and cooking mostly for themselves. The larger size will fit most recipes for 1-2 people and can better accommodate one-pan meals.

How do you bake in a toaster oven?

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For directions on using your specific toaster oven, please refer to your manual.Select the “Bake” setting.Set the temperature called for in your recipe.Set the time called for in your recipe.Press start to begin preheating.

How does a person get jiggers?

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Chigger mites infest human skin via areas of contact with vegetation, such as pant cuffs or shirt sleeves and collars. They migrate on the skin in search of an optimal feeding area. A common myth about chiggers is that they burrow into and remain inside the skin.

What is the difference between jars and bottles?

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Generally, a jar has a cylindrical shape with a mouth about the same diameter as the cylinder, and a bottle has a tapered neck leading to a mouth much smaller than the cylinder. Bottles and jars can have non-cylindrical shapes, but can still be distinguished by wide mouth verses narrow mouth.

Can I use foil instead of baking paper?

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You could use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper for your cookie baking, although we would recommend you grease the foil first to prevent any of your cookies getting stuck to it. The best solution in this instance is to simply grease the baking tray to prevent the cookies from sticking.

Which bathroom faucet brand is best?

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Best Overall: Luxier Widespread Bathroom Faucet. … Best Budget: Pacific Bay Lynden Bathroom Faucet. … Best Single-Hole: Joss & Main Single Hole Bathroom Faucet. … Best Touchless: IKEA Brogrund Sensor Sink Faucet. … Best Waterfall: VibrantBath Commercial Bathroom Faucet. … Best Widespread: Pfister Ladera Widespread Bathroom Faucet.

What is the most accurate cooking thermometer?

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Our pick. ThermoWorks ThermoPop. The best instant-read thermometer. … Our pick. ThermoWorks Dot. The best leave-in-style probe thermometer. … Also great. Lavatools Javelin Pro Duo. The midlevel instant-read option for enthusiasts. … Upgrade pick. Thermapen ONE. … Also great. ThermoWorks ChefAlarm.

What is the use of baking dish?

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Baking pans are used to hold runny batters, such as cake batter and thick solid masses of food, such as savory hot dish recipes. The foods are placed in the pan and the baked in the oven. Baking pans are available in a variety of sizes, materials, surface textures, and colors.

Can you use a butane torch indoors?

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As a highly flammable, colorless, and odorless easy liquefied gas, butane can be a health hazard when used improperly or for the wrong purposes. If you follow a simple set of safety guidelines, however, butane is one of the safest fuels to store and use both indoors and outdoors.