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.

Why medicines are packed in aluminium foil?

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Thanks to its superior barrier properties, aluminium foils remains the material of choice for pharma. Impenetrable to moisture, oxygen and other gases, as well as micro-organisms and light, aluminium foil helps to keep medication in perfect condition for longer.

What is the best Tefal pressure cooker?

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Best for beginners: Tefal Clipso Minut Easy Pressure Cooker. Best for accessories: Prestige Smart Plus Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker. Best for versatility: Lakeland 5.5L Pressure Cooker. Quietest pressure cooker: Prestige 6 Litre High Dome Aluminium Pressure Cooker.

Should baked potatoes be wrapped in foil?

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Most home cooks have been taught to cook a baked potato wrapped in foil, but this step is not necessary. … Baking a potato in the oven with no foil wrapping is the secret to baked potato perfection! So – throw out that aluminum foil! Rub the outside of the baked potato with olive oil or butter instead.

What is a traditional casserole?

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A casserole, probably from the archaic French word casse meaning a small saucepan, is a large, deep dish used both in the oven and as a serving vessel. The word is also used for the food cooked and served in such a vessel, with the cookware itself called a casserole dish or casserole pan.

Which brand is best for chopping board?

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List of 10 Best Chopping Boards in IndiaWood Chop Acacia Wooden Chopping Board.Amazon Solimo Plastic Chopping Board.Jinzifeng Bamboo Chopping Board.AB Sales Non-Slip Cutting Board.Anjali Cut-N-Wash Chopping Board.Hokipo Chopping Board.OrganizeMee Stainless Steel Chopping Board.Amar Impex Premium Plastic Cutting Board.

Can you use a juicer for sugarcane?

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With the machinery, it’s pretty simple, you place the sugarcane in the juicer and it does all of the work. Although, for the people who don’t have a juicer at home, fret not and check out this easy way to prepare sugarcane juice.

What is the best wood for chopsticks?

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Bamboo is the most commonly used wood for chopsticks. That’s because it grows fast and is incredibly strong. However, dense, non-porous woods work best. Some good examples are hard maple, rosewood, African blackwood, and jatoba.

Which lightsaber is the most popular?

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1 The Historic Skywalker Saber Much can be said about the fabled Skywalker Lightsaber. It’s been used by plenty of notable Jedi over the years, with the likes of Anakin and Luke Skywalker making it the franchise’s most iconic weapon.