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 are Teflon pans not banned?

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The chemical name for Teflon is PTFE. In the past PTFE also contained the substance PFOA. … Since then, a legal prohibition has been imposed on the use of PFOA. As a result, this substance has not been used in consumer products for years.

How does a magnetic stirrer work?

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Magnetic stirrers use a rotating magnetic field to move a stir bar around in liquid samples. The movement of this stir bar mixes the sample thoroughly with rapid movement and agitation. The speed of the magnetic field is controlled by the user, so it can be customized to the specific sample that’s being stirred.

Can you use a mandoline to slice eggplant?

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Rinse the eggplant, then using a mandolin slicer, slice eggplant long ways in ¼ inch slices. Place the slices in a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Cook eggplant in a 400 degrees pre-heated oven for about 6-8 minutes or until tender.

What utensils should a 2 year old use?

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Which utensils should a toddler use? A toddler really only needs to use a spoon and a fork. Their hands will continue to be easier for them and more efficient, so they may continue to default to using their hands through early childhood. That is not necessarily a sign that something is wrong.

Is Cosori a good blender?

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This blender is very well-made & very powerful. It is easy to use, easy to clean, & easy to operate. I will update my review in a few months. The pulse/soup button just snapped.

Does vapor affect smoke alarms?

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Unlike conventional cigarettes, these battery-powered versions create vapor as a byproduct, not smoke. Despite this, they can still set off a fire alarm if you blow vapor directly into it. All smoke alarms are sensitive to small, airborne particles. … In this way, vapor and smoke have a similar effect on fire alarms.

What makes a good madeleine pan?

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Aluminum and steel pans conduct heat well and offer even baking results. Since madeleines are prone to sticking, many pans are coated with silicone or similar material as well. … Silicone pans are often dishwasher safe, won’t stain or rust, and produce nice baked goods but need to be set on a baking sheet.

How many watts does an immersion heater use?

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When you buy an immersion heater it is given a kW rating, for example 3kW or 6kW. If you take the example of required temperature rise above and you have a 3kW immersion heater it would take about 2hrs 30 to heat the water (3kW each hour, so in two and a half hours that would give 7.5kW).

What size is 4 oz jar?

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4 oz Straight-Sided Jars 58-400 FinishJar Volume4 oz.Height2.75 inchesOutside Diameter2.38 inchesLabel Panel Height1.88 inchesCircumference7.5 inches