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 long does a jar of Stilton last?

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Yes – assuming proper storage, it will typically remain safe to use for 3 to 4 weeks, even if the “sell-by” or “best by date on the package expires. If a wedge of firm-textured Stilton cheese has mold on it, is it still safe to eat?

Can you use a knife as a bread lame?

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While Kayser uses a proper lame (from France, nonetheless), he says a razor blade, scissors, or a serrated knife will yield fine results as well. From baguettes to boules, there are common cuts for every type of bread.

What is a straight edge used for cooking?

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Straight Edges offer a smooth, clean, exact cut and can be used on a wide variety of meat, vegetables, and fruits. Straight edges are found on paring knives, utility knives, cooks knives, carving knives and many others. Perhaps the most common edge, straight edge blades can vary in size and purpose.

Can you make cinnamon rolls in bread maker?

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Yes, there are thousands of recipes out there that don’t require a bread machine. And I’m sure they are delicious. But, I assure you, you are not compromising flavor or texture when using a bread machine to do the hard work of making the dough for your cinnamon rolls.

How much does it cost to clean a kitchen hood?

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How much does commercial hood cleaning cost? Most restaurants pay about $400 to $600 for professional hood cleaning. Cleaning a restaurant kitchen hood takes about 3 to 4 hours. Most services charge between $100 and $200 per hour for a two-person crew.

Is Paula Deen porcelain nonstick cookware oven safe?

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Product Description. Paula Deen’s 15 piece cookware sets have rich colorful speckled porcelain exterior and nonstick interior that make clean up easy. The handles have dual riveted comfortable grips, pans are oven safe to 350 degrees, and have tempered glass lids.