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.

Do smoke alarms need to be hardwired in Victoria?

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Smoke alarms must be installed in all Victorian houses, units, flats and townhouses. Rental providers must fit smoke alarms in rented properties. All buildings built after 1 August 1997 must have hard-wired smoke alarms with a battery back-up. Buildings built before that date can have a battery-powered smoke alarm.

How do you use a pasta pot with strainer inserts?

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To use it, simply insert the colander into the stock pot. Add your water to the appropriate level. Bring to a boil and add your pasta. When it’s ready to go, all you have to do is lift the colander from the stock pot and into whatever sauce you’re tossing it with.

Which brand of kitchen sink is best?

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Best Overall: Kraus Pax Drop-In Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink. … Best Budget: Kraus KTM32 Double Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink. … Best Farmhouse: Kohler Whitehaven Undermount Single Bowl Farmhouse Kitchen Sink. … Best Double Sink: Ruvati RVM4301 Double Bowl Kitchen Sink.

Should you leave immersion heater on all the time?

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Do not leave your immersion heater running all the time. No matter how well-insulated the immersion tank is, it will still lose heat and the drop in water temperature will cause the immersion heater to run repeatedly (like your kettle coming back to the boil over and over again).

How do I use the roast setting on my Instant Pot?

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InstructionsPlace the water in the bottom of the Instant Pot, the place the roast on top.Sprinkle the rest of the packages on top of the roast.Close the Instant Pot and seal it.Press the meat/stew button and set for a 120 minute cook time. Let it decompress. Remove and serve!