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.

Does Joe Montana have 5 Super Bowl rings?

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They truly are the greatest clutch quarterbacks of this generation. Joe Montana has four Super Bowl rings and three Super Bowl MVP awards. He will always be remembered for his clutch play in the biggest game, including one of the most memorable plays in NFL history, which is known today as “the catch.”

What is the best tool for shredding cabbage?

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You can use a box grater, a mandolin or even just a knife. Use a box grater if you need smaller pieces, a mandolin if you want your shreds to stay long and thin, or a knife if you want more control over the size of your cabbage pieces.

How do you light a pilot light manually?

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Turn the knob to “Pilot” and hold down the “Reset” button. Using a long lighter, bring the flame close to the pilot opening. This should ignite the pilot light. Once the pilot is lit, you can release the reset button.

How do I use a Weber Bluetooth thermometer?

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Be sure that Bluetooth® is enabled in your smart device’s settings and power on your Kitchen Thermometer. Open the Weber iGrill App and select your Kitchen Thermometer. The Kitchen Thermometer will request to pair automatically. When the Smart LED is solid blue, you are now connected.

Is KitchenAid Professional 5 plus discontinued?

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This deal is for a new KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, which is now discontinued. It has a PowerKnead spiral dough hook and a five-quart stainless steel bowl, and it’s able to mix large batches of heavy batter and dough, according to KitchenAid’s website.

Is Bella a good pressure cooker?

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This pressure cooker seems to be of good quality. All of the parts fit together well and the instructions were clear and easy to use. My wife used it to cook dinner recently and it worked well and quickly. Though it’s probably not as nice as the Instant Pot brand it doesn’t cost nearly as much either.

Does farberware make a good air fryer?

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The Farberware Air Fryer is a highly-rated counter-top appliance known for whipping food into crispy shape without oil. It’s not limited to “fried food”, it’s actually really versatile, but more on that to come.