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 half pint jars come in wide mouth?

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What is this? The next group is the wide mouth Kerr assortment. These come in quart, pint and half pint sizes. Of all available jars, the wide mouth half pint is my very favorite jar currently in production.

Why do they call kitchen towels tea towels?

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a tea towel as “a cloth for drying dishes.” Often made of linen, cloth, or a combination of the two, tea towels date back to England in the 18th century, when they were used to insulate tea pots at tea ceremonies (hence the name), dry fine china, and cover baked goods.

Can you use PVC to vent a tankless water heater?

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The Rinnai Sensei tankless water heater offers 14 possible venting configurations and can use PVC, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), or polypropylene venting. … They tolerate higher temperatures up to 194 degrees and 230 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively, and can be used with condensing tankless units.

Is a blender or food processor better for making salsa?

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Smooth salsas: If you’re looking to make a chunky salsa, use your food processor. But if your salsa or sauce will be a blended, smooth liquid, either your blender or your food processor can create a pureed mixture of vegetables, herbs and spices. A blender will create a smoother, more liquid texture.

Are aluminum measuring cups safe?

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While aluminum may pick up odors from foods, most aluminum measuring cups are dishwasher safe. Stainless steel is durable, balanced, and nonporous. Unlike some materials like plastic or silicone, it won’t stain or retain old food odors.

Are Emeril knives any good?

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Works great. It’s a great knife set, but the edge does dull quickly. If you have a knife sharpener, or a steel this is easily solved. All of the knives are very well made and well balanced as well.