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.

What is a mini taco called?

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A taquito (Spanish pronunciation: [taˈkito], Spanish for “small taco”), tacos dorados,rolled taco, or flauta (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈflawta], Spanish for “flute”) is a Mexican food dish that typically consists of a small rolled-up tortilla that contains filling, including beef, cheese or chicken.

Can you buy high gloss vinyl flooring?

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SPC Flooring/Vinyl flooring Tiles, the finish is smooth and high gloss, looks like the marble and ceramic tiles. But it’s click lock system, very easy to install. No need any concrete and wait.

How do I reset my Taylor food scale?

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To reset the scale back to zero for a new measurement, wave your hand within 3 inches over the “TOUCHLESS TARE” symbol on the scale platform. The scale beeps and then resets to zero.

How do you hold a Japanese knife?

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First things first, find the balance point of your blade. Pinch the blade between your index finger and thumb, just below the spine near the handle. Find the point on the blade where the tip doesn’t teeter forward and the handle doesn’t totter backwards.

Does bacon stick to parchment paper?

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Generally, the bacon will have about 50% fat and needs to be cooked at a higher temperature to render the fat. Thinner bacon will cook faster and stick more, so parchment paper may be preferred to foil. Bacon with more sugar will also tend to stick more.

Can potatoes be chopped in food processor?

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Potatoes can be put in the food processor for chopping. If you are just using the rotary blade you will not get the consistency that you would by hand chopping them. However, it will get done fast and easy.