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.

Who says give me the bag in the Hefty commercial?

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Hefty trash bags is continuing a full-throttle assault on competitor Glad bags in a new commercial from Havas Chicago starring wrestler/actor John Cena — he of the Adonis build — and his mother, Carol Cena, who demonstrates in the new spot that she knows some effective wrestling moves of her own.

Do you need special bags for UBBI diaper pail?

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Although the Ubbi diaper pail does not require special refill bags, the Ubbi line does have an eco-friendly plastic bag option. Each box of purple 13-gallon liners includes 25 unscented bags made of 20% recycled material. … The bags are available in a single or value pack that are easy to tear and load in the pail.

What is Rivsalt?

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Rivsalt is a Swedish design brand. We also like to think of it as a social brand. Placed on a dining table, a Rivsalt product should make people curious and engaged, and spark conversations. Just like this deck.

How can I disguise my kitchen trash can?

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How Can I Hide a Kitchen Trash Can?Use an under-counter trash slide out kit.Use an in-cabinet trash storage pull out in lower cabinet.Use a pre-made stand-alone cabinet with tilt out door.Use a small trash bin that hangs on lower cabinet door.Go mobile with rolling trash bin storage container.

Which brand is good for cast iron cookware?

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CompareOverall RatingBest Overall: Stargazer 10.5-Inch Cast Iron SkilletStargazercastiron.com5Runner-Up, Best Overall: Lodge Blacklock Cast Iron SkilletWilliams-Sonoma4.4Best Budget: Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast IronAmazon4.1Best Design: Smithey Ironware Company No. 10 Cast Iron SkilletFood524.1

Is Hamilton Beach a good can opener?

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An easy push down lever makes quick work of removing both pop-top and regular cans. Unlike most can openers, the Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Can Opener is designed so the blade cuts along the side and not into the top of the can.ColorBlack and ChromeBrandHamilton BeachSizeExtra TallBlade MaterialStainless Steel

Does vinegar remove rust from cast iron?

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Mix basic white vinegar with water in equal parts and submerge your pan in it. Use a bucket or plug the sink for really big pans; the entire skillet should be covered with the vinegar mixture. … The vinegar will dissolve the rust, but once that’s gone, the vinegar will go to town on the original cast surface of the pan.