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.

Is nail clipping or grinding better?

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Nail Clipping: It is quiet and less likely to scare a dog than the buzz of the grinder. It is faster, so the process is quick. This may work best if you have a dog that doesn’t sit still for long. Clipping does not require any electrical cords or batteries.

What is the best apple peeler corer?

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Best Overall: Cucina Pro Apple Peeler and Corer at Amazon.Best Budget: Microplane 2-In-1 Core and Peel at Amazon.Best Clamp: VKP Johnny Apple Peeler at Amazon.Best Multifunction: KitchenAid Spiralizer Plus with Peel, Core, and Slice at Amazon.Best Handheld: Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler at Amazon.

Which is the best 2 slice toaster?

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Best 2-slice toaster: Breville Edge 2-Slice Toaster VTT981. Runner-up: The Range My Kitchen Saturn 2-Slice Toaster 322713. Best 2-slice toaster for bagels: KitchenAid Classic 2-Slice Manual Toaster 5KMT2115. Best 2-slice toaster for toasting frozen bread: Kenwood Abbey 2-Slice Toaster TCP05.

Are Fire-King dishes worth anything?

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Fire-King Glassware Values However, the larger the set, the more valuable it is. A single Jade-ite mixing bowl sold on Mercari for $28. Yet, a novelty set of black polka dotted Fire-King nesting bowls sold at auction for $240.

Is a hand mixer as good as a stand mixer?

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Hand mixers are great for quickly mixing smaller, lighter batches and are more compact and portable, but stand mixers are best for long mixing times and large or heavy mixtures. Stand mixers also generally offer more versatility with a wider range of attachments and accessories and offer hands-free mixing.

Can you dehydrate food scraps?

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While it is possible to use vasts amount of heat energy to dehydrate food waste in a short period of time, this is not a composting process and the product is not compost. … As it turns out, dehydration is a very effective method of food preservation.

Are mason jars being discontinued?

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Ball’s wide mouth 24 ounce jars also know as Venti Mason Jars, or Pint & Half Jar, have been a favorite with preservers and mason jar fans. … In fact, it’s safe to say that these jars get turned over the most in our home. Sadly, Ball is discontinuing these, and boy will we miss them .