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 the difference between pizza dough and flatbread?

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The main technical different between flatbread and pizza lies in the dough used. Flatbread calls for unleavened dough, or, dough that doesn’t use yeast. Pizza requires dough that has been made using yeast and allowed to rise for a certain amount of time.

Is 1 cup the same as 250 mL?

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All cooking ingredients are measured with Metric style measuring cup set (Conversion Chart for Liquid1 cup250 ml1/2 cup125 ml1/3 cup83 ml1/4 cup60 ml

What type of chopsticks are best for cooking?

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A pair of cooking chopsticks is the perfect kitchen tool. Essentially just long chopsticks made from wood or bamboo, they typically range in length from 13 to 17 inches (33 to 43 cm) and are unlacquered and undecorated since materials other than wood can melt and/or warp if dunked into a pot of boiling oil.

What is aluminum tooling foil used for?

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Make trays, plaques, planters, jewelry, and decorative pieces by embossing, tooling, repoussé, or overlay. This tooling foil cuts easily with household scissors or metal snips. The copper can be antiqued to a slate, gray finish with liver of sulphur.

Can u make homemade ice cream without eggs?

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Here is a very basic, very simple, nearly foolproof recipe for making ice cream. Instead of the traditional egg custard base, it uses cornstarch and a few tablespoons of cream cheese to thicken the base. It’s not enough that you taste the cream cheese, but just enough to give the ice cream a creamy, silky mouthfeel.

What utensils did Native American use?

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The earliest utensils, including bowls, knives, spoons, grinders, and griddles, were made from all kinds of materials, such as rock and animal bone. Gourds were also initially cultivated, hollowed, and dried to be used as bowls, spoons, ladles, and storage containers.

Is a swivel peeler better?

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Several reviews suggest that Y peelers work better for large, round fruits and vegetables (such as potatoes and apples) while swivel peelers handle thinner carrots and asparagus best.

How do you reheat already cooked french fries?

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The idea is simple and doesn’t require a deep-fry, or really even that much oil: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat; pour in a few tablespoons of oil; add your sad fries; cook, flipping once; and have happy fries again!