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.

How often should I test my smoke detector?

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How often should I check my smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector to see if it is working? We recommend that you test your detectors on a monthly basis. You can do this with most detectors by pressing the test button for a few seconds.

How do you make bread in a Black and Decker bread maker?

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directionsFor Bread Measure ingredients in order listed into baking pan Insert baking pan into unit and close lid Select BASIC setting and choose REGULAR or DARK crust.Push start button.(15 minute delay before mixing begins) Timer will signal when baking cycle is complete.

Can you calibrate an exergen thermometer?

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Exergen offers two options in using Temporal Artery Thermometers. The standard TemporalScanner is calibrated to provide a true core temperature, and the other is the same instrument, but recalibrated to display an oral equivalent temperature.

How long to pressure can chicken broth?

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Process filled jars in a pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure 20 minutes for pints and 25 minutes for quarts, adjusting for altitude, according to your pressure canners directions. Turn off heat: cool canner to zero pressure. Let stand 5 more minutes before removing the lid. Cool jars in canner 10 minutes.

Is Morphy Richards stand mixer good?

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A star rating of 4.5 out of 5. With a neat storage caddy designed to fit inside its bowl, the Morphy Richards MixStar compact stand mixer is an innovative and functional space-saver.

What is kitchen utensils and their uses?

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A kitchen utensil is a small hand held tool used for food preparation. Common kitchen tasks include cutting food items to size, heating food on an open fire or on a stove, baking, grinding, mixing, blending, and measuring; different utensils are made for each task.

Are stellar pans made in the UK?

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The range includes everything from Stellar stainless steel, cast iron and non-stick cookware. … The Stellar cookware range is proudly designed in Bristol and distributed in the UK and worldwide.

Are Aluminium saucepans safe?

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Moreover, our science editor reports that the consensus in the medical community is that using aluminum cookware poses no health threat. In short: While aluminum cookware is not unsafe, it should not be used with acidic foods, which may ruin both the food and the vessel.