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 Nespresso Zena Rex peeler?

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Zena Rex Swiss Peeler Nespresso Overview. Zena Rex Original Swiss vegetable peeler is an essential kitchen tool that has remained practically unchanged since its invention more than half a century ago. This Swiss potato peeler is an ideal blend of simple design and an unbeatable ergonomic shape.

What is an orange survival bag?

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In emergency situations, the fully clothed user should climb inside the survival bag, which is shaped like a sleeping bag. … The survival bag has been styled in a Hi-Viz orange colour for maximum visibility and is also waterproof to keep you dry in situations where you need it most.

How do you dissolve aluminum foil?

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Acids like vinegar dissolve aluminum foil into aluminum salts. Aluminum salts are safe to consume if they accidentally get on your food. But dissolved aluminum is more commonly used to clean silver.

Can you air fry with glass?

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You can use a glass bowl in an air fryer if it is oven safe. Don’t put it when the glass bowl is cold as it will cause thermal stress and will shatter the Pyrex. Also pre-heat the glass bowl with mild hot water before using it in an air fryer for added safety.

What are measurements on coffee pot?

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Before you brew, it’s important to note that a cup of water is 8 ounces, however, a coffee pot cup is 5 ounces. So a 12-cup capacity coffee maker is actually 60-ounces of liquid, or roughly 7 cups of coffee. If you only want to make 10 cups of coffee, for example, then use about 50 ounces of water.

Are knife rolls good for knives?

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Regardless of the reason, then a knife roll is a great choice. This handy storage tool safely and securely keeps your knives in one place until you need to use them. Most chefs swear by them.

What kind of rugs are good for kitchens?

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MATERIAL: In addition to prints, patterns and colors, also take into account what the rug is made of. For the kitchen, you’ll want to stick with easy-to-clean materials like polypropylene, PVC or vinyl and rugs or mats with very low-pile.

Was All-Clad Ltd discontinued?

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All-Clad eventually discontinued LTD, but customers couldn’t seem to stop talking about it—so much so that All-Clad made some tweaks, and now it’s back! Today’s updated version features an elegant style update with refined lines, ergonomic rounded handles and a dishwasher-safe finish.