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 best FCR for broilers?

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For broiler producers, an FCR of 1.6 means that their chickens gain 1 kilogram of weight for every 1.6 kilograms of feed consumed. The lower the FCR, the more efficient animals are at converting feed into food.

What is grater cake made of?

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What is grater cake? It’s not actually a cake at all, it’s more like candy with its primary ingredients consisting of sugar, water and freshly grated coconut.

How much clearance do you need around a water heater?

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Air Circulation. Water heaters must be surrounded by a certain amount of clearance, or air space, to function properly and safely. A clearance area of 12 inches is required on all sides of a hot water heater. A certain amount of airflow is also required for proper combustion and ventilation.

How do you muddle without a muddler?

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Let’s find out how each one works.Wooden Spoon. A wooden spoon is probably the most available alternative at home for a muddler. … Mortar and Pestle. Another alternative for a muddler that is very likely available in your kitchen is the good old pestle. … Tamper. … Wooden Meat Pounder. … Dowel. … French Rolling Pin.

Is pour over coffee bad for you?

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Filters remove heart-harming cholesterol from coffee, which significantly reduces your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a new study finds. Everyone has a coffee preference: poured over, pressed, pulled, the classic drip.

Does anyone actually like green bean casserole?

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Twenty-nine percent of respondents don’t like it. Nearly half of those surveyed say it’s “disgusting.” Thirty-one percent don’t even mash it up — they just plop it out of the can and serve it that way.

Which food processor do chefs recommend?

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Buying Options. In terms of pure performance, the Breville Sous Chef 16 Pro was hands down the best food processor we tested. It offers extra power; a larger, 16-cup blending bowl; and nicer features compared with the Cuisinart Custom 14. And it performed well in every test, especially excelling at slicing.

What are importance of storing?

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Incorporating storage into residential or commercial builds and remodels saves the client time and money – and saves you time and money. Staying organized is not easy, and allowing a buyer to understand the value of efficient storage solutions can make the difference between a haphazard home and an orderly masterpiece.

Which Corning Ware Percolators were recalled?

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In 1976 Corning recalled approximately 400,000 electromatic percolators manufactured in 1974. With respect to its other percolators, since 1972 Corning has received approximately 7,000 separation complaints including reports of approximately 1,250 injuries.