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 Walnut good for end grain cutting board?

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Its end grain construction will preserve your knives since the blades go between the wood fibers instead of straight into the wood. The rich color of Walnut stands out in any kitchen. Use this butcher block cutting board as a serving board at parties or a centerpiece on your table, then put it to work in the kitchen.

Are Stand Mixer attachments universal?

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KitchenAid stand mixers have a universal power hub, which means that all attachments that go into the power hub will fit all stand mixers, regardless of age. Printed on the box of each KitchenAid attachment are the words, “Fits all KitchenAid Stand Mixers.”

Is Krups a good coffee grinder?

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When it comes to grinding coffee beans, there’s no question that Krups delivers. In fact, it’s so good at its job, it even made it to our Best List! The stainless steel blades are super strong, pulverizing up to three ounces of beans to a fine ground in less than ten seconds.

Is Coravin eleven worth it?

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It certainly works well. It’s definitely easier for novices to grok the Eleven, and the system is more intuitive than ever before no matter what level of experience you have. It’s still a little daunting to jam the needle down through the cork, but a couple of practice rounds should make anyone comfortable with it.

What is a madeleine mold?

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A madeleine pan is a one-piece baking pan with shell-shaped cavities to create the traditional look of this French cookie. Each mold is about 2 inches wide and 3 inches long; the cookies shrink slightly as they bake.

What are the best cordless sheep shears?

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The ShearCordless MK2 is one of the most convenient and versatile cordless sheep clippers available. It is ideal for dagging and tailing small flocks of sheep and also clipping dirty cattle. This cordless sheep clipper allows you to take the clipper to the animal rather than the animal to the clipper.