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 unhealthy is a White Russian?

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The classic White Russian recipe, according to Kahlúa’s website, is shockingly simple—one part heavy cream, one part coffee liqueur, and one part vodka. But it’s also shockingly bad for you: Just one of these is loaded with 590 calories, a heart-stopping 18g of saturated fat, and 33g of sugar.

Can you use a pencil sharpener for crayons?

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Yes! Here are some types of sharpeners you can use: A manual pencil sharpener with two holes—one big and one small. You can use the big hole to sharpen your crayons if you have standard-size crayons.

What’s better than an Aeropress?

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The Delter Press bears some resemblance to the Aeropress, but it adds something to the equation: pressure. The Delter Press is not an espresso maker, but it does, in my experience, brew stronger than the Aeropress.

Can aluminum foil be used as a radiant barrier?

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Aluminum foil has the radiant barrier properties of high reflectivity and low emissivity. That means the foil reflects much of the roof’s heat back upward. The low emissivity property of the foil reduces the amount of heat that the foil radiates on through to the attic insulation below.

How do you make a fundraising thermometer?

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How it worksClick on the “Create Your Thermometer” button below.Fill out the form.Click “Get My Thermometer”The tool will generate the custom HTML code based on the information you provided.Now you just need to copy the code and paste onto your blog or website!

Can you wash deep fat fryer filters?

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If they’re removable there’s an easy way to clean deep fryer filters – simply take them out and soak in hot soapy water before wiping with an absorbent paper towel. If not, take a little detergent and use a paper towel to remove any excess oil and grime.

Where can I get replacement drawers?

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To find a replacement drawer, first measure the height, width and depth of the opening. Subtract an inch from the width and height and at least half an inch from the depth to allow space for the drawer slides and easy fitting.