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.

Can I put frozen pork in a slow cooker?

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Frozen food takes too long to come to temperature in the low-heat slow cooker. So any frozen meat will sit in the danger zone for bacteria growth far too long to be considered safe. Make sure to thaw food in the fridge or with cold running water before it goes to the slow cooker.

How long do work sharp belts last?

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HOW LONG DO THE BELTS LAST ON THE KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER? The provided belts will sharpen about 100 knives. Note: Shaping knives or changing the angles will consume the belts much faster (more MTO).

What is demi-glace made of?

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Demi-glace is a classic element of French cuisine. This dark brown sauce is made by reducing broth until it’s thick and packed with flavor. It can be made from beef stock, chicken stock, or even vegetable stock. The traditional French version is made with veal.

Should I put a pan of water in my smoker?

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If you are using a smoker you will want to put the 2-3 liters of water, beer, apple juice or wine in the water pan. You can then put a drip pan on bottom cooking grate with a dash of water in it to collect the drippings.

Is there a way to reprogram a garage door opener?

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You can reprogram the opener by holding the learn button on the back of the motor unit of the opener in until the LED on the opener flashes. … To reprogram the remotes, hold the button on the remote in and press and release the learn button on the opener and release it. The LED will blink and the door will start to move.

Why fish bowls are bad for goldfish?

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Keeping goldfish in bowls, vases or small tanks drastically reduces their life expectancy and quality. It causes them to get deformities, burns, stress-related diseases and in some cases they even choke to death. In some countries, goldfish bowls are actually banned – for good reason.