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 much should it cost to tile a kitchen backsplash?

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The average cost for kitchen backsplash is roughly $400 to $600 per 16 square foot, excluding labor. You could pay about $300 to $400 per 16 square foot for cheaper ceramic variations, or between $650 and $1,000 per 16 square foot for high-quality types.

Can you use plexiglass for a cutting board?

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Clear or frosted acrylic makes for a good cheap, easily washed cutting surface while protecting your benchtops. Because it can be cut and shaped easily, it can be integrated into almost any modern kitchen. … Acrylic (Perspex) is not heat resistant however, and is unsuitable for resting pots and pans on.

What is a lab spoon called?

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Scoopula is a brand name of a spatula-like scoop utensil used primarily in chemistry lab settings to transfer solids: to a weigh paper for weighing, to a cover slip to measure melting point, or a graduated cylinder, or to a watch glass from a flask or beaker through scraping.

How long do you cook a boneless shoulder of lamb?

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Weigh the joint to calculate the cooking time, for medium done meat cook for 25 minutes per 450g plus 25 minutes and for well done lamb, cook for 30 minutes per 450g plus 30 minutes. To pot roast boneless shoulder preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.

Does a food processor Spiralize?

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Absolutely, a food processor can spiralize with the correct attachment blade engineered for the task. Simply attach the spiralizing attachments, and within moments the food processor turns ordinary vegetables into colorfully healthy zoodles and other enticing veggie entrees.

Is iHealth infrared thermometer accurate?

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IHealth thermometer accuracy and precision Accuracy is within ±0.4℉ (see more in product specifications below). The infrared temperature measuring technology, in general, is less accurate than traditional contact thermometers.

What is a coffee grinder exercise?

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Coffee-grinders (extend one arm on the ground supporting the body weight while walking the feet 360 degrees around the arm. Students can alternate arms when needed. In this example, students perform 3 coffee-grinders each time it comes up then do 2 sit-ups) (third leader adds on then repeat #2, #1)