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 a manual food chopper?

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Manual food processors and choppers are meant to make kitchen prep easier by dicing, mincing, grinding, and blending small amounts of raw or cooked ingredients without electricity. … They resemble salad spinners: You either turn a crank or pull a cord to rotate a blade positioned inside the processor’s workbowl.

Does the Aeroccino 3 come with two whisks?

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The literature provided with the Aeroccino 3 is in need of an update, as we now supply a two in one whisk, rather than two separate whisks. The coil is attached magnetically to the whisk and can be removed when flat hot Latte style milk is required.

Can food processor cut vegetables?

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It can make quick work of otherwise tedious tasks. Sizemore says food processors are great for chopping, from coarsely broken up to finely chopped. She suggests putting them to work on firm vegetables such as carrots, onions, celery, root vegetables and winter squash.

Pourquoi Dit-on en faire tout un fromage ?

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Cette expression remonte au XXème siècle. Partir du lait, (c’est-à-dire un élément simple) et en faire du fromage (aliment très travaillé) signifie que l’on peut transformer quelque chose qui était simple en une chose complexe. Signification : Régler une situation grâce à la ruse.

Is Pyrex no broiler oven safe?

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Pyrex can go in a 400-degree oven, provided it’s an oven-safe dish and you’ve taken certain precautions to minimize the chance that thermal shock occurs.

Is Fontignac a good brand?

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Thanks to its expertise, Fontignac has become THE everyday kitchen brand that is faithful to the French gastronomic tradition. For healthy and delicious cuisine that respects its ingredients, all Fontignac enameled cast-iron products are the highest professional quality.