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 many seconds should a thermometer stay in your armpit?

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Axillary Temperature It should not touch clothing (Picture 5). Press the child’s upper arm against his chest to keep the arm still and the thermometer in place. Digital thermometers may take longer than 30 seconds before beeping when using this method. Glass thermometers need to be held in place for 7 to 10 minutes.

Can you use a roasting pan on the stove top?

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One of our favorite ways to use a roasting pan is for braises, like braised short ribs. You can use these pans on the stovetop to sear the meat, locking in that delicious flavor. Then, deglaze directly in the pan, add your liquid and vegetables and toss the whole thing into the oven.

How much does a popcorn popper cost?

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You will get small popcorn machines to huge cart machines. The small handy and countertop machines may range from $25 to $50. If you are thinking of buying the huge popcorn machines the price range can start from $60 and go up to $120 or more.

What are the parts of a coffee pot called?

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It basically consists of three coffee pot parts: an upper chamber that contains the coffee grounds, a lower chamber that contains the water, and a tube that runs from the lower chamber to the bottom of the upper chamber.

Is it better to roast or bake a turkey?

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All three types of ovens can be used to roast a delicious, moist turkey as long as the temperature of the turkey is carefully monitored. So, although a convection oven will cook faster, even a bake oven will work if the turkey is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees.

What is blue and white Chinese porcelain called?

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Blue and white porcelain, or Qinghua (/ching-hwaa/’blue flowers’), is the most widespread porcelain, and China’s most famous china. This underglaze ceramic, decorated with blue pigment, normally cobalt oxide, has been produced for over 1,000 years.

What else can I use my bread machine for?

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Cake. Cake is probably the most common item besides bread that you can prepare in a bread maker. … Meatloaf. A more unconventional way to make use of your “Bake” or “Cake” program is to bake a meatloaf. … Jam. … Sauces and soups. … Rice dishes. … Scrambled eggs. … Yoghurt.

Can pull out shelves be added to cabinets?

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Benefits of Rollouts. It may sound like hype, but adding pull out drawers for cabinets, or rollouts, to your kitchen cabinets can be life-changing. … I recently added rollouts to our entire kitchen, and this is what happened: The kids have complete access to everything they need — from cereal to the recycling.