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.

Is cast iron with enamel coating good?

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What is the advantage of enameled cast iron cookware? Because enamel provides a protective layer to cast iron pans, it is incredibly durable. It can be used for many, many years, making it highly dependable.

Does the 8 quart Instant Pot have an air fryer lid?

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Well, now there’s a new lid you can add to your Instant Pot (or any pressure cooker) that can transform it into an air fryer. … The lid fits 6- and 8-quart pressure cookers, and it has a transparent glass lid, so you can keep an eye on your food while it cooks.

What is bad about copper cookware?

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Copper cookware Copper can leach into to your food in amounts that aren’t safe to consume. Unlined copper isn’t safe for everyday cooking, and common copper cookware coatings such as tin and nickel often aren’t much better.

Why did the old coffee pot close?

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The Old Coffeepot Restaurant closed in February 2019. Dustin told the local media the restaurant was closing due to declining business and local construction. What is this? He also said that appearing on the show didn’t give him the boost in sales he had hoped for and it annoyed some of the regulars.

What are the uses of kitchen utensils?

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A kitchen utensil is a small hand held tool used for food preparation. Common kitchen tasks include cutting food items to size, heating food on an open fire or on a stove, baking, grinding, mixing, blending, and measuring; different utensils are made for each task.

What brand of infrared thermometer is best?

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ennoLogic – eT650D. The ennoLogic – eT650D proved to be the most consistently accurate infrared thermometer and is our choice for best overall. It has dual-laser technology with a 10:1 distance-to-spot ratio. Its temperature range is -58 ℉–1202 ℉, one of the broadest of the thermometers we tested.

How much does it cost to remove a drop ceiling in the kitchen?

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Cost to Remove Drop Ceiling You might pay $2 to $7 for every square foot when removing a drop ceiling. For a 10-foot by 12-foot room, the cost to demo the interior materials could range from $240 to $840. You also want to add $60 per square foot to cover the cost of repairing the newly uncovered ceiling.