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 VG 10 knife?

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VG-10 is a cutlery grade stainless steel produced in Japan. The name stands for V Gold 10 (“gold” meaning quality), or sometimes V-Kin-10 (V金10号) (kin means “gold” in Japanese). It is a stainless steel with a high carbon content containing 1% Carbon, 15% Chromium, 1% Molybdenum, 0.2% Vanadium, and 1.5% Cobalt.

How many ounces is a 2 sided jigger?

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Your standard double jiggers come in two sizes, one ounce and ½ ounce, or 1 ½ ounce and ¾ ounce. These are durable, useful, and can be easily rested between your fingers for steady pours.

How long should a Kalita pour over take?

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03 – Place ground coffee in the filter evenly to form a flat bed. 05 – start your timer, then slowly introduce 30g of water onto the coffee bed and ensure all coffee grounds are wet and watch it bloom. 06 – in 30 – 40 seconds, the blooming process should be done.

What utensil do you use for salad?

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The classic salad server set usually consists of one spoon-like and one fork-like implement, but these days there are a dizzying number of options to choose from, including spoon, fork, and flat implements as well as the short, chubby salad ‘hands’. And for some, a pair of tongs or chopsticks is the only way to go.

How do you date a perfect ball jar?

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If you have a Ball jar, you can date most of them just by looking at the logo. Every few years, the Ball Manufacturing Co changed the logo and if you compare yours to a reliable chart, you know how old it is.

Which manual can opener is the best?

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Power Through Your Pantry with the Best Manual Can OpenersBest Overall: Kuhn Rikon Auto Safety Can Opener.Best Value: Swing-A-Way Portable Can Opener.Best Magnetic: ZYLISS Lock N’ Lift Handheld Can Opener.Best Ambidextrous: Nogent Super Kim Safety Can Opener.Best Comfort: OXO Good Grips Smooth Edge Can Opener.

Can you use the same cutting board for meat and vegetables?

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1. Using the same cutting board for meat and vegetables. Uncooked meat will leave bacteria on everything it touches, including your cutting boards, utensils and your own hands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recommends using separate boards for meat and vegetables.