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.

Do recirculating range hoods actually work?

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Yes. A recirculating range hood works beautifully, the same way as a ducted range hood. The main difference is that rather than the air getting exhausted to the outside, it passes through a filter, and then recirculated back into the house.

How many hours does it take to deep fry a turkey?

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Maintain the temperature of the oil at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and cook turkey for 3 1/2 minutes per pound, about 35 minutes. Carefully remove basket from oil, and insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh; the internal temperature must be 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

Is ankarsrum mixer good?

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The mixer is carefully considered from top to bottom and it’s an absolute workhorse in the kitchen. It has a 600-watt motor that delivers speeds between 45 to 130 revolutions per minute, and because the motor is located in the base, you can adjust the positioning of the mixing arm to suit the task at hand.

Does Blender have human models?

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Blender Nation Their “Models & Rigs” page features a good selection of human models that are designed to work specifically for Blender, so you know from the get-go that it’s all compatible.

What is a sandwich spatula?

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A small flat, round bladed utensil that is serrated on one side and smooth on the other, appearing somewhat like a round spatula. It is used to apply food spreads, such as deviled ham, peanut butter, jelly, egg salad, butter, dressings, and many other spreads over bread slices.

Is there a pot that stirs itself?

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Kurukuru Nabe, a pot developed in Japan, stirs its own contents, freeing you up to do better things with your time. You’d think this is high-tech stuff, but no. It’s a conventional saucepan with a grooved insert that produces a circular motion resembling a whirlpool in the water.

Is Comandante a burr grinder?

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We’ve reviewed the Comandante C40 MKIII Nitro Burr Hand Grinder, a grinder that can convince even the most stubborn coffee brewers, that hand grinding is the way to go.

How do you remove air from food storage?

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To do it, you start by placing your food inside a zipper-lock bag, then seal the bag, leaving just the last inch or so of the seal open. Next, you lower the bag into a pot or a tub of water. As the bag gets lowered, water pressure will push air out of the bag through the small opening you left.