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 curtains look good in a bay window?

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Curtains for Our Bay WindowsBlack Rods – These are my favorite because they are super inexpensive, easy to hang, and come in really long lengths.Grommet Curtain Panels – These are my favorite panels since they are really long and thicker/sturdier than usual off-the-shelf panels.

What is the best brand of a apple slicer?

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Our Picks For The Top Apple SlicersKitchenAid Easy Core Dishwasher Safe Apple Slicer.Progressive Prepworks Stainless Steel Blades Apple Slicer.SAVORLIVING Time Saver Apple Slicer.Newness Focus Anti-Slip Apple Slicer.Elbee Home Easy Grip Apple Slicer & Divider.Utopia Kitchen No Knife Uniform Apple Slice.

How do you use a Hamilton Beach rotisserie oven?

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How to Use Your OvenPlace oven rack in middle or low position depending on food to be cooked.Set Temperature Knob to desired temperature.Set Function Knob to BAKE.Set Timer to 10 minutes or Stay On to preheat oven for 10 minutes.Place food to be baked into oven.

Is it better to have knobs or pulls on kitchen cabinets?

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In many instances, knobs make it easier to open upper cabinets. Pulls, on the other hand, offer easier operation of lower cabinets. Just take a look at this Victorian kitchen. You’ll notice that all the upper cabinets have knobs, while the majority of the lower cabinets feature pulls.

Can you cook a Black Forest ham?

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The vast majority of hams that are sold these days are pre-cooked. Some of these hams, such as Black Forest and Virginia ham, are thinly sliced and used for deli meat. The three types you’ll most often find for cooking whole are spiral cut hams, boneless hams, and bone-in shank half hams.

How do you broil a Maytag oven?

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Select the “broil” button on your console, wait about five minutes, then load in your dish—closer to the top of the oven for thinner foods and farther away for thicker, tougher foods. Keep a very close eye on cooking progress: this high heat method will burn food if left for too long.