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 do I reset my Ozeri kitchen scale?

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Bottom of page 14 of the manual: Resetting the Scale: Press and hold the UNIT button located on the backside of the scale for 5 seconds. The screen will show the letters CLrA to confirm.

How many minutes to cook shrimp?

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What is this? You’ll bring a large pot of salted water to a boil with some fresh lemon juice. Once boiling, add the shrimp and boil until they’re pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes.

Is shun a good chef knife?

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The knives are beautifully made, aesthetically pleasing, and ultra-sharp. … Bottom line — if you’re looking for premium Japanese-style kitchen knives, Shun should be at the top of your list. They’re expensive but absolutely worth the price because you get gorgeous handcrafted knives that perform as well as they look.

Who makes Henselite bowls?

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Henselite is the only trusted and innovative Australian lawn bowls manufacturer with over 80 years of experience. Henselite is an Australian owned company and all our lawn bowls are manufactured in Melbourne, Australia.

Is it better to broil or bake pork?

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I can tell you without a doubt that the bone-in pork chops are best cooked under the broiler. Just a few minutes prep and then a relatively short amount of broiling time yields mouth-watering pork chops your whole family will enjoy.

Are Wilton muffin pans good?

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Great quality and great price. The pan is sturdy and heavy so perfect for baking. I used cupcake liners and the cleanup was so easy. Did you find this review helpful?

What age can children use chopsticks?

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Guidelines from China’s Ministry of Education say that 3- and 4-year-olds should use spoons skillfully; 4- and 5-year-olds should be able to use chopsticks to some degree; and by 6, children should use chopsticks skillfully.

How long does it take to cook 5 pounds of chicken?

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In our recipe below, we roast a 5 to 6-pound chicken at 425 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours. You will need a pan to roast the chicken in — a roasting pan with a rack, large baking dish, rimmed baking sheet or an oven-safe pan will all work.

How do you convert a digital thermometer?

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Please follow the directions below: Step 1: Make sure the thermometer is off. Step 2: Press and hold the power button, and after about 5-7 seconds, the display screen will come back in turn: “℃/SET, ℉/SET”. Step 3: Release the power button as soon as the desired temperature unit appears on the display screen.