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 can I use instead of a frosting spatula?

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If you don’t have an icing spatula, you can use the back, straight edge of a large knife to smooth your buttercream and then clean up the bottom of your cake plate with a paper towel. What is this? Next, take a freezer bag and fill it with your icing.

How long do you pressure cook beans?

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The electric pressure cooker is a bean-cooking dream. A “rapid soak” of just one minute at high pressure eliminates the overnight soak, and an average cook time of 10 minutes for most beans means that you can have a fresh pot in less than an hour.

What is the best beef to slow cook?

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The best cuts of beef for slow cookingChuck. Chuck steak was practically designed for slow cooking. … Skirt. A thin, long and versatile cut that tends to be reserved for slow cooking, skirt steak comes from the cow’s diaphragm muscles. … Shin. … Silverside. … Brisket. … Oxtail.

How do I know I have a fever without a thermometer?

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Identifying a fever is relatively simple if a person has a thermometer. Even without one, there are certain ways of telling whether or not a person has a fever.a headache.chills.shivering.sweating.soreness and aching.weak muscles.sore eyes.general fatigue.

Can you deep fat fry frozen hash browns?

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Deep fry from frozen. … Do not overfill frying basket – fill halfway to avoid excess oil uptake from extended frying times. Add hash browns to basket and fry in hot oil (175°C) for 4-5 minutes. Cook to a golden colour and do not overcook.

Can you deep fry in an air fryer?

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When converting a recipe with a suggested temperature for deep-frying or cooking in a traditional oven, lower the air fryer’s temperature by 25°F to achieve similar results. So if a recipe calls for deep-frying chicken in oil heated to 350°F, air fry at 325°F. The same rule applies for converting roasting recipes.

How much does a commercial Coffee Roaster cost?

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Commercial roasters range anywhere from $20,000 to $150,000. Plus there’s the costs of installing ventilation, attaching an afterburner to comply with local regulation, packaging equipment, and warehouse space—often adding another few thousand to the bill.