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 long do you put a French bread pizza in the oven?

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InstructionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F.Slice French bread loaf in half lengthwise and place on a large baking sheet. Evenly spread pizza sauce over the bread. … Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Cut and serve!Note-you can cut the French bread into 4 pieces. This is fun for a pizza party.

What are the measurements on a jigger?

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Jiggers are the basic hourglass-shaped stainless-steel measuring device you’ve seen in many a bar. These are cheap and easy to find in most housewares stores, or online. Typically, the larger cup measures out exactly one jigger, or 1 1/2 ounces. The smaller cup is normally one half jigger, or 3/4 ounces.

Are there automatic feeders for chickens?

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Grandpa’s Feeders Automatic Chicken Feeder – Large Size for 12 Chickens for 10 Days (40lb Feed) Long Lasting Galvanized Steel Poultry Feeders – Rat Proof & No Spill with Weatherproof Lid.

Why is a French rolling pin better?

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What makes French rolling pins the best? The simple design of these rolling pins provides the least possible barrier between your hands and whatever type of dough you’re rolling out, allowing you to feel what’s happening underneath as you apply pressure.

What size are hot water heater fittings?

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Most of the water heater inlet size comes with ¾” or ½” diameter. ½” is a common measurement for old households. These days most water heater supply lines require ¾” diameter inlet size. For a tankless water heater, the size mostly varies from ¾ inch to 1 inch.

How do you use a diaper cream spatula?

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CLEANER DIAPER CREAM APPLICATION: Diaper cream goes on smoother, thicker, and faster with our incredible diaper rash spatula. Simply scoop a generous amount of cream onto the brush then rub it on your baby’s butt. Once the cream thoroughly covers your baby’s bottom, wipe the brush clean with an antibacterial wipe!

Can I use stand mixer to knead dough?

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You can knead most bread doughs by hand or in a stand mixer (we’ll show each technique in detail below). While hand kneading can be a gratifying process, we recommend using a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment for this task.

What knobs look good with cup pulls?

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Round knobs (as opposed to square, T-shape or other more rigid shapes) have the major advantage of being comfortable to grab from many directions, making them easy to pull. The major disadvantage of round knobs occurs with wide drawers that can’t easily be pulled from one small central point.