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 are the best foods to stockpile?

by

What to Always Keep in Your PantryWhole-wheat crackers. Crackers are a good replacement for bread and make a fine substitute when making sandwiches. … Granola bars and power bars. … Dried fruits, such as apricots and raisins. … Canned tuna, salmon, chicken, or turkey. … Bottled water.

How do you cook steak in a Breville toaster oven?

by

Turn the toaster oven’s broiler. Cook the meat for 6 to 8 minutes on the first side. Flip the meat over when the time is up and cook the other side of the tenderloin steak for another 5 minutes. When the meat is properly cooked, the color should be a deep brown.

What is the cost of a solar water heater?

by

Solar water heaters for homes cost $3,000 to $9,000 with installation. Active solar water heating costs $2,300 to $6,000, and passive thermal water heaters cost $1,000 to $3,700 for the system alone. Solar hot water collector panels cost $800 to $1,500 each.

Can you use a baking sheet to roast vegetables?

by

Spread vegetable mixture in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450°F for 35 minutes or until browned and tender, stirring gently with a spatula after 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven.

What are serrated peelers used for?

by

Serrated peelers are great to use for softer vegetables and fruits, such as peaches and tomatoes. The serrated edges gently cut into the skin and ensure that the peeler does not tear apart the fruit or vegetable. If you find yourself peeling softer items at home, a serrated peeler will save you tons of wasted produce.

Do Mason jars have handles?

by

These 16 oz wholesale mason jar mugs with handles can be used to serve your favorite beverages. They are perfect for freshly made lemonade, iced tea or even root beer floats.Jar Volume16 ozCases per Full Pallet160

Why does my smoke detector flash a green light?

by

If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence immediately and the green LED light will flash every 2 seconds for approximately 10 minutes. This indicates that the smoke alarm is in a temporarily desensi- tized condition. Your Smoke/CO Alarm will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes.

Are there self sharpening scissors?

by

FINOX22 self sharpening scissors combine all the qualities of GERmanikure’s world-class scissors with a new technology: super-hard titanium coating that hones the opposite stainless edge to razor sharpness each time the scissor is opened and closed.