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 is the smallest size electric frying pan?

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In the world of small electric skillets, it’s actually Elite Gourmet Personal Non-stick Electric Skillet , 8.5″ … Nesco Electric Skillet, 8 inch, 800 watts. … Toastmaster Electric Skillet, 6 Inch, Black.

Is stain safe for cutting boards?

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Do not apply the varnish until a film is created. A film on the cutting board will create a surface that can be cut and harbor germs. Stain a wooden cutting board with a salad-bowl finish. … The correct application of a salad bowl finish will stain the wood and provide a durable surface that is easy to clean.

Does Nest smoke detector have a microphone?

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So, while this smart smoke detector doesn’t have a microphone built in (yay!), when you control it with a smart speaker like the Google Nest Mini, those voice transcripts could be used to target you ads.

What is a good plant to put in a big pot?

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10 Plants for Year-round Containers’Golden Sword’ yucca combines with almost anything. Spring. … Golden creeping Jenny is perfect for the edge of the pot. … ‘Emerald’ arborvitae works where you need some height. … Variegated red-twig dogwood is big and beautiful.

How do I reset my Weighmax pocket scale?

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Press and hold the calibrate key, which is marked “CAL.” Wait until “CAL” is displayed on the LCD screen. The calibration display will then read the zero point, “0.0.” Press the “CAL” key again and hold it for two to three seconds to wait for the scale to calibrate the zero point and display the full capacity.