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 kitchen tools and equipment?

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A kitchen utensil is a small hand held tool used for food preparation. Common kitchen tasks include cutting food items to size, heating food on an open fire or on a stove, baking, grinding, mixing, blending, and measuring; different utensils are made for each task.

What is the best way to store canned food?

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Store in a cool, clean, dry place where temperatures are below 85 F (between 50-70 F is good) but not freezing temperatures. Rotate foods so the oldest is used first. Try not to keep canned foods more than 1 year. Use canned meats and seafood within 3 years of the date on the package.

How do you throw waste without plastic bags?

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Place all cooked and uncooked food waste in it.One is for wet or biodegradable waste which is essentially your kitchen waste, vegetables and fruit peels, etc. … Use one bin for dry waste. … Use the third bin for sanitary waste, such as sanitary napkins, diapers, syringes and other medical waste.

Why does everything stick to my parchment paper?

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Some bakers use parchment paper for baking bread, but others, such as those at Tufts University, recommend coating the pan with cooking spray. … “When ingredients are heated, especially chocolate, jelly and sugar, they can become sticky and hard, making them likely to adhere to the paper.

What is sheet pan cooking?

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A sheet pan is a wide, shallow baking pan made from aluminum or stainless steel whose low sides encourage airflow and browning. A kitchen workhorse, it’s the go-to pan for roasting vegetables, meats and often entire meals.

How can I measure 3/4 cup?

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How to measure 3/4 cup? The best way to measure 3/4 cup is to use 12 tablespoons for a solid product or 6 fluid ounces for a liquid product. Remember that 3/4 cup is equal to 12 tablespoons or 36 teaspoons or 6 fluid ounces or 180ml.

How do you make coffee in a colander?

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To brew the coffee, simply add your desired amount of coffee and water together into the pot. Bring to a boil and allow boiling for two minutes. Then place the strainer over your mug and pour your freshly boiled coffee in.

Does a cutting board need a juice groove?

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Did you know that the juices that excrete when you cut raw meat can spread diseases? Any place that they touch must be cleaned properly to prevent contamination. This is why it’s a good idea to switch to a wood cutting board with a juice groove.

Is a 5 quart Dutch oven big enough?

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5 and 6-quart Dutch oven sizes are also popular as, unlike the smaller sizes, they provide enough room for roasting joints of meat or whole chickens, and also it’ll be large enough to bake bread (remember, bread needs plenty of space to rise).