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 you do with the pulp from a juicer?

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If your juicing pulp consists of vegetables, such as celery, carrots, onion, and/or garlic, you can easily transform the pulp into a flavorful, savory vegetable broth. Cook the pulp in a large pot with some olive oil, and the add your favorite spices, fresh herbs, and a few cups of water until the mixture is boiling.

Are Cuisinart Dutch ovens any good?

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Cuisinart’s Dutch oven scored near the top in our cooking tests (though it’s worth keeping in mind that, with few exceptions, differences in performance were small).

What is the best stainless steel cutlery?

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Viners 18.10 is the finest quality stainless steel cutlery containing lustrous properties that are hard wearing, rust-resistant and dishwasher safe. Our range of 18.10 cutlery contains 18% chromium and 10% nickel and uses a heavy grade of steel that is then shaped and polished to a high standard.

Will resin stick to cured resin?

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When new resin is put over cured resin, the new resin must have good ‘sticking’ or adhesive properties. In other words it has to be a good glue in order to bond to a non-porous surface. If you go to the adhesives aisle in a store, you will find many epoxy glues, but no polyester glues.

How do you sterilize mason jars for canning?

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In order to actually sterilize jars, they need to be submerged in (covered by) boiling water for 10 minutes. When the process time for canning a food is 10 minutes or more (at 0-1,000 feet elevation), the jars will be sterilized DURING processing in the canner.

What is the best deep fryer to purchase?

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Here are the best deep fryers you can buy in 2021Best deep fryer overall: Presto Dual Basket Pro Fry Deep Fryer.Best small deep fryer: Presto DualDaddy Electric Deep Fryer.Best deep fryer for easy cleanup: T-fal Oil Filtration Ultimate EZ Clean Deep Fryer.