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 standard window size in feet?

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Widths can be 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet, and 8 feet. Standard heights can range from 2 feet tall to 8 feet tall, with additional heights of 18, 52, 54, and 62 inches. Rough openings are in whole numbers, while 1/2 inch is taken from each rough opening size to get the actual window size.

How do I get a Tupperware card?

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Apply for your Tupperware Debit Card today and enjoy the advantages of free commission deposits and single account management. Enrollment is easy. Go to My Sales and the Party History Page. Click on Tupperware Card to enroll.

Is Coffee Roasting a profitable business?

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The Verdict: Is Coffee Roasting Profitable? When you look at all the numbers, on average,roasting coffee is profitable and a good avenue for business growth for coffee shops. The major hangup is thestarting cost, which tends to be $100,000 or more according to the SCA research.

Do you have to break chopsticks apart?

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Something that a lot of us are guilty of: Don’t break apart wooden chopsticks and rub them together — this can be considered a rude gesture to your host. If absolutely necessary, you should do it to the side and not directly on the table.

Are silicone spatulas safe?

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In 1979, the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized silicon dioxides as a safe (GRAS) to use as food-grade materials. One of the first silicone cookware (spatula) was sold in the 1980s. … Thus, generally, food grade silicone cookware are considered safe for daily cooking or baking.

Is an acaia scale worth it?

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The Acaia Lunar is fast, accurate, and very attractive. Whether it is worth it is up to the buyer, but it is the best espresso scale I’ve ever purchased. I have used mine every day for 18 months. I got it at a 10% discount by signing up for Seattle Coffee Gear emails.