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 downlights are suitable for kitchen?

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According the latest domestic building regulations in the UK, all downlights must be fire rated. The IP rating isn’t quite as important in a kitchen because it’s quite unlikely they’ll be situated in splash zones. If you’re thinking about doing your bathroom next then you’ll need to select an IP65 rated fitting.

What was the cutting board on Shark Tank?

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Cup Board Pro is a bamboo cutting board with a built-in (and detachable) cup at the end of the board to catch remnants. The product was the invention of late NYFD firefighter Keith Young, who passed away from 9/11 related cancer in 2018.

Can I juice cabbage in a blender?

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How to juice cabbage with a blender. If you don’t own a juicer, you can still make cabbage juice at home by using a blender. The basic method is to soften the cabbage by cooking it slightly in boiling water, blending the softened cabbage then using a fine mesh strainer or chinois to strain out the juice.

Is kitchen craft a UK company?

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Kitchen Craft’ s UK based design team work extensively with our quality control and manufacturing partners to develop items which not only enhance the look and feel of a product but also the usability and after care. Not only see but touch and feel all of our 4,000 products in our two dedicated product showrooms.

How can I tell how old my KitchenAid mixer is?

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How to find the age of your KitchenAid appliance. You will need to find your serial/model tag and record the numbers and letters on this, then looking at the first four digits you should be able to work out the manufacture date. X is factory where the product was made. 16 = week produced.

Is Norwalk juicer worth the money?

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This machine is worth every single penny you will spend on it and then some. It is unlike many juicers in that it presses the juice out of the pulp and doesnt spin the juices out. This allows for a higher quality juice with all the enzymes still intact.

Does Reynolds still make Handi Vac?

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Although the Handi-Vac sealer is no longer made, it’s still easy enough to find them on EBay & possibly Amazon. Always liked this system but these supplies were not available for some time. I love these bags and vac because it doesn’t take up any space and are easy to use.

How do you get stains out of a Le Creuset Dutch oven?

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If you find yourself with a Dutch oven that has stubborn stuck-on food or oil residue, fill the pot with warm soapy water and allow it to soak. Or you can also fill the pot with warm water and a tablespoon or two of baking soda, and bring the water to a simmer for about 8-10 minutes.