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.

Are mason jars good for fruit?

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By putting the fruits & veggies in sealed jars straight into the fridge. They last about twice as long as they would in the plastic, BUT they won’t last that long… because you’ll eat them before they have a chance to spoil.

What is bad about baseboard heating?

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Con: The heaters themselves get hot. You’ll need to keep a clear space around the heater so that you don’t damage items or risk having them go up in flames. If you have kids, baseboard heaters are not the safest option, since they do get hot to the touch and kids might burn themselves.

What kind of cutting board do chefs use?

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Even softer than wooden cutting boards, rubber cutting boards are most commonly used in restaurants. For all chopping tasks, including raw meat, these boards are Cupps’s top pick. “They’re durable, sturdy,” and easy on your knife, she says.

Can you sharpen L Oreal Infallible eye pencil?

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You cannot sharpen this pencil. this is NOT TRUE, so please find another response to all of the reviews you are getting and FIX IT. It’s a great eyeline but I would NOT recommend it or purchase another until you fix this fatal flaw in your product.

What sauce do you use for fajitas?

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The key ingredient to this fajita sauce? Adobo sauce. There’s no great substitute for this magical ingredient, so you’ll want to find the real thing. Adobo sauce adds a smoky nuance and complexity that is impossible to replicate!

How do you use a bucket for ice cream maker?

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To use this type of ice cream maker, fit the canister into the larger bucket. Then fill the bucket a little over halfway full with ice and add rock salt. Immergood, who makes one of our favorite manual ice cream churns, recommends two cups of rock salt. This will help the ice cream achieve the right consistency.

How do I use my Philips bread maker?

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Directions Put all ingredients into the baking tin, in the above sequence. Use Setting 5 (Sweet bread mode), Light crust, 750g. … After 3 hours 22 min, there will be a continuous beep sound to tell you that the loaf is ready. … Turn the baking tin gently upside down to remove the loaf.