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.

How do I add more seats to my small kitchen?

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15 Smart Ways to Fit More Seating Into Your Small Home of 15. Add a Few Poufs. … of 15. Try a Bench Booth. … of 15. Hide Stools. … of 15. Pull Up Your Table. … of 15. Stack Extra Stools. … of 15. Use Your Wall Space. … of 15. Don’t Hate on Folding Chairs. … of 15. Use All of Your Corners.

Where is the best place to put a thermometer?

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These include:Oral: For this method, the thermometer is placed under the tongue. … Rectal: For this method, the thermometer is inserted gently into the rectum. … Axillary: For this method, the thermometer is placed in the armpit for young children or adults whose temperature can’t safely be done orally.

How do you Reseason a cast iron Dutch oven?

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Cast iron seasoning, step-by-step:Start with a Clean Slate. Get your brush or steel wool wet and with a drop of dish soap, scrub down the entire pan: top, bottom, sides, and handle – the whole thing. … Rinse & Dry. Rinse the pan off and dry it. … Oil Rub. … Bake. … Cool. … Repeat.

Why is my mixer making noise?

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Insufficient Lubrication If the level of lubricant inside the reducer is not properly maintained, your industrial mixer will make noise. It is important that the mixer itself is sufficiently lubricated. … It is also important that the correct lubrication is used.

What does the LDS Church say about food storage?

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The First Presidency recommends that Church members “begin their home storage by storing the basic foods that would be required to keep them alive if they did not have anything else to eat.” After they have a year’s supply of the basics, they may then add other foods they are accustomed to eating regularly.

Can you use a paddle mixer for concrete?

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The paddle needs to be directed into the deepest corners of the mixing bucket, ensuring every grain or aggregate or drop of liquid is brought into the mix. A popular choice for resin jointing mortars and some cementitious grouts, they really aren’t powerful enough for preparing concrete or larger volumes of mortar.

Is 1 cup dry the same as 1 cup liquid?

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Technically, yes. They both measure the same amount of volume. There is no liquid to dry measuring cup conversion. 1 cup in a dry measuring cup is the same as 1 cup in a liquid measuring cup.