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 vinyl floor mats good?

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Summary: Vinyl entrance mats are better suited in locations that will experience light-to-medium levels of traffic. Vinyl does not have the same steadfast durability as rubber, and it may crack or curl if abused for prolonged periods of time. Vinyl is not as easily cleaned as rubber, however.

Can you use a whisk in Le Creuset?

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Le Creuset Silicone Tools are recommended. … Metal tools, spoons or balloon whisks may be used with care, but should not be used harshly or scraped over the nonstick surface. Do not knock these on the top rim of the pan.

How does Brother P Touch label maker work?

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Brother P-touch laminated TZe tapes consist of six layers of materials, resulting in a thin, extremely strong label. Characters are formed with a thermal transfer ink and sandwiched between two protective layers of PET (polyester film).

How do you clean discolored Tupperware?

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When it comes to cleaning Tupperware, baking soda is your best buddy. All you have to do is coat the bottom of your container with a layer of baking soda and add enough warm water to make a paste. Use a clean toothbrush to scrub the baking soda into the most challenging stains and let it sit for 15 minutes.

What is the number 1 blender?

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Best Overall Blender: Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender. Best Value Blender: KitchenAid 3 Speed Ice Crushing Blender. Best Blender with Personal Blending Cups: NutriBullet Blender Combo. Best Personal Blender: Oster My Blend.

What immersion blenders do chefs use?

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Our Top PicksBest Overall: Breville Control Grip Immersion Blender.Best Value: Nutribullet Immersion Hand Blender.Best Cordless: KitchenAid Cordless Variable Speed Hand Blender.Best for Soup: Vitamix Immersion Blender.Best for Smoothies: KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender.

What are African bowls made of?

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This triangle shaped bowl made of shades of copper, silver, creme, and grey wire looks lovely on your table or desk as a catch-all for keys, coins, or knick-knacks. Handwoven in South Africa.

Will Michaels cut mat boards?

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Did you know that you can get a mat cut…in any size and layout, from any of the matboard options…at Michaels? (And probably other framing stores like JoAnn Fabrics and Hobby Lobby…. but I haven’t checked their options personally.) Yep!