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 signs are needed in a commercial kitchen?

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Don’t use more signs than needed, or it’ll cause confusion.Hand washing.Chopping board and knives.Sink for food wash.Sink for utensil wash.Sink for hand washing.Defrosted food not refrozen.No smoking sign.Dangerous machinery sign.

Is cold brew or pour over better?

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Cold Brew Coffee – The Final Result Unlike iced pour over coffee, the cold water brewing results in less acidity and bitterness—up to 66% less! This makes cold brew taste incredibly smooth and sweet. Many coffee skeptics actually discover they like cold brew because it’s so smooth.

How do you calibrate a digital food thermostat?

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Method 1: Ice WaterFill a glass with ice cubes, then top off with cold water.Stir the water and let sit for 3 minutes.Stir again, then insert your thermometer into the glass, making sure not to touch the sides.The temperature should read 32°F (0°C). Record the difference and offset your thermometer as appropriate.

What angle does a Smith’s knife sharpener use?

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Position the head of the sharpener at a 90 degree angle to the knife’s cutting edge. While holding the knife with one hand and the sharpener in the other, draw the sharpener across the blade from the heal to the point while applying light downward pressure.

Can I put a soup bowl in the oven?

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Any oven-safe pans or crockery can be used in the oven. In order to identify if your plate, pot, cup or bowl is oven safe, you need to look for an special Oven-Safe symbol underneath. … Ceramics are generally fine to use in the oven.

When should I use broiler finisher feed?

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The National Research Council’s [3] cur- rent nutrient recommendations for broiler chickens are based upon feeding a starter diet for 21 days, followed by a grower diet until 42 days of age, and a finisher diet from 42 to 56 days.

How do you change C to F on digital thermometer?

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Please follow the directions below:Step 1: Make sure the thermometer is off.Step 2: Press and hold the power button, and after about 5-7 seconds, the display screen will come back in turn: “℃/SET, ℉/SET”.Step 3: Release the power button as soon as the desired temperature unit appears on the display screen.