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 can you cook in a French Oven?

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You can sear meat, simmer a sauce, make a stew, roast vegetables, fry chicken, boil potatoes, bake a dessert, and everything in between! Plus it goes straight from the stove-top to the oven, making it the perfect tool for virtually any recipe.

Does matte black silverware fade?

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20 Piece Black Flatware Set with Decent Quality This is a luxury silverware set with mirror black finish. The black is original steel outer vacuum plasma coated with a layer of precious metal. No worry about black color fading or chipping as it is stainless steel itself.

Can a kitchen island be square?

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Ideally, square kitchens should measure at least 144 square feet to hold a kitchen island. However, square spaces don’t necessarily require square islands. As long as there is enough room, your new kitchen island can be any shape.

How do I reset my digital thermometer from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

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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.

How do you get chicken skin crispy in a pan?

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Start with a hot pan. If you are sautéing, put the chicken skin side down in the pan in a little bit of oil — and be aware of the temperature of the pan. “If the pan is only medium, it’s going to render out the fat behind the chicken skin without crisping it,” Chef Lachlan explains.

Can I roast and sell coffee from home?

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Selling home-roasted coffee beans does not require a huge initial investment, particularly if you already have a home coffee roaster. Most people recommend to start small and build your home-roasted coffee business up over time.

What is the best Ninja blender on the market?

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The Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770 is the best multi-purpose Ninja blender that we’ve tested. This sturdy full-size blender comes with a large, 72-ounce main jar, a 64-ounce food processor bowl, and two 16-ounce personal jars with matching to-go lids.