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 kind of thermometer is best for chocolate?

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We always recommend using an instant-read thermometer when tempering chocolate; but many professional chefs and chocolatiers use an infrared thermometer like the Food Safety thermometer at this stage in tempering, as pictured below.

Is Zwilling the same as Henckels?

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Despite this shared ownership, Zwilling and Henckels are two separate brands with distinct kitchen knife collections. Within Zwilling J.A. Henckels’ portfolio, Zwilling is the premium knife brand, whereas Henckels, also referred to as J.A. Henckels or Henckels International, is the company’s entry-level brand.

What is a digital slow cooker?

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The Crockpot 4.7L Digital Slow Cooker makes cooking a hassle-free experience. It has a 4.7L capacity ideal for family meals, easily serving 4-5 people. It has an easy-to-use digital timer with LED screen to set your cooking times, 2 heat settings and an “Auto Keep Warm” function that activates once food is cooked.

What are roles in Chef?

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Roles in Chef are a logical way of grouping nodes. Typical cases are to have roles for web servers, database servers, and so on. One can set custom run list for all the nodes and override attribute value within roles.

How long does it take to cook pork chops at 375 degrees?

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How long do you bake pork chops in the oven? I bake my chops in the oven at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 145-150 degrees. I usually turn off the oven and leave the oven door open about 30% to let it sit for 3-5 minutes before serving.

What is a horsetail whisk used for?

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The Fuchen (Horsetail Whisk) is an unorthodox weapon that truly combines the Yin and Yang with a hard handle and soft, whip-like tail that can be used to aim for pressure points and strike, block, deflect, attack, and more importantly, snatch an opponent’s weapon then counter-attack.