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.

Do you really need an immersion blender?

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For most households, the answer is yes. Not only is an immersion blender easier to store than a bulky standing blender, but it can also accomplish nearly all of the same tasks. That includes fruity smoothies and frosty drinks made with frozen fruit or ice, creamy pestos, and even whipped cream.

What are cast iron trivets used for?

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Most antique American trivets were made of cast iron—or perhaps heavy wires—and were needed in the home for at least three daily household tasks. Short-legged trivets sat on stovetops to aid in slow cooking or maintaining heat in food, as well as for raising very hot dishes or pans above tabletops.

Are T-Fal pans bad for you?

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T-fal products are reliable and safe for you and the environment! T-fal guarantees clean, non-toxic coatings. … PTFE is also used in medicine and surgery: in pacemakers, the coatings of artificial limbs, and artery transplants. PTFE does not react in any way with water, food, or domestic cleaning products.

How many shots are in a jigger?

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A smaller 1 oz shot, or the 1 oz side of the jigger, is referred to as a “pony shot.”Type of pourAmount to pour (oz)Amount to pour (ml)Jigger Shot1.5 oz≈ 45 ml (44.36)Pony Shot1 oz≈ 30 ml (29.57)Double Shot3 oz≈ 90 ml (88.7)

Can you broil in a baking dish?

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3. Glass Baking Vessels. These aren’t designed for the intense heat of a broiler and can crack or shatter. (I’ve had a baking dish shatter under different circumstances, and that’s a mess I never want to clean up again.

Which is best juicer to buy?

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The 10 best juicers of 2022NutriBullet NBJ50200 Juicer Pro. Best juicer for most people. … Hurom HP Slow Juicer. Best juicer for looks and slow juicing. … Breville The 3x Bluicer. Best juicer and blender combo. … Nutribullet Slow Juicer. … Smeg Citrus Juicer. … Ninja JC101 Cold Press Pro. … Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus. … Kuvings EVO820.

Can you seal mason jars with a FoodSaver?

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The FoodSaver Jar Sealing Kit with Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer, Regular Jar Sealer, and Accessory Hose lets you create an airtight vacuum seal on both regular-mouth and wide-mouth mason-type jar lids.

How do I dispose of a faulty smoke detector?

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Recycle, reuse or dispose Contact the manufacturer of the smoke alarm – they might have a disposal service. If they don’t, you can put one smoke alarm in with general rubbish. There can be no more than one in a sack as smoke alarms contain radioactive substances, so large numbers could be hazardous.