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.

Who was EC Simmons?

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Edward Campbell Simmons (E.C. Simmons) completed the first prototype to satisfaction in 1867. Without any premeditation, he wrote in pencil on the fresh pine wooden axe: Keen Kutter. At first, Keen Kutter referred to a particular kind of axe whose ultra-thin blade worked best on soft woods.

Is it rude to stick chopsticks in rice in Japan?

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Fun fact: Sticking your chopsticks vertical in a bowl of rice is bad in Japan. Called tsukitate-bashi (突き立て箸), it is incredibly taboo because it reminds Japanese people of funerals, where a bowl of rice is left with two chopsticks standing vertically in the center. It’s also supposed to bring bad luck.

Are Lagostina pots and pans good?

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Lagostina has done a very good job of presenting incredibly high-quality cookware pieces with excellent durability and great aesthetics. Best of all, their cookware lines are quite a bit less expensive than some other top brands.

What is Maillard reaction coffee?

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The most important of these caramelisation reactions is known as the Maillard reaction, a non-enzymatic reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that causes coffee beans to “brown”. The reaction also produces an abundance of flavour and aromatic compounds in the coffee, which contributes to its distinct taste.

What is the best blender in Sri Lanka?

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Best Blenders & Grinders Price in Sri LankaPigeon Egnite 3 Jar Mixer Grinder. … Abans Commercial Blender – SHG900. … Abans Thunder Bullet Blender. … 18 % Off. … 18 % Off. … 18 % Off. Sanford 3 in 1 Blender With Mill – 350W. … 18 % Off. Sanford 2 in 1 Blender with Grinder – 350W. … 17 % Off. Sanford Commercial Blender.

Can you make chilli in pressure cooker?

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Build Your Recipe Box Chili in the electric pressure cooker is super fast and extremely convenient. This version is on the gently spiced side, so if you’re looking for more heat, feel free to increase the chili powder or add a big pinch of cayenne – or throw a couple of extra jalapeños into the pot.