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.

How do you cut the sweetness in apple butter?

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If the apple butter tastes too sweet for you, add about 1/4 cup of vinegar to the mixture. This will add a bit of tartness to the apple butter. Also, if the butter is too chunky for your taste then let the apple butter cool down.

What happened IKEA Kitchen Planner?

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We have replaced the kitchen planning section of the IKEA Home Planner with an exciting new solution. But don’t worry, your design is safe with us! Would you like to see what your kitchen would look like in the new Kitchen Planner instead? Please contact us and we will help you take the next step.

What does Wisk mean?

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whisk verb (REMOVE) to take something or someone somewhere else suddenly and quickly: Our coffees were whisked away before we’d even finished them. We only had half an hour to see her before she was whisked off to some exotic location.

Are Debbie Meyer Green Boxes safe?

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Debbie Meyer GreenBoxes are all natural, BPA-free, FDA GRAS, Reusable, Hand Washable and Top Rack Dishwasher Safe, Microwave Safe, and Proudly Made in the USA. Debbie Meyer GreenBoxes come in various sizes that are perfect for school or office lunches, picnics, camping, leftovers, meal prep, and more.

Are wireless meat thermometers accurate?

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When it comes to choosing a meat thermometer, you’ll want to factor in probe length, wireless range, temperature range, and other handy features. … Our reviewer found the temperature reading to be accurate in all of her tests and thought the app was convenient.

What size is a 9×13 baking dish?

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Because there are no defined standards for bakeware, not all 13×9 pans are actually, well, 13 inches by 9 inches. Sometimes it might be due to a thicker edge, sometimes it might just be due to the pan’s design. Regardless, it’s important that you use a pan that is the right size.