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.

Is it worth getting an ice cream maker?

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Yes, they’re a specialist appliance, but if you’re serious about ice cream or just want to be able to make your own and know exactly what’s going into it, an ice cream maker is a worthy investment. Making your own ice cream is as easy as it gets and there are very few pieces of kit you need.

How do you refurbish a rusty Dutch oven?

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To fix up a rusty dutch oven, you really need to scrub all the rust off with coarse steel wool or a metal scouring pad and then re-season it to fix up the protective coating against more rusting.

How do I get a compost bin in Toronto?

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Contact 311 to submit a service request for a new or additional green bin, if you are a single family residential customer receiving curbside collection or a residential unit above commercial customer receiving collection services from the City of Toronto.

Is Birch OK for cutting board?

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Wooden cutting boards should be made from hard, tight-grained woods like hard rock maple, walnut, cherry, teak, bamboo, ash or birch. … They are better than ceramic or glass, but they feel “crunchy” when you try to cut quickly on them.

Can you get a double oven with a gas stove?

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That is a dual fuel range. That means it may work with both power and cooking gas. The dual-fuel attribute makes this appliance equally flexible and convenient, as you are able to perform both cooking and baking without worrying about petrol.

Can you deep fry in Circulon pan?

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Sizzle, sear, and simmer with an essential deep frying pan featuring heavy-duty hard-anodized construction and the TOTAL Nonstick System of raised circles and triple layer, premium quality nonstick for long-lasting food release and easy cleanup.

What are the different levels of Zwilling knives?

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You can read below what every knives series entails.Zwilling Four Star. Revolution in the world of chef’s knives. … Zwilling Four Star II. Very good, only better! … Miyabi by Zwilling. Beautiful design, stylish and unique. … Zwilling Diplôme. … Zwilling Pure. … Zwilling Pro. … Zwilling Professional S. … Zwilling 1731.

Do you need a roasting rack for roast?

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To ensure your meat is roasted—rather than steamed—you need a rack of some sort to raise it off the bottom of the pan. There are a few things from the kitchen that you can set the meat on: … Serve the veggies as a side dish to go with your roast. Foil: Roll foil into small balls and place them in the bottom of the pan.