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.

Can you overcook short ribs in slow cooker?

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Easy Short Ribs in the Slow Cooker They are essentially impossible to overcook unless you completely forgot about them for… longer than you’d ever actually forget about them. They make their own sauce as they cook and go with SO many things.

Is silicone better than parchment paper?

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Are Silicone Baking Mats Better Than Parchment? The mats certainly have advantages over parchment paper. They’re easy to slip into a baking sheet, and their comparative weight (60 to 117 grams) helps them stay put better than even our favorite parchment sheets (4 grams).

How do you start a Black and Decker coffee maker?

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Push the ON/OFF button to start the brewing cycle. Let the carafe fill about halfway, then turn off the coffee maker by pushing the ON/OFF button once again. Let the coffee maker and carafe soak for 15 minutes, then turn on the machine to complete the cycle.

Are steam juicers good?

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If anyone wants large amounts of juice from all kinds of berries and fruits, steam juicers are the best option for juice lovers. Because the steam juicer can extract juice from many fruits at once. Processing a lot of fruit in a short time, the steam juicer performs most effectively.