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.

What is the best tool to cut old carpet?

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Tools Needed to Remove CarpetHeavy-Duty Utility Knife. It’s fairly easy to pull up an entire room of carpet in one section. … Pry Bar & Hammer. … Heavy-Duty Staple Remover. … Pliers. … Footstool and/or Knee Pads. … Gloves. … Eye Protection & Dust Masks. … Heavy-Duty Trash Bags.

What is the best pan to bake Irish soda bread?

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You can bake Irish soda bread on a baking sheet, in a baking pan, or in a cast iron skillet. I recommend a cast iron skillet because it helps guarantee a super crispy crust. Here’s how to keep your cast iron cookware seasoned.

What are y peelers used for?

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With a y-peeler, you end up pulling down along the length of it with your hand, as opposed to laterally scraping the vegetable the way straight peelers tend to work. Multiple grips are possible, depending on what you’re peeling.

Can Wooden Spoons be reused?

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As a garden helper: Repurpose old wooden spoons as a garden helper! Use the handle to create holes for seeds to be planted in. Use a permanent market to mark off 1 inch increments on the handle so you know how deep you are planting your seeds.

How much money does Joel Salatin make?

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Back then, he farmed 500 owned and leased acres. Salatin was proud of making the equivalent of about $40 per hour. Today, he manages a 2,000-acre organic farm that grosses $2 million a year. It supports 20 full-time salaries and offers a paying internship program for young, would-be producers.

How long does it take to bake bacon at 400?

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InstructionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F*.Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil (for easier clean up). … Lay bacon slices in a single layer on the foil.Bake in the oven for 12-20 minutes, until bacon is cooked how you like it. … Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper-towel lined plate to absorb excess grease.

Is it worth buying a grill pan?

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The good news is they’re decent at giving you grill marks and a good degree of charring, which does impart a bit of the characteristic grilled flavor to meats and vegetables. The bad news is they don’t even come close to imitating the real thing.

Are Farberware and KitchenAid the same?

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Although KitchenAid is the kind of company that makes sure that their products are compatible with all kinds of attachments, is it the same for Farberware products? … Well, the answer to this is yes, in most cases!