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 electric handheld can opener?

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Our top picksBest Overall Can Opener: Cuisinart SC-60 Deluxe Can Opener.Best Value Electric Can Opener: Black and Decker Easycut Can Opener.Best Smooth Edge Electric Can Opener: Hamilton Beach Smooth Touch Electric Can Opener.Best Handheld Electric Can Opener: Kitchen Mama Electric Can Opener.

What tools are needed to make chocolate?

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At Melt, with our vast experience in creating delicious chocolates over the years, we know the essential chocolate-making tools every chocolatier needs.Palette Knife. … Chocolate Moulds. … Different Sized Spatulas. … Thermometer. … Whisk. … Piping Bags And Nozzles.

What is the best handheld cheese grater?

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Best Overall, Handheld: OXO Good Grips Etched Coarse Grater Whether you’re grating cheese for a casserole or prepping veggies, this pick from OXO keeps the control in your hands. The non-slip foot allows for secure grating when angled on your plate or cutting board.

What is a built in bench in a kitchen called?

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As the benchmark of kitchen furniture, banquettes are the perfect addition to any dining area. We’ve gathered a collection of the most popular styles to teach you how a banquette can add extra seating space, storage, and style to your space.

What are blacksmiths tongs called?

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The handles of tongs are called the reins, which are used by blacksmiths to open and close a pair of tongs. The opening and closing action is facilitated by the joint of the tongs, which is located where the reins meet.

Can I knead pasta in a food processor?

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If you have a food processor, you can have a batch of pasta dough ready in about two minutes flat. The fast-working action of the food processor blade mixes those eggs into the flour faster than your fingers ever could — and gives the dough a good kneading at the same time.

Is soapstone cookware safe?

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Because soapstone naturally conducts heat so well, it can retain heat for hours after being removed from the stove. Just like touching any other hot cookware, touching hot soapstone cookware can cause burns. Keep an eye on children, and warn guests about the potential for the soapstone pots and pans to still be hot.