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 is biryani different from pulao?

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Biryani is made using the draining method of cooking–which basically means the rice is par-boiled in water, and then drained, dried and used to layer up. Pulao is made through the absorption method, so the amount of water or stock is completely absorbed by the rice and vegetables in the dish.

Are pocket scales legal?

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If you run a bakery, grocery store, deli, or other business that determines price based on weight, you likely use a digital weigh scale. While these scales are an industry standard for determining cost, certified “legal-for-trade” versions of these scales are required by law.

What is the largest trash can for a kitchen?

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While the exact sizes will vary due to the other factors in this list, generally a bathroom trash can will be around 4 gallons, a bedroom or office trash can will be 7–10 gallons, and kitchen trash cans tend to be 12–16 gallons.

How long do you cook a stuffed turkey per pound?

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Calculate turkey cooking time and temperature. The simplest way to figure out turkey roasting times is to calculate 13 minutes per pound at 350°F for an unstuffed turkey (that’s about 3 hours for a 12- to 14-lb. turkey), or 15 minutes per pound for a stuffed turkey.

Can you put wine in a slow cooker?

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Don’t add too much wine or liquor. Unlike cooking on the stovetop or oven, where the heat is much higher and food often simmers without a lid, wine and liquor don’t boil down and reduce in a slow cooker. … Otherwise, use wine or liquor to deglaze the pan after browning meat, then add it to the slow cooker.

How do you sanitize a cutting board?

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How to clean and sanitize different types of cutting boardsScrape off food particles.Wash with warm, soapy water.Rinse in clean water.Sanitize (either in the dishwasher or by hand)Air dry or dry with a clean cloth.

Does the Brother P Touch label maker?

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The Brother P touch PT D210 makes it easy to create great looking labels for your home and home office. With its convenient one touch keys, you can quickly access fonts, symbols, frames, and templates.Printing TechnologyThermalBrandBrotherConnectivity TechnologyUSBModel NameBrotherCompatible DevicesPC

Does a gravy boat need a ladle?

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If the gravy boat has a spout, bringing the spout as close to the food as possible while slowly sloping the gravy boat toward the food will ensure that only the food is doused in gravy. If the gravy boat does not have a spout or is too full, use a small ladle or spoon to serve the gravy.