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 does a muddler fly imitate?

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The Muddler Minnow was spawned, so to speak, by Don Gapen of Anoka, Minnesota in 1936, to imitate the sculpin. Gapen developed this fly to catch Nipigon strain brook trout in Ontario, Canada.

What canning jars are worth money?

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The most valuable mason jars are:Van Vliet Improved Jar – $23,500.Black Amber Magic Star Fruit Jar – $3,000. … 1933 Ball Upside Down Error Jar – $1,000. There are two types of Ball upside-down Mason jars. … The 1870 Chief Mason Jar – $800. (Photo: gregspurgeon.com) … 1858 Willoughby Stopple Jar – $500. (Photo: hoosierjar.com) …

What cookware should I have in my kitchen?

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8 Essential Pots and Pans for Getting Dinner on the TableCAST-IRON SKILLET. An old-fashioned cast-iron skillet is close to a perfect pan. … CAST-IRON GRILL PAN. … ROASTING PAN. … STRAIGHT-SIDED SAUTÉ PAN. … SAUCEPAN. … STOCKPOT. … DUTCH OVEN.

What kind of pan is best for sautéing?

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The 9 Best Sauté Pans for Perfect Searing, Braising, and BakingBest Overall: All-Clad Stainless Steel Saute Pan.Best Value: Blue Diamond Cookware Ceramic Sauté Pan.Best Eco-Friendly: Caraway Sauté Pan.Best Stainless Steel: Saveur Selects Stainless Steel Saute Pan.Best Nonstick: Calphalon Classic Nonstick Saute Pan.

What does HHH mean on my Taylor thermometer?

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HHH/HI or LLL/LO – This may appear on your thermometer’s display if the detected temperature is above/below than the maximum/minimum temperature threshold of your unit. Carefully remove the probe and allow it to return to room temperature.

What should not be used in cleaning the wooden rolling pin?

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Cleaning NotesDon’t use soap. Ever. Don’t do it! … Never leave the rolling pin soaking in water. Even if you’ve got lots of stuck on dough, it’s a much better idea to scrape and scrub it off than to soak the rolling pin. Soaking can cause the wood to bow, warp, or crack.

What is the bail handle on a Dutch oven for?

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Campfire Dutch ovens A bail handle is a handle like you would find on a bucket. The bail handle raises to be over top of the pot, and you can pick the whole pot up by that one handle. Such bail handles are also meant for use in for hanging the pot over a fire.

How much should I pay for a range hood?

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It typically costs between $400 and $1,500 to install a range hood, with the average being $750. Installing a ductless range or a replacement range hood with existing ductwork falls on the lower end.