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 goes well with smoked chicken?

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Just about any classic picnic side dishes would go with smoked chicken. Pasta salads, vegetable salads, fruit salads, baked beans…. hungry yet? Our favorites are baked potatoes and fresh green beans.

Can aluminum foil go through airport security?

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You can bring aluminum foil on a plane in both carry-on bags and checked bags. Don’t worry. The TSA x-ray machines can see through aluminum foil, so you can use foil to wrap up food or other things and bring them on a plane.

Can you cook a ham in an electric roasting pan?

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Turn on your electric roaster to 275 degrees F. Set the thermometer to alert you when the ham reaches 140 degrees F. Once the oven reaches 275 degrees, the ham will take 15-20 minutes per pound to heat through. An eight-pound ham takes just over 2 hours to heat through.

Which brand digital thermometer is best?

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Thermometer – best digital thermometers in IndiaOmron MC 720 Non Contact Digital Infrared Forehead Thermometer. … Vandelay Infrared Thermometer. … Vandelay Flexible Tip Digital Thermometer. … Yuwell Infrared IR Non-Contact Forehead Thermometer. … Dr Trust (USA) Waterproof Flexible Tip Digital Thermometer.

What is the best material for a muddler?

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1. Wood. Wooden muddlers are the most primitive of the muddlers but are also the most effective which is why it is still the go-to muddler of most bartenders. Firstly, wooden bartenders are made from naturally available materials and without the addition of lacquer, it is very reliable and can last for years.