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 do you seal an unfinished cutting board?

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Seal the Cutting Board To protect your cutting board, you have to apply oil to seal the surface of the hardwood. Squeeze a liberal amount of butcher block wood oil or food-grade mineral oil onto a cloth rag. Apply the oil to all sides of the wood by rubbing thoroughly. Reapply until the wood stops absorbing the oil.

Which brand is best for pressure cooker?

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Best Pressure CookerHawkins Contura Hard Anodised Aluminium Pressure Cooker (GrabOn Recommended)Pigeon Stovekraft Induction Base Aluminium Pressure Cooker (Most Popular Choice)Hawkins Stainless Steel Induction Pressure Cooker.Prestige Deluxe Alpha Outer Lid Stainless Steel Pressure.

Can you bake macarons on parchment paper?

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Unfortunately, parchment paper and wax paper are not interchangeable. To make a flawless macaron you need a non-stick, heat-safe surface to pipe your cookie on, and parchment paper is a great solution. Plus, not all wax papers are meant to go in the oven, they could melt or worse ignite (yikes!).

What is the difference between a box grater and a Microplane?

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A microplane grater comes with fine blades, which allows it to shave much more finely and consistently as compared to a traditional box grater. Because of the sharp and precise blades, a microplane requires less effort to use, and produces fluffier results. We can use the microplane grater to grate in both directions.

What type of nonstick cookware is best?

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Our Top PicksBest Overall: Zwilling Madura Plus 11-inch Nonstick Deep Fry Pan.Best Value: Nordic Ware 10-inch Fry Pan.Best Set: All-Clad Hard Anodized 2-Piece Nonstick Cookware Set, 10-inch and 12-inch. Best Oven-Safe: Caraway 10.5-Inch Fry.Best Splurge: Le Creuset 11-inch Toughened Nonstick Pro Pan.

What are magnalite pots made of?

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The Magnalite History Made of a unique, durable aluminum and magnesium alloy, these shiny silver kitchen tools have a denser base and thinner sides than most of their cookware counterparts, allowing the pots and pans to first heat more evenly, then distribute that heat faster during the cooking process.