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 I know if my punch bowl is antique?

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Look at your piece under the light. Crystal is clear and polished, with no visible seams. Bring your antique punch bowl to an appraiser to determine value. Sometimes an antique punch bowl may be worth more with its original cups, often made from the same matching material, such as cut glass.

What is the best way to clean a cast iron skillet?

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To clean, just use mild dish soap (that’s right, it’s okay to use a little soap!) and a scouring pad or a cast iron pan cleaning brush. Wash it, scrub it, rinse it, then wipe it out well and season it with a few drops of oil and store with a paper towel covering the cooking surface.

Do baked potatoes cook faster with or without foil?

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Wrapping potatoes in foil does not hasten baking. On the contrary, since the foil itself has to be heated before the potato begins to bake, cooking times increase slightly. Not only do you get better baked potatoes when you bake them unwrapped, you also save money.

How do you make chips without a mandolin?

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4 Easy Ways to Thinly Slice Potatoes (Without a Mandoline)1 – Use a Vegetable Peeler. Using a vegetable peeler is probably going to be one of the best things that you can do. … 2 – Use a Cheese Planer. … 3 – Using a Sharp and Thin Knife. … 4 – Use a Food Processor.

Can you bake in a toaster oven?

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Whether it’s too hot to use your regular oven or you’re looking for a solution for small-batch cooking and baking, your toaster oven is up to the task. Sure, it’s great for making toast but it can also cook meat, bake pastries and roast veggies.

Why is my water heater pouring out water?

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When the water temperature is set too high, or if water enters the system at high pressures, the heater pressure increases. Faulty temperature and pressure relief valve. Water heater leaks also occur because of the temperature and pressure relief valve, known as the T&P valve.

Is JavaPresse grinder worth?

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Our Verdict. If you’re looking for a portable coffee grinder, the JavaPresse Coffee Company Manual should be at the top of your list. It excels at making fine grinds for pour over coffee and its all stainless steel body feels near indestructible.

What are the indication of evisceration?

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Indications of enucleation/evisceration stratified by traumatic and non-traumatic groups.Indicationsn (%)Disfiguring blind eye22 (20.6)Painful blind eye9 (8.4)Endophthalmitis5 (4.7)Painful eye3 (2.8)