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 much does it cost to empty a Bagster?

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Roll Off Dumpster Rental Cost vs Bagster Cost For the pick up of the bagster, you should approximate that cost at around $160. For an average, all-in cost of the Bagster waste disposal methodr, you should budget around $225.

How do you cook asparagus so it doesn’t get stringy?

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After you’ve cut the stems properly, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. On a large sheet pan, toss the asparagus with olive oil, and season it with salt and pepper. The spears can be arranged close to each other, but avoid any overlapping. Roast until tender (about 15 minutes).

What is the best tool for trimming palm trees?

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What is the Best Tool to Trim Palm Trees? The best tool to trim a palm tree if it is small is a set of bypass pruning shears. If you are cutting an outdoor palm tree that is over 15 feet tall, you will want to use a pole saw to reach hard to get areas. Check out this pole saw and chainsaw combo on Amazon.

What is IH PAN?

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Inductive heater (IH) heats the pot via magnetic beam, while the board itself does not generate heat. Its heating principles are, while placing the pot on the magnetic board, electric current which circulates to the magnetic coil under the top cover is generated, followed by the generation of magnetic line.

How do you measure spices with a measuring spoon?

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Take a pinch of any spice. This equates to about 1/8 teaspoon, so put it into your measuring spoon to see how close you come. If the recipe calls for a dash, it’s about 1/2 of a pinch or 1/16 of a teaspoon. Repeat a few times until you have a strong sense of the difference between a pinch and dash between your fingers.

What is the used of spatula in baking?

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A narrow spatula that is built with a thin, flexible stainless steel blade. This spatula is used for frosting cakes and to spread toppings or mixtures smoothly over the food being prepared. The spatula is used as a decorating tool but can also be used to serve slices of cake, pieces of pie or bars. …

How old is my blue mason jar?

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If you have a Ball jar, you can date most of them just by looking at the logo. Every few years, the Ball Manufacturing Co changed the logo and if you compare yours to a reliable chart, you know how old it is.