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 make a simple mob grinder?

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Building the mob grinderDig a 2×2 hole in the ground. It only needs to be one layer deep. … Place your four treasure chests into the hole, all facing the same direction. … Place your four hoppers on top of the treasure chests. … Place your slabs on top of the hoppers.

Can I use cardboard as a cake board?

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If you are planning on making a large cake board to hold a large cake, it is best to use a piece of plywood wrapped in foil as the base. Mere cardboard might not be able to hold the weight of the cake.

Do you wet the sponge before applying foundation?

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Wetting your sponge thoroughly and letting it fully expand has to be your first step. Then, when you apply foundation or other product to it, it’ll already be full of water and won’t soak up so much product, saving you tons of product and money. When your makeup sponge is damp, it makes product application way easier.

What hand soap do chefs use?

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“To keep our hands from becoming overly dry and irritated, we like to use mild, natural soaps with botanically derived light fragrances.” One of the test kitchen’s winners is Mrs. Meyer’s Lavender Hand Soap, which uses aloe vera gel, olive oil and essential oils ($3.99 for 12½ ounces, mrsmeyers.com).

What is a double dutch oven used for?

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What is a Double Dutch Oven? A double Dutch oven is a versatile piece of cookware often used for slow cooking meals. It can be used as a traditional Dutch oven, and its lid can be repurposed as a skillet. You can use the oven and the lid together or separately.

Do label makers have different fonts?

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Older label machines could only print in one font and sometimes required you to type out each label individually, but today there are many more features. They come with different kinds of power requirements (batteries or AC power), different keyboard arrangements, and also different memory and storage options.

Are IKEA plants good?

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Are IKEA Houseplants Good? IKEA houseplants are considered good quality plants, especially for those beginning their plant collection. Shoppers recommend buying young, healthy-looking plants from IKEA and watching them grow.

Which parchment paper is best?

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Best Overall Rounds: PaperChef Parchment Paper Rounds. … Best Overall Roll: Wilton Parchment Paper Roll. … Best Eco-Friendly: If You Care Parchment Baking Sheets. … Best for Bamboo Steamers and Air Fryers: BY KITCHEN Air Fryer Parchment Paper. … Best Budget: Great Value Nonstick Parchment Paper.