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 is a ferby pencil?

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Ferby Triangular Pencils are a durable 5″ beginner’s pencil with an extra thick lead and a wide, triangular-round barrel that naturally facilitates a functional grasp, while helping to eliminate hand fatigue.

Which type of cutting board is the most hygienic?

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Wooden cutting boards Dean O. Cliver found in his studies that wooden cutting boards are the most hygienic of all cutting board materials. He mentioned in his studies that the “wooden cutting boards are more resistant to bacterial contamination than plastic, fiberglass or polyethylene.”

What setting is low on a West Bend slow cooker?

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Use settings 3, 4 and 5 (low, medium high) for cooking. The setting you choose determines the length of time the food will cook. A typical meal with meat and vegetables needs 7 to 10 hours to cook at the low or #3 setting, 4 to 6 hours at the medium or #4 setting, and 2 to 3 hours at the high or #5 setting.

Can you add drawers to IKEA cabinets?

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If you have nominal 18” wide cabinets that are 24” deep in your kitchen (or anywhere for that matter), you can install IKEA Maximera drawers as pull-outs in the cabinets with no alteration of the existing cabinets or the IKEA drawers. All that is required are some screws and two 16” lengths of 1×2 wood for each drawer.

Is it OK to wash and reuse wooden chopsticks?

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(WWBT) – You’ve probably eaten with wooden chopsticks in a restaurant. They’re not supposed to be washed for reuse. … But break them open and stick them in food or put them in your mouth, and bacteria gets into the grain of the wood. That can’t be washed or sanitized, which is why they’re not supposed to be reused.

What is a 4 inch paring knife used for?

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With a blade measuring only 2 ½ to 4 inches long, the paring knife is shaped like a chef’s knife in miniature with a curved blade and pointed tip; however, its small size makes it the perfect choice for ingredients that require detailed handwork, from peeling fruits and vegetables to scoring meats and deveining shrimp.

Can you machine wash dish drying mat?

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CARE: For best results, machine wash The Original Dish Drying Mat separately in cold water with a liquid detergent. Air dry or tumble dry low. Do not iron. Do not use bleach, fabric softener or dryer sheets.