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.

Can you vent a standard water heater through the wall?

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Direct. With direct vent installations, there is a sealed combustion chamber and a flue pipe. They can vent separately or together through a double-wall pipe. Compared to atmospheric, direct-vent water heaters offer more installation flexibility because they can vent horizontally.

Can you bake cookies on foil only?

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Ultimately, the scientific reason you should never bake cookies on a foil-lined baking sheet is simple: The parts of your cookie dough that come in direct contact with the foil are exposed to more concentrated heat than the rest of your cookies, thanks to aluminum’s natural conductor properties.

How do you make Texas casserole?

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StepsHeat oven to 375°. Cook beef, onion, celery and garlic in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.Stir soup, corn, picante, chili powder and pepper into beef mixture. Spoon into ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole. … Bake uncovered 40 minutes.

What size handles for kitchen Drawers?

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Determine Size While there is no set rule, we generally recommend that the pull length is approximately 1/3 of the cabinet or drawer width. Small Drawers that are 12” or less typically work best with a pull that is 3” to 4” long or a knob that is 1” in diameter.

Is there a thermometer that measures humidity?

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ThermoPro TP50 Thermometer Hygrometer With highly accurate temperature and humidity readings and a wide measurement range, the humidity meter TP50 is the perfect household device to keep you and your family’s living conditions optimal.

What can you use instead of a rolling pin for dough?

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But, if you need to roll dough, here are a few things you can use.1 – Wine Bottle. A wine bottle is the perfect substitute for a traditional rolling pin. … 2 – Drinking Glass. … 3 – Reusable Water Bottle. … 4 – Soda Can. … 5 – PVC Pipe. … 6 – Tortilla Press. … 7 – A Watermelon. … 8 – Wooden Dowel.