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 a coffee roasting business make?

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“If you’re selling coffee for $26 per kilogram and buying green for $8.50 per kilogram, at 80 per cent yield, that’s $10 once roasted, plus $3 for packaging and labour, you’re making a gross profit of $13.

How do you cook salmon in Martha Stewart parchment paper?

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DirectionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Cut four 12-by-17-inch pieces of parchment. … Season fish with salt and pepper. Arrange a fillet on one side of crease on each piece of parchment. … Bake on 2 rimmed baking sheets, 10 minutes for medium-rare.

How many lobsters fit in a 20 quart pot?

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But, for a bigger crowd, consider the 19-20-quart pot, which can handle 5 to 6 lobsters. The key is not overcrowding the pot and covering all of the lobsters with water or else the heat won’t circulate evenly.

What toasters have a bagel setting?

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In particular there are Cuisinart toasters where the bagel button only lengthens the time of the toasting and does not change the pattern. The bagel feature adds extra time to the toasting cycle to allow for thicker breads. You may also use the bagel button for English muffins and other thick breads.

Is ear thermometer accurate for adults?

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Tympanic thermometers, or digital ear thermometers, use an infrared sensor to measure the temperature inside the ear canal and can give results within seconds. If a person uses it correctly, the results will be accurate. However, ear thermometers may not be as accurate as contact ones.

Is it better to bake bread in a Dutch oven?

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In fact, many no-knead and other artisan-style breads are actually better when baked in a Dutch oven, compared to a sheet tray or bread tin. That’s because a Dutch oven creates a steamy environment for the bread to bake in. The results are superior lift and a fantastic crispy crust.

Can you use a chef’s knife to carve a turkey?

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The Chef’s Knife: The all-star of the kitchen year-round, the chef’s knife is used for slicing, mincing and chopping. If you’re a seasoned home cook, you probably use your chef knife a lot already. This kind of familiarity is helpful when you’re slicing into a turkey or any other large cut of meat.

How much do cooks make on cruise ships?

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While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $105,000 and as low as $17,000, the majority of Cruise Ship Cook salaries currently range between $26,000 (25th percentile) to $53,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $96,000 annually across the United States.

What is the best hand held grater?

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Best gratersMicroplane stainless steel premium classic zester.Masterclass zester.Victorinox compact grater.ProCook narrow micro grater.Colourworks set of four graters.Stellar acid-etched coarse grater.Victorinox coarse grater.Masterclass rotary cheese grater.