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 recycle Styrofoam in Portland Maine?

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Styrofoam is not recyclable at our facility. It is not economically feasible to transport enough ultra-light foam product to make up for the transportation costs to the foam recycling facilities (the closest one is in New Jersey).

What do Alzheimer’s patients like to eat?

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3.Leafy Greens. Veggies such as spinach, kale and Swiss chard are all great sources of folate, or Vitamin B9, which is shown to improve cognition in older adults. … Vegetables. … Berries and Cherries. … Dark Chocolate. … Fish. … Nuts. … Seeds. … Spices.

What is the best slow juicer to buy?

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10 Best Juicers of 2022 for Greens, Fruits and BeyondBest Overall Juicer: Breville Juice Fountain SL Cold Plus.Best Value Juicer: Hamilton Beach Easy Clean Big Mouth 2-Speed Juice Extractor.Best Masticating Juicer: Hurom H200 Easy Clean Slow Juicer.Fastest Juicer: Breville Juice Fountain Elite.

What is the largest size saucepan?

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When it comes to volume, a 20-cm (8-inch) saucepan can hold 4 quarts of liquid (about 4.5 litres). Now, some cookware creators do make larger saucepans than this, the biggest saucepan we’ve found in our research is 22 cm (8.6 inches).

Can you use cast iron pan to bake pie?

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A standard pie pan is a 9-inch round, so your best bet for skillet pie success is with a 9-inch cast-iron skillet. A 10-inch skillet will also work—just make sure you have enough crust to cover the bottom and sides. Any larger and your bake times will be off, resulting in burnt crust or underdone filling.

What is the best tool to cut cardboard?

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Utility knives and hobby knives are best, as they have very sharp, replaceable blades. Cardboard dulls edges quickly! Other knives that work well are contractor’s knives, for thicker cardboard and scalpels for curves and more intricate work. Both of these types also use disposable blades.