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 thick metal can electric shears cut?

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While some models can cut up to 14-gauge metal, others support 20-gauge metal. Usually, a 14-gauge (lower gauge) rating is better to cut thick metal sheets, whereas a 20-gauge (higher gauge) results in cutting thin metal sheets.

What is an icing knife called?

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An offset spatula is ideal for tasks like spreading batter in a cake pan or frosting the top of a cake, when you need a little distance from the surface to prevent batter or icing from getting on your knuckles.

How long do you cook a turkey breast in a Reynolds bag?

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PLACE turkey breasts in oven bag on top of vegetables, separating for heat circulation. CLOSE oven bag with nylon tie; cut six 1/2-inch slits in top. Tuck ends of bag in pan. BAKE 1% to 2 hours or until meat thermometer reads 165°F in each breast, not touching the bone.

How do you use a bread buddy?

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Bread Buddy dispenses bread one slice at a time, fresh from the original wrapper! Just place the loaf inside, pull the edge of the wrapper around the outside, and then dispense bread with a pulldown, pop up motion.

What kind of mandoline is best?

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Best Mandoline Slicers at a GlanceBest Overall: Swissmar Borner V-1001 V-Slicer Plus Mandoline 5-Piece Set.Runner-up: OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer.Best Budget: Prepworks by Progressive International Adjust-A-Slice and Julienne Mandoline.Best for Beginners: Kyocera Soft Grip Mandoline.

Is broiler on top or bottom of oven?

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A broiler is a section of your oven – usually located near the top – that provides high, direct heat much like a grill. Broiling places food close to your oven’s heating element so that it can quickly cook, brown, char or caramelize.

What is Scanpan satin?

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SCANPAN Satin features a heavy impact bonded base with a disk of aluminium enveloped between two layers of high quality stainless steel to provide optimal heat transfer and retention.