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 do you make red velvet cake bright red?

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Some ways to do this is by substituting baking powder in place of baking soda, using a natural non-alkalized cocoa powder, adding more white vinegar or buttermilk to your red velvet recipe, to achieve a bright red color.

Can you put a runner rug in the kitchen?

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For narrow or small kitchens, kitchen runner rugs across the space help elongate and widen the room. These rugs can also help separate or define spaces in the kitchen, especially if you have an open-plan kitchen. For example, you can use different rugs to create clear differentiation between the working and dining …

What size trash bag for 35 Gallon can?

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Bag Size Reference Chart:Wheeled Trash Can SizeBag DimensionBag Size20 Gallon40″W x 46″H40-45 Gallon24 Gallon40″W x 46″H40-45 Gallon32 Gallon40″W x 50″H55 Gallon35 Gallon40″W x 50″H55 Gallon

Does pulled pork in slow cooker need liquid?

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Your liquid should not cover your pork in the slow cooker: it should only come up about a quarter of the way up the sides. The pork will make more liquid as it cooks, and you need to leave room for that. And 10 hours later, this huge hunk of meat is tender and ready.

What is a coffee maker with a burner?

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A Siphon, or vacuum coffee maker, is a “full immersion” brew system. That means instead of boiling the coffee it uses a constant heat source (the burner) to create an internal vacuum that moves the water from one chamber to the next.

Is Kuhn Rikon a good brand?

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Kuhn Rikon products are characterised by outstanding Swiss design. This has been recognised in recent years as some of the innovative and superbly functional products have won many design awards, such as RedDot and IF awards, as well as the French ‘Grand Prix Table et Cadeau’.

Should pantry cabinets match kitchen cabinets?

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Should your pantry cabinets match your kitchen cabinets? In short, we typically recommend that you keep your cabinets consistent throughout your kitchen and pantry. Although it’s fine to mix and match, using the same cabinets throughout creates a nice uniformity that adds value when it comes time to resell.

Is Melitta a good coffee maker?

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They make excellent coffee and make it quickly. They are very simple to use and very easy to add water and coffee. The multiple settings for coffee strength work, we always use the highest setting. The coffee is hot and the carafe keeps it warm for a couple of hours.