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.

What is large kitchen equipment?

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When we talk about “Kitchen equipment” we usually refer to the larger items in the kitchen that handle the bulk of the prep and cooking processes. So this would be our stoves, chillers, freezers, microwaves, robot coups, blenders and the like.

What is pibil in cooking?

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Dishes cooked pibil—the term for anything roasted in a pib—are the Yucatán’s most distinguishing cuisine, and cochinita pibil, whole roasted pig rubbed in achiote, is the king of the Mayan barbecue pit. … For such a remarkable dish, the recipe is quite simple: Rub pork in a marinade.

Why is Tupperware banned in America?

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Plastics like Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS) have been shown to have hormone-mimicking, estrogenic properties. BPA has even been linked to breast cancer tumors. … (Note: As of March 2010, items sold by Tupperware US and CA are BPA-free.) Just because something is labeled BPA-free doesn’t mean it’s safe.

What size is Le Creuset 30?

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How To Find Out What Size Your Le Creuset Cookware IsLe Creuset Skillet and Grill Pan SizesLe Creuset #2710.6 inches (deep skillet)Le Creuset #3011.75 inchesLe Creuset #3413.3 inchesLe Creuset #4015.75 inches (oval)

Does the Brother P-Touch label maker?

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The P-touch PT-D210 makes it easy to create great-looking labels for your home and home office. With its convenient one-touch keys, you can quickly access fonts, symbols, frames and templates.Printing TechnologyThermalBrandBrotherConnectivity TechnologyUSBModel NameBrotherCompatible DevicesPC

How do you remove mold from a cutting board?

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Bleach It Clean For cutting board cleaning and mold removal, mix 1 teaspoon of bleach into 2 quarts of water. Dip a scrub brush into the mixture and scrub the cutting board with it, moving the brush in small circles to work the solution into all the nooks and crannies.

What are the types of smoke detector?

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There are two main types of smoke alarms for home use: ionisation and photoelectric. Photoelectric smoke alarms are usually much faster at detecting smoke from smouldering synthetic material than ionisation alarms.