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 I use cast iron skillet for pizza?

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Yes! Cast iron is the BEST for pizza. A cast-iron skillet with olive oil is going to give you the very best crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, deep-dish pizza crust. You can’t get this kind of crust with any other pan!

Is vintage silverplate worth anything?

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Since there is only a small amount of silver on each item, there is no melting value for silverplate. Pieces that are more decorative, rare, and in good condition might sell for more money. Silverplate value is more about the antique market than it is about the metal market.

Is Dutch oven offensive?

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A “Dutch oven” is, on the face of it, not a derogatory use of “Dutch” as this usually refers to a heavy cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid, but is also a brick oven where the cooking is done by the pre-heated walls, and a metal shield for roasting before an open fire.

Does all clad make a toaster oven?

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ALL-CLAD ALL-CLAD Digital Toaster Oven Enjoy endless cooking possibilities with the All-Clad Digital Toaster Oven. Bake, toast, roast, dehydrate, air fry and much more.

What is the thing that opens wine bottles?

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Also known as a waiter’s corkscrew, a wine key has three important parts: a foil cutter, a lever, and a “worm”. The foil cutter, which looks like a small knife, is simply used to remove the foil from the top of your wine bottle.

What is the quietest range hood?

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9 Quietest Range Hoods1) BROAN NuTone BCSQ130SS Under Cabinet Range Hood. … 2) IKTCH 36″ Wall Mount Range Hood. … 3) Cosmo 668ICS900 Island Range Hood. … 4) IKTCH 30″ Wall Mount Range Hood. … 5) Hauslane – Chef Series WM-538 Wall Mount Range Hood. … 6) Empava 36″ Island Range Hood.

How much food storage do I need for 3 months?

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A 3-month food storage list from the Latter-Day Saints Church contains at least 90 to 100 lbs of grains, 14 to 16 lbs of legumes, 7 to 9 lbs of dairy, 15 to 17 lbs of sugar, 2 lbs of salt (+ assorted herbs and spices), and 7 to 9 lbs of fats – for every average adult per household.

Should you put raw chicken in a slow cooker?

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Totally up to you. While chicken is meant to be slow cooked from raw, many do like to just brown or sear it first. This can help to lock in moisture, speed up cooking time or simply to improve visual appearance of the finished dish. Keep in mind that chicken will release a lot of liquid during cooking.