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 kind of scale do professional bakers use?

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The best for bakers If you like to bake bread at home, you can’t do better than the MyWeigh KD8000 Bakers Math Kitchen Scale. It has a high weighing capacity of 17 pounds and 6 ounces, a big easy-to-read screen, and the ability to work with baker’s percentages when you need to adjust your recipe.

Should I cook the turkey upside down first?

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If you’ve never heard of flipping and cooking turkey upside down, here’s the idea: For a juicier bird, roast your turkey breast-side down for the first 30–45 minutes of cooking and then flip it back over to crisp up the top.

Who owns the cookware company?

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Merten & Storck had sales of more than $11.2 million last year. DRONGEN, Germany—The Cookware Company, known for its GreenPan, GreenChef and BK brands, has acquired Merten & Storck, a German company founded in 1906 that manufactures enameled cookware.

What is a bark peeler called?

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The bark spud (also known as a peeling iron, peeler bar, peeling spud, or abbreviated to spud) is an implement which is used to remove bark from felled timber.

Can you cook burgers on a cast-iron skillet?

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Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Place the hamburger patties in the pan. … For medium burgers, cook the patties for 5 minutes on each side. Flip the burgers only once during cooking.

How thick should a bamboo cutting board be?

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Bamboo is much lighter than hardwood. Since Bamboo cutting boards can be made extremely thin, they are much less likely to crack than hardwood cutting boards. (The sweet-spot for bamboo is about 3/4″ thick, no larger than 18″ x 24″.)

How do you fry plantains in an air fryer?

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Line the plantains in the basket in a single layer. Then spray some oil and sprinkle salt, if using. Turn on air fryer to 380°F. Cook plantain for 10-12 minutes, flipping over half way through.

What are grape shears used for?

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Answer: The silver “scissors” you have described, known as grape shears, were special tools used to cut away small clusters of grapes from large, formal Victorian dining table centerpieces. The clusters were then served with a dessert course.

Which potatoes are best for fries?

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High starch potatoes like Idaho potatoes (also called Russet potatoes) are best for French fries. This variety is denser and they have the least amount of moisture in them.