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 the average size of a toaster oven?

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Toaster ovens range from about 16 x 8-inch to 20 x 10-inches in footprint. Toaster ovens are designed for usability, ease of maintenance, cooking functions, safety, and capacity. Conventional Toaster Oven: Designed for toasting, baking, and broiling.

What do you do with an embossed rolling pin?

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What else can you use an embossed rolling pin for?Pastry crust: To create a perfectly textured crust, emboss the top of a double-crust pie. … Shortbread: Because shortbread dough is a bit stiffer, it’s a great candidate for this decorative finish.Pasta: You can emboss homemade noodles.

Are lifted bowls good for dogs?

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Maybe you’ve even heard some of the benefits of raised feeders. They can be great for older dogs, because there’s less strain on the neck, hips, shoulders and joints. They can keep the feeding area cleaner by preventing your dog from spilling or pushing their bowl around the floor.

When were wooden potato mashers used?

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These mashers from the late 1800s and early 1900s, also known as muddlers, had either plain wooden handles or metal ones. Wire was used for manufacturing a century or more ago and its popularity lasted well into the 1940s.

What spatula is best for fish?

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For a fish spatula to do what it’s supposed to do, it needs to be stainless steel. The corollary, of course, is that metal spatulas are not a good choice for most nonstick cookware, given their propensity to scratch the pan’s coating.