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 secure a hanging pot rack?

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To do this, mark where you want your holes, pre-drill pilot holes and find where the holes match up in the attic. Cut your 2 x 4’s to size, and nail them to the existing ceiling joists. Now you can simply screw your pot rack hooks into the joists. Try not to hang your wrought iron rack above the stove.

What is the raw material for aluminium foil?

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The aluminum foil label begins as raw material that has to be extracted from bauxite. This ore actually has not only the hydrated aluminum oxide needed to create the aluminum used in many applications, but it also contains iron.

Which juicer is best for oranges?

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The best orange juicersBreville Citrus Press Pro. The best orange juicer you can buy. … Smeg Citrus Juicer. … BLACK+DECKER 32oz Citrus Juicer. … NutriBullet NBJ50200 Juicer Pro. … Verve Culture Artisan Citrus Juicer. … Chef’n Freshforce Citrus Juicer. … Cuisinart Citrus Juicer. … OXO Good Grips 2-in-1 Citrus Juicer.

What kind of thermometer do you use for grilling?

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Best Overall: ThermoPro Large LCD Digital Grill Thermometer. Best Wireless: Yummly Smart Digital Meat Thermometer. Best Instant Read: Weber Instant Read Meat Thermometer. Best ThermoPro: ThermoPro Wireless Remote Meat Thermometer.

What size is a large sauté pan?

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Pans are measured according to the diameter of the lip, not the diameter of the cooking surface. Most home burners can only comfortably fit a pan of around 12 inches in diameter. Because of its straight sides, a 12-inch sauté pan will also have a large, 12-inch-wide cooking surface (about 113 square inches).

How do I cook a ribeye in a skillet?

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Add butter and olive oil to the skillet and allow the butter to melt completely. Tilt your skillet from side to side to make sure that your skillet is well coated with the butter. Add your rib eye steak to the butter and olive oil and cook until the bottom of the rib eye steak is brown and caramelized, about 5 minutes.

Can induction cookware be nonstick?

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The Le Creuset brand is another crowd favorite, probably most well known for their beautiful dutch ovens. However, they make good quality pots and pans as well, including this induction-compatible nonstick cookware set. … These pans are also oven safe to 500 degrees, and dishwasher safe too!