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 cookware do Indian chefs use?

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Indian restaurant chefs use heavy, flat bottomed, stainless steel Indian cookware. UK takeaways rarely use a Kadai. After a little use, they start to become ‘seasoned’, where they soak up oils and spices. I swear it makes the curry taste better!

What kind of spatula do you use on Blackstone?

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The Blackstone Signature Griddle Spatula is made of durable stainless steel, so you can griddle for a long time to come. This amazing spatula features an ergonomic slip-resistant grip and heat resistant handle, allowing you to get right up to your griddle without your handle getting hot, or you getting uncomfortable.

Is a tapered rolling pin better?

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Tapered rolling pins are generally considered to be the best choice for rolling out pastry and yeasted doughs. The ends of a tapered pin are easy to grip and make it easy to move the dough around your work space, stretching it as you go.

Are rotary cheese graters worth it?

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Rotary Graters Are Safe and Efficient and Grate Cheese Quickly. As it turned out, we liked the rotary graters a lot. … Each did a good job of finely grating mounds of Parmesan—and in much less time than our favorite rasp-style grater, which is what we’d ordinarily use for the task.

What is the best material for paring knife?

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What to Consider When Choosing the Best Paring KnifeStainless steel blades are the top choice for the average home cook. … Carbon steel blades are often the choice of professional chefs because they’re unmatched in performance, because, when freshly sharpened, they’re sharper than stainless.

Are Kogami knives made in China?

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Armaghan Ghiai doesn’t recommend Kogami Steel. Made in China. These are imitations of Japanese knives. … But the new sharpener is not any better, the knives dull very quickly and are not of good quality.

Can pine wood be used for cutting boards?

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The simple answer is, you can use whatever you like for it. Each wood species has pros and cons for cutting board use, though. Of course, most pine is relatively soft wood and if you do cut on it, you will likely chop it up pretty good. The simple answer is, you can use whatever you like for it.

What is the best way to clean kitchen cabinets?

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General cleaning: Mix a 50/50 solution of vinegar and warm water and put into a spray bottle. Mist on cabinets, let sit for a minute or two and then wipe clean with a soft cloth. This step is optional. Add a few drops of liquid dishwashing detergent to the vinegar and water solution to clean extremely grimy cabinets.