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 you make malt loaf in a bread maker?

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Malt loaf recipe The black treacle and sticky sultanas make a great combo. Our recipe shows you how to make this malf loaf in a breadmaker and by hand too. Once you’ve made this sticky cake once, we’re sure its going to become a family favourite.

Can stainless steel knives be sharpened?

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To sharpen a dull Western stainless-steel knife take a few strokes on the 600-grit stone, proceed to the 800- to 1,200-, and finish with a 2,000- or a 4,000-grit, then strop. … To sharpen Japanese stainless knives, start with a 400- to 600-grit stone, proceed to an 800- to 1,200-grit, and finish with a 6,000-grit.

What are the types of food storage?

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Generally speaking, there are four main types of food storage to mix-and-match in your supply: dry staples, freeze dried, dehydrated and canned. Each has pros and cons, but here are the basics.

What is the crepe tool called?

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Crepe cooking machines are commonly referred to as crepe makers or crepe griddles. They are also known as billig, mainly in Brittany, France, where crêpes originate. Billig is a mutated form of the breton word pillig meaning “crepe maker”.

What does the Bible say about towels?

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Very truly, I tell you, servants are not greater than their master, nor are messengers greater than the one who sent them. If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.” Jesus called his disciples to pick up the towel and become servants to others, even those who would betray them.

How much coffee do you put in a coffee pot?

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Measure Your Grounds: Add the desired amount of grounds to the filter: about 1 tablespoon per 5 to 6 fluid ounces of cold water for regular coffee, and 2 tablespoons per 5 to 6 fluid ounces for strong coffee. Or check out our helpful Measurement Chart and Cups Calculator.