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 big should a bean pot be?

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Bean pots also vary widely in size, though two- and three-quart (2-3 L) pots are by far the most common. A one-quart (1 L) bean pot holds enough beans to feed two people sufficiently, while large families might find pots bigger than three quarts (3 L) to be excessive.

What sauce is on chicken cordon bleu?

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This chicken dish is everything you want and more: Tender chicken, ham, and swiss cheese rolled and lightly breaded, then baked to crispy perfection and topped with a rich dijon cream sauce!

How do you sharpen a cork borer?

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To use it you insert the brass cone into the borer, the blade is then brought forward to rest on the edge of the borer. Thumb pressure is applied to the back of the steel blade which when rotated sharpens the cutting edge of the cork borer.

How much is the Coravin wine opener?

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The Coravin is available in different models that come with different features, although the original Model One works perfectly well for the average wine enthusiast and is available for $140.

Who invented the Microplane?

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The History of the Microplane. It started out in 1990, merely as a new type of woodworking tool. The Microplane® rasp was first invented in 1990 by brothers Richard and Jeff Grace at their jointly owned contract manufacturing facility, Grace Manufacturing Inc., in Russellville, Arkansas, USA.

Is there a battery operated hand mixer?

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Go where ambition takes you with the Cordless Hand Mixer from KitchenAid. Designed with a powerful rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the new cordless hand mixer delivers optimal run time and performance, so you can cook wherever, whatever, and however you choose.

What size does aluminum foil come in?

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In the United States, foils are commonly measured in thousandths of an inch or mils. Standard household foil is typically 0.016 mm (0.63 mils) thick, and heavy duty household foil is typically 0.024 mm (0.94 mils). The foil is pliable, and can be readily bent or wrapped around objects.

What is a peeler used for in the kitchen?

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A peeler (vegetable scraper) is a kitchen tool, a distinct type of kitchen knife, consisting of a metal blade with a slot with a sharp edge attached to a handle, used to remove the outer layer (the “skin” or “peel”) of some vegetables such as potatoes, broccoli stalks, and carrots, and fruits such as apples and pears..

How do you soft boil an egg in an air fryer?

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InstructionsPreheat the air fryer at 275 F degrees for 2-3 minutes.Place eggs in the air fryer basket with plenty room around each egg.Cook Hard Boiled Eggs for 15 minutes.Cook Medium Boiled Eggs for 12 minutes.Cook Soft Boiled Eggs for 10 minutes.While eggs are cooking fill a bowl with ice water.