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 display a cutting board collection?

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4 Ways of Using Wood Cutting Boards in Decor at Home:Hang on the wall. When it comes to hanging wood cutting boards on the wall, different shapes and sizes make for a more interesting display. … Display on the Counter or a Shelf. … Use as Riser or Tray. … Make a Hanging Wall Sconce.

How do you keep chicken records?

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In layers, your record should include dates, eggs produced, opening balance, and eggs sold as well as the closing balance of the eggs. Ensure to include daily day to day sales of your eggs. Never forget to maintain a record of the number and sale price of breakable saleable eggs as well as those of the pullet eggs.

What can you cook on stove top grill pan?

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What Can I Cook With a Grill Pan?Red meat: Treat yourself to juicy steaks and burgers. … White meat: Chow down on tender, flavorful grilled chicken, turkey and pork.Seafood: From water to table, seafood fare like salmon, shrimp, scallops are made better with a grill pan.

How do you project manage a kitchen remodel?

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11-step guide to managing your kitchen renovationEstablish a plan from the outset. … Determine your budget. … Outline your scope of works. … Create a timeline. … Find your tradies. … Track down savings. … Make sure all materials are ready when needed. … Consider going flatpack.

Can you boil water for pasta in cast iron?

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“Folks, this is one of my #1 tips for cast iron and the reason a lot of folks have trouble with their seasoning! I don’t ever boil water in cast iron (soups, pasta, beans) because constantly boiling water causes the seasoning to release on the iron. For such dishes, just use a bean pot or other non cast iron piece.”

How do I use my dehydrator?

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Check out these tips to get the best results from your dehydrator:Slice your food so the pieces are the same size and thickness.Clean vegetables with an anti-bacterial vegetable cleaner.Air flow is crucial for proper food dehydration. Don’t overcrowd your trays.Dry foods until hard or crunchy.

How do I keep my plastic containers from staining?

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Forte recommends spraying a light coating of cooking oil on the inside of your container to create a layer between the food and the plastic. This will help keep your container stain-free, even when you store the most transferrable of foods (*cough* tomato sauce *cough*).

Is Fire-King and Anchor Hocking the same?

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Fire-King is an Anchor Hocking brand of glassware similar to Pyrex. It was formerly made of low expansion borosilicate glass and ideal for oven use. Currently it is made of tempered soda-lime-silicate glass.