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 I use an ice cube tray to make ravioli?

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Making ravioli can be tricky so here’s one hack pasta fans will love. Roll out the dough and lay it over your ice cube tray. Add a small portion of your filling to each mould and cover with a second piece of dough. Press the edges together and press gently out of the tray.

Do Lodge pans come pre-seasoned?

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Lodge cast iron is seasoned and ready to use. Every piece of Lodge cast iron cookware comes seasoned and ready to use right out of the box. The easiest way to maintain this layer of seasoning is to use your cast iron pan.

Can you poach an egg in a ladle?

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How to poach eggs using a ladle. Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer, then lightly oil your ladle. This helps to make sure the removal of the poached egg is a stress-free affair and that your precious poachie will slip from spoon to toast with only the slightest of nudges.

Is there a lightweight KitchenAid mixer?

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Lighter. Smaller. Just as Powerful. With the same power as the KitchenAid Classic® Stand Mixer, the Artisan Mini weighs less so it’s easier to move around and is smaller, taking up less counter space.

Is Kalita wave good?

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After brewing more than 150 cups of coffee, we found the Kalita Wave produced the most consistent, flavorful, and balanced coffee. The Kalita Wave has been a Wirecutter pick since 2016.

Whose played in the most Super Bowls?

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Which team has appeared most often in the Super Bowl? The New England Patriots have appeared in the National Football League’s annual championship game a record 11 times, winning the Super Bowl six times.

Are analog hygrometers accurate?

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While analog hygrometers can be effective, a 10% margin of error is common. That means you should recalibrate an analog hygrometer more often. If it’s the look of an analog dial that you like most, it never hurts to check your humidity with a digital hygrometer from time to time for the most accurate reading.

How do you make the turkey skin crispy in a bag?

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Cooking in the bag will give you a juicy turkey but the skin won’t get crispy. If you like brown crispy skin, take the turkey out of the bag for the last 15 minutes of roasting. The best way to do this is to poke a hole with a paring knife in one bottom corner of the bag.