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 is food service equipment?

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Food service equipment may be defined as all tools, utensils, crockery and cutlery necessary for the preparation, cooking, holding, serving of food and washing.

What is the best 4 slice toaster to purchase?

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What is the best 4-slice toaster to buy?Best 4-slice toaster: KitchenAid Long Slot 4-Slice Toaster 5KMT5115.Runner-up 4-slice toaster: KitchenAid Artisan 4-Slice Toaster 5KMT4205.Best for thick slices: Kenwood Elegancy 4-Slice Toaster TFP10. … Best for families: Smeg Retro 4-Slice Toaster TSF03.

What is the purpose of a rail grinder?

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A railgrinder (or rail grinder) is a maintenance of way vehicle or train used to restore the profile and remove irregularities from worn tracks to extend its life and to improve the ride of trains using the track. Rail grinders were developed to increase the lifespan of the tracks being serviced for rail corrugation.

Is a cast iron griddle worth it?

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Cast iron cookware is worth using in the form of pans, griddles, skillets, Dutch ovens, and other shapes of cookware. The iron holds the heat and spreads it evenly for various types of cooking. A cast-iron pan is an unbeatable kitchen equipment piece due to its functionality, durability, and versatility.

How do you seal a butcher block cutting board?

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To keep your cutting board in prime condition, seal it once a month with oil. Some oils, such as linseed and tung oil, harden the wood and seal it from the inside; other oils simply penetrate the surface of the wood, including walnut and mineral oil. Beeswax is also a viable alternative.

What is the Kenwood whisk used for?

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Whisk. This powerful bowl tool makes light work of heavy batters, mashed potato and egg whites. It glides easily through mixes to produce perfectly whisked ingredients.

What material do you use to make pot holders?

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Popular fabric for pot holders is the cotton you find in the quilting fabrics. Make sure it is 100% cotton (no synthetic fibers that can melt). Other plant-based fibers such as linen or hemp will work but they are more expensive and do not come in all the fun patterns you can find in the cottons.

What is the correct way to use chopsticks?

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5 Easy Steps for Using ChopsticksPlace first chopstick between pointer finger and thumb; balance it on ring finger.Place second chopstick between pointer finger and thumb; rest it on middle finger.Use thumb, pointer and middle fingers to grasp the second chopstick firmly.Index and middle fingers do the lifting.