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 grate lemons without a microplane?

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The easiest way to get zest without a special tool is to use a vegetable peeler to take off wide strips. Be careful not to cut past the colored part of the peel—the white pithy layer between the peel and the fruit is bitter. You could do this with a knife as well, but you have to use a very light hand.

How do you Decalcify a coffee maker?

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Tetro says you can descale a coffee maker by running a brew cycle with one part water to one part vinegar. As long as you’re deep-cleaning with vinegar or a store-bought descaling solution at least once a month, you’ll be able to keep the germs, mineral deposits, and mold away.

Can I use stand mixer to make bread?

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How long do you knead bread dough in a stand mixer? If using a KitchenAid® model, mix bread dough in a stand mixer for no more than 2 minutes, then knead for 2-4 minutes more depending on the recipe. You’ll need to adapt the hand-kneading time in your favorite recipes so you don’t over-knead.

Is cauliflower rice high in carbs?

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In addition, cauliflower rice is low in carbs. It provides only 3 grams of net carbs per cup (107 grams) — 18 times fewer carbs than the same quantity of rice ( 1 , 2 , 3 ).

Can you sharpen Kajal pencil?

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You can sharpen the plastic cased eyeliner the exact same way as a wood one. Just use a sharpener and try to be careful. I freeze the pencil, but when I try to sharpen it, it still breaks off.

How do you transfer a photo onto glass with Mod Podge?

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Lay the photos face up on wax paper. Spread Mod Podge in a thick layer using the foam brush until you can no longer see the photo. Then place on wax paper (keeping the photo transfer medium and photo face up). Let the photos completely dry overnight on the wax paper.

What spatula is used for icing?

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A narrow spatula that is built with a thin, flexible stainless steel blade. This spatula is used for frosting cakes and to spread toppings or mixtures smoothly over the food being prepared.

Do bread drawers work?

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Like a bread box, a bread drawer helps maintain a dark, dry environment for preserving baked goods. … The counter is freed up (a big bonus for anyone working with limited counter space), crumbs are contained, and there’s room for snacks and packaged goods alongside your loaves.

Can you hang a pot rack from the ceiling?

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You should usually hang the rack from ceiling joists, which are horizontal supports that the ceiling is attached to, to hang the pot rack to make sure it does not fall. If ceiling joists are not located where you want to hang the rack, you can make use of ceiling anchors to hold it up.