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 you put cast iron Le Creuset in the oven?

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It has the ability to retain heat efficiently, which allows for use of lower heat settings in stovetop and oven cooking. … Le Creuset cast iron cookware can be used on all heat sources including gas, electric solid plate or radiant ring, vitro-ceramic glass, induction, and ovens fired by gas, oil, coal or wood.

Is Gorham sterling real silver?

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While Jabez Gorham and Henry Webster produced the first pieces from coin-silver in 1831, some people choose to concentrate on the period after designer William J. Codman joined the company in 1891. Most of those pieces were made from sterling silver.

What is the best way to clean a wooden cutting board?

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Wood cutting boards need to be hand washed. After use, wash them with a bit of dish soap, rinse the board in hot water, wipe clean, and allow to dry upright. That’s it—it takes way longer for your plastic board to go through your dishwasher’s wash cycle.

Is Vidiem a good brand?

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These have verified by 14.5 PSI Air Pressure Leak Test. Many of these also have heavy gauge brass burners and mixing tubes. This company also makes good cycles. The glasses have over 5 years of warranty and the product has 2 years of warranty.

How long does it take for dal to cook in pressure cooker?

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However 6 minutes is not enough to cook dal properly. Dal requires 8-10 minutes of pressure cooking time. 8 minutes if you don’t mind the soft dal chunks in your dal, the kind of chunky dal that is popular in northern India, and 10 minutes if you want a more smoother dal.

Can you grate cheese in a ninja food processor?

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A: No, Ninja will grind up the cheese fairly effortlessly. However, it doesn’t produce grated cheese in the traditional sense. … If you don’t have a box grater or food processor with a grating blade, the Ninja will do the job.

How do battery free scales work?

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Rather than relying on battery power, the scale features unique “Step-On” Self Powered Technology. Each time the center button is pressed, the scale uses magnetic friction to automatically charge itself, making it the most environmentally friendly choice in bathroom scales.