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 a cowboy Dutch oven?

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In the world of big wagon cattle outfits, a cook was hired more for his ability to drive a chuck wagon pulled by a team of draft horses than for his cooking skills. Chances are that when he cooked, he used “Dutch ovens.” These are cast-iron pots with lids that come in various sizes and can be used over an open fire.

Can wooden cutting boards get moldy?

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While it is important to keep your cutting board and all kitchen tools clean, you’ll likely only find mold on wooden or plastic cutting boards and on butcher blocks. … You can try removing mold and other stains with lemon and salt, but you may need to resort to bleach to remove tough mold.

How much is a selfie toaster?

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The toasters are sold for $75 on the website and come with a full-color water-peel decal of your photo on the front of the toaster. Seems like a small price to pay to see your face on a piece of toast every morning.

Is stainless steel safe for dog bowls?

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Just about everyone agrees that stainless steel is the best overall option for pet food bowls. It’s very durable (won’t crack or break if dropped), relatively light and easy to carry, and easy to clean.

What is toast setting in oven?

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When using Toast, the toaster oven applies an equal amount of heat from the top and the bottom, and it’s pretty hot. The Light, Medium, and Dark settings control the amount of time the food is toasted. Things to note when toasting: Some people prefer to use Broil for sourdough.

Should you cover spare ribs in the oven?

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Once the oven has heated to 300 degrees F, place the pan of ribs (uncovered) in the oven. If cooking Baby Back Ribs, roast the ribs for 1½-2 hours. If cooking Spare Ribs, roast for 2½-3 hours. Halfway through cooking, cover the ribs with aluminum foil to keep them from getting dry.

What kind of pencil sharpener do artists use?

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Comparing The Best Electric Sharpeners For ArtistsNameTip SettingsPriceX-Acto School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener1$$AFMAT Long Point Pencil Sharpener3$$$SMARTRO Electric Pencil Sharpener2$LINKYO Electric Pencil Sharpener1$$

How do you bake brownies in the oven?

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If you like gooey brownies, consider baking at a higher temperature, maybe 375 to 425 degrees. This cooks the edges faster while preserving the fudgy middle. For a doneness that’s even all the way through the pan, use a baking temperature of 325 degrees. Either way, keep a close eye on baking times.

How do turbo broilers work?

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How it cooks. Essentially, both air fryer and turbo broiler do the cooking by using hot air circulating around the food. Both are equipped with air-circulating fans, which keep the temperature consistent in the cooking area, allowing the food to cook not just faster but evenly.