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.

Is there an air fryer microwave?

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Air-fryer microwaves are unfortunately not cheap, but they are still more affordable than buying an air fryer and microwave separately. Most air-fryer microwaves start around the $200 range and can easily exceed $500 when other cooking methods like convection and toaster oven style cooking are included.

Is copper hardware in style?

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Copper has been around for a long time but is rising in popularity. Like gold finishes, copper has a warm rich tone. However, it is thought of as a more “informal” look. It really shines in farmhouse style kitchens.

Can you bake 6 muffins in a 12 muffin tin?

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Suppose you have a 12-cup muffin tin and enough batter for only, say, six muffins. This myth says to fill the empty cups with water or you’ll get uneven baking and your tin might warp. It does no harm, but it’s a waste of time and has no effect whatever on the evenness of cooking.

Does a water heater need a drain pan?

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If your water heater is installed in an attic space or inside the interior living space, a drain pan is required under your water heater. Drain pans are not required for water heaters inside garages in most states. Additionally, the drain pan needs a drain pipe that drains to the outside or a nearby floor drain.