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.

Should raw walnuts be roasted?

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Walnuts become buttery, golden, and ultra crunchy after toasting them in the oven. The high heat brings out the natural nutty aroma that adds a delightful flavor to salads, desserts, and side dish recipes. Walnuts can definitely be eaten raw, but roasting them can really take their flavor game over the top!

How do you get chili stains out of plastic?

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Make a solution of water and bleach, using one tablespoon of bleach per cup of water. Let the containers and other items soak in the solution for one or two hours. After the stains are gone, wash the containers thoroughly, rinse, and dry.

Can you can beans without a pressure cooker?

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How to Can Green Beans Without a Pressure Canner. If you want your beans to keep their natural flavor over time, pressure-canning green beans is the best way to can. … But if you’re willing to increase the acidity of your green beans by pickling them, you can process them in a water-bath canner.