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 the Bosch food processor good?

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With an impressive looking brushed steel exterior, this food processor is an attractive piece of kitchen gadgetry. Thankfully, the Bosch’s performance is as good as it looks. It’s sturdy in use, thanks to the non-slip feet. It tackled grating as effortlessly as it whipped up a mayonnaise.

What can I use instead of rock salt for making ice cream?

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In an emergency, kosher salt can be used as a substitute. Kosher salt is different from other salts since it does not contain iodine and lacks an anti-caking ingredient. This makes it a suitable alternative to salt used in ice cream makers. Cut the salt in your recipe in half and use kosher salt instead of rock salt.

What are the most accurate bathroom scales on the market?

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The Etekcity EB9380H is one of the most accurate and precise digital bathroom scales we’ve tested. Many inexpensive bathroom scales respond reliably only to a weight change on the order of half a pound, or, as we found through our testing, will even pull your weight readings from memory without trying to measure you.

Can you cook chicken breast on a griddle pan?

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You can use a griddle pan to cook entire chicken breasts, chicken drumsticks or smaller strips of chicken. First, you need to brush or spray the griddle with a little oil. Any domestic cooking oil will do just fine. You’ll need to turn the chicken during cooking to ensure it is done evenly.

What makes a scale legal for trade?

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] and is approved by the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP). “Legal-for-trade” devices will have an accuracy class designation, the most common being class III or III L. This designation will be on the scale, usually on the serial plate.

How do you clean a burnt glass coffee pot?

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Steps to Remove the Burned Stains:If the pot is hot, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool. … Rinse the coffee pot out with water to remove any loose debris.Pour ½ cup of salt into the pot. … Next add enough crushed ice to fill the pot half full.Add 1 cup of water.Swish and swirl the mixture in the pot.

What is the difference between Kenwood Chef and titanium?

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Cooking Chef – The Cooking Chef is a Titanium Major, complete with all the tools and accessories, with induction cooking as an additional ability. Titanium “Mega Packs” – The same as the Titanium pack plus the top selling attachments included such as the food grinder, mill jar, citrus juicer and kitchen scales.