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 I put ginger through garlic press?

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Yes, some garlic presses do work for crushing or juicing ginger. Many manufacturers include crushing ginger as a secondary feature, along with the ability to crush onions and nuts. To successfully crush ginger with a garlic press, the ginger should be peeled before placing in the press. Then squeeze the press.

Are digital meat thermometers waterproof?

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ThermoPro TP15 cooking thermometer with a needle tip meat probe for easy insertion in a variety of meats without leaving puncture holes, achieves accurate results in just 3-4s. Once done taking a reading, the 100% waterproof design allows you to wash the instant read food thermometer with water.

Are Healthy Choice Power Bowls actually healthy?

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Scanning the ingredient labels, the Power Bowls and Simply Steamers are the healthiest choices. As a whole, they contain more vegetables and more fiber than the other product lines. Some standouts include: Power Bowls Spicy Black Bean and Chicken, which has 210 calories, 7 grams of fiber and 20 grams of protein.

Where is the Super Bowl for the next 5 years?

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Stadium quality is among the priorities, which is why several of the next five Super Bowls will be played in new or recently renovated stadiums.YearSuper Bowl site2020South Florida, Hard Rock Stadium, Super Bowl 542021Tampa, Raymond James Stadium, Super Bowl 55

How do you display knick knacks on a shelf?

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Use A Bookshelf Arrange like items in different sections of the bookshelf, or have fun by creating a montage with random trinkets. By keeping all your knick-knacks visible in one area, you’ll be reminded of the joy they bring without worrying about them cluttering up your home.

Should you Line sheet pan?

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Not only are they delicious, but they’re versatile for meal prep, quick dinners and fridge cleanouts. And while they’re easy enough to make, there’s a foolproof way to ensure your roasted vegetables come out of the oven crispy and caramelized every single time: Don’t line your sheet pan.

Why is my no knead bread so dense?

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Usually bread will be dense when there is too much flour. Keep in mind this dough will be sticky and shaggy, do not add any more flour than specified. Other factors that come into play are humidity and age of flour. Little yeast, long rise, sticky dough are keys to a good, light loaf.

Is slotted spatula better?

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Slotted: allows more fat (or water) to fall off the food; more flexible for the same thickness/material so can slip under things better. Solid: supports crumbly or loose foods better (e.g. lifting out finely chopped veg).