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 type of blinds are best for kitchens?

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What blinds are best for kitchens?Roller blinds (PVC or vinyl) … Faux-wood blinds. … Venetian blinds. … Vertical blinds (PVC or vinyl) … (Joint) 5th place: Roman blinds or real wooden blinds.

Why did All-Clad discontinued Ltd?

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The 43-page lawsuit alleges that every piece of cookware made by All-Clad, in particular those in the D3, D5 and discontinued LTD Stainless Steel Collections, suffers from a “common defect” that can cause the products’ second layer of aluminum to corrode and deteriorate away from the razor-thin stainless steel top …

What can I substitute for french fried onions?

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Substitute For French Fried Onions If you don’t have French Fried Onions you can substitute (for a topping): Dried bread crumbs mixed with butter work well for a vegetable or casserole topping. OR – Use crushed potato chips. OR – Crushed Ritz© crackers add a nice buttery flavor.

Is 6-quart KitchenAid too big?

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Unless you are a professional baker and are “whipping up” copious amounts of batters and doughs, the 6-quart KitchenAid Stand Mixer is probably too large for you.

Can you roast marshmallows over a gas grill?

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Can you roast marshmallows over your propane or natural gas fire pit? Of course! … Even if you choose an individual burner and start a DIY fire pit project, you can still roast marshmallows over it. While a toasted marshmallow is perfection on its own, eating s’mores around a fire is a great tradition.

Should small dogs eat from elevated bowls?

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Raised dog food bowls, which are also commonly known as elevated feeders, are typically not needed for pets, according to veterinarian Jon Gellar. Not only do dogs generally not need to eat from bowls that are raised high off the floor, these feeders are in some cases thought to be detrimental to them.

Is Masflex cookware safe?

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Masflex Cookware Masflex Stone Series with Forged Technology – the new innovation in Non-stick Aluminum Induction Cookware. Built for high performance & low maintenance that revolutionizes the way you cook. … Has NO PFOA which makes the pan safe for cooking.