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 is Chefmate cookware made of?

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This Chefmate nonstick 16-piece set is made from aluminum and includes 8-inch and 10-inch frypans, 1- and 2-quart saucepans, 3- and 5-quart stockpot, glass lids, and six utensils.

Which Corningware coffee pots are recalled?

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All Corning percolators with a chrome metal spout were recalled in 1979 because the spout can separate from the pot. As these pots age, the glue that holds them together is even more likely to fail. Do not risk scalding yourself, your child, spouse or pet by buying this!

Do Mint X bags work?

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The Mint-X Trash Bags have been proven to reduce animal torn bags after one week of repetitive usage. … Remember that it’s the scent of the bag that keeps raccoons and rodents away, so for larger and more aggressive rodents, it’s important to make sure the scent is the strongest when the trash is left out for collection.

How long do you cook frozen corndogs in the Airfryer?

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InstructionsPlace the frozen corn dogs in the air fryer basket and spread out into a single even layer. … For Regular sized Corn Dogs: Air Fry at 370°F/188°C for 8 minutes. … For Mini sized Corn Dogs: Air Fry at 370°F/188°C for 6 minutes.

How do you use Oxo instant read digital thermometer?

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Product Description. With the Oxo good grips digital instant read thermometer cooking meats to perfection is an easy as pressing a button. Simply turn the thermometer on and insert the probe into cooked meat. The probe has a thin tip to quickly read temperatures and the display has large numbers of easy readability.

Can aluminum foil block card scanners?

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The aluminum will disrupt most electronic signals. You can also wrap each credit card in aluminum foil and place the wrapped cards in your wallet. The foil shields the card from scanners.

How do you light a kitchen with vaulted ceilings?

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The best option of lighting for vaulted ceilings are recessed lights. Skylights add valuable natural light and pendant lights add a bit of color. Track lighting is an option as well, so you can move the lights where you want them to be.

What temperature should you bake salmon?

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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.