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 does ninja Auto iQ do?

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The Nutri Ninja with Auto iQ takes the guesswork out of drink making. Auto IQ technology features intelligent programs that combine unique timed pulsing, blending and pausing patterns that do the work for you.

Which is the best Braun food processor?

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Best Braun Food Processor on the MarketBraun Food Processor FP3020 Ultra Quiet 12 Cup. Features. … Braun Food Processor Multiquick Kitchen Machine MQ9097. Features. … 220-volt Braun Food Processor – FP3010 TributeCollection. Features. … 3-in-1 Braun Food Processor Kitchen Center MultiQuick MQ5025. Features.

How do you use a Weber digital thermometer?

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PAIRING INSTRUCTIONS Press/Hold “1” and “2” on the hand-held display until you hear a beep and the current temperature readout flashes. Press the power button on the transmitter base for one second within 12 seconds of hearing the beep from the receiver. NOTE: When this button is pressed, you must hear a “click”.

Can bears smell food in sealed containers?

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Bears have an insatiable appetite and an amazing sense of smell, and they consider anything with a scent to be “food.” This can include canned goods, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests, sunscreen, bug repellant, fuel, items used for preparing or eating meals, etc.

What is the difference between pruners and secateurs?

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There isn’t any significant difference between pruners and secateurs. Usually, the same term is used for both. It mainly depends on where you live. The term “pruner” is mostly used in America, the Philippines, and some other countries while the term “secateurs” is common in the British language.

What do you do with wasted space in a corner cabinet?

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Lower corner kitchen cabinets have more depth and storage space, but this often goes wasted due to poor accessibility. This issue can easily be solved by implementing corner waste bin storage. You can simply place your waste bins on the floor of the cabinet, or you can purchase a pull-out waste container system.

What size water line goes to hot water heater?

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What’s the right water heater inlet size? Most of the water heater inlet size comes with ¾” or ½” diameter. ½” is a common measurement for old households. These days most water heater supply lines require ¾” diameter inlet size.

What if my bread machine doesn’t have a gluten-free setting?

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If your bread machine does not have a gluten-free setting, you will want the setting that only has one mixing cycle (it’s often the quick, rapid, rapid rise, one rise or basic feature). You can also override the pre-programmed settings for a 20-minute mix cycle, 1-hour rise cycle, and 1 hour-bake cycle.