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 Ginny’s cookware good?

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Ginny’s has a consumer rating of 1.88 stars from 155 reviews indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Consumers complaining about Ginny’s most frequently mention customer service, credit report and late fees problems. Ginny’s ranks 117th among Kitchen sites.

How do you make fried brown rice?

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Brown Fried Rice Recipe InstructionsStep 1: Steam the brown rice. Brown rice is easy to cook. … Step 3: Prepare the sauce. Mixing your sauce ahead of time is much easier than adding everything individually to a hot wok. … Step 4: Scramble the eggs. … Step 5: Sear the meat. … Step 6: Stir-fry all the ingredients together.

What do you put under outdoor potted plants?

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Use something called pot feet Aliases of pot risers & deck protectors…. These are usually stone, concrete, or pottery and they simply sit under the pot holding it up about an inch from the ground so that drainage holes remain clear and airflow is allowed under the pot.

Can you replace elements in a toaster?

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To repair or replace many internal parts, including the heating elements, you will need to remove the chassis from the toaster shell. Disassemble the toaster by removing levers, knobs, and fasteners, then carefully lift the shell off the chassis.

What is special about a matcha whisk?

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Unlike a standard metal whisk, a chasen will actually froth your matcha – and it won’t scratch the bottom of your bowl! These traditional bamboo whisks have many more prongs than a standard baking whisk. This helps suspend and separate the matcha quickly, without any clumping.

How long does it take to roast a chestnut on an open fire?

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Cook for about 20 minutes or until the shell begins to scorch and pull away from the nut and the meat turns golden. Watch the chestnuts closely; depending on the heat of your fire, they could be done in as little as 10 minutes. It’s fine if they are a little blackened, but you don’t want coal-like nuggets.

Can you put ice in a rocket blender?

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The BELLA Rocket Blender is a somewhat better blender than the NutriBullet GO. Neither blender can crush ice or make almond butter, and both have a small capacity, but the BELLA produces a much better smoothie. It also comes with two additional jars.

Do hard-wired smoke detectors have a lifespan?

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Research into their longevity has concluded that hard-wired as well as battery-operated devices should be replaced every 10 years, or sooner if they do not respond properly when tested. The manufacturing industry also recommends that smoke alarm detector heads should be replaced every decade.