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.

Are silicone utensils BPA free?

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Plus, silicone molds the best non-scratch utensils that protect your pots and pans – thanks to the soft texture. A notable benefit over stainless steel. Second, unlike plastic, these BPA-free kitchen utensils are inert and stable. Silicone endures heating up to 600℉, down to -40℉ without leaching chemicals.

Who makes the best pour-over coffee machine?

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Our Top PicksBest Overall: Ratio 6.Best Value: Zojirushi Zutto5-Cup Coffee Maker.Best Splurge: Chemex Ottomatic 2.0.Best For Ease of Use: Bonavita One-Touch.Best Design-Driven: Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select.Best High-Volume: Breville 12-Cup Precision Brewer.Best Space-Saver: OXO Brew.

What goes in a biohazard bin?

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What exactly is biohazard waste?Blood and blood products.Contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE)IV tubing, Blood Transfusion Bags and Suction Canisters.Cultures, stocks, or any laboratory agent that may be contaminated with an infectious disease (often defined as microbiological waste)

Do they make clear trash bags?

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Clear Trash Bags – Wider Bags means less bags needed for your clean up, These large plastic bags are great for indoor and outdoor use like leaf bags, lawn bags, yard waste bags. Large 32-33 gallon capacity means they’ve got enough room to handle even heavy clean ups.

How do you disinfect a wooden cutting board?

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Soak a clean, white cloth with either pure white vinegar or three percent hydrogen peroxide. Wipe down the board thoroughly and let sit for a few minutes. If there are stains or odors, sprinkle kosher salt or baking soda on to the board, and rub with the cut side of a lemon to clean and deodorize.

How long should you cook pork in a pressure cooker?

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Place lid on pressure cooker and lock; bring to full pressure over medium heat until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. Let pressure come down naturally, about 15 minutes. Remove pork from pressure cooker and shred meat.

Is a kitchen island better than a peninsula?

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When it comes to peninsula vs. island costs, peninsulas are the clear winner. A peninsula won’t affect the work triangle, so it does not impact design costs, and it typically does not house any appliances. There are also fewer workers and less labor required.

Did Kent Rollins win cutthroat kitchen?

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Kent has since made numerous television appearances including the Food Network’s highly rated shows, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, where he beat Flay with his chicken fried steak, Chopped Grill Masters, Chopped Redemption and Cutthroat Kitchen champion He also holds an undefeated record on NBC’s Food Fighters and was …