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 the Weight Watchers Digital scale accurate?

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Weight Watchers scales have high contrast, easy-to-read 1.3”-1.9” displays. Want to know what you really weigh? … It’s the most accurate weighing technology on the home scale market and the most accurate over time.

Is sheesham wood good for a cutting board?

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The Gripperwood Gourmet Board is a beautiful non-slip cutting and serving board. Made from the highest quality Indian Sheesham wood available, this wood is extremely durable and has a natural resistance to bacteria. Although Sheesham has an exotic appeal, this wood comes from only controlled and sustainable forests.

What brand of hand mixer is best?

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KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer. … Cuisinart 5-Speed Hand Mixer. … Breville Handy Mix Scraper. … Hamilton Beach Power Deluxe 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer. … Cuisinart Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Hand Mixer. … KitchenAid Cordless 7 Speed Hand Mixer. … BLACK+DECKER Helix Performance Premium 5-Speed Hand Mixer.

Is the rabbit a good wine opener?

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Best Overall: The Original Rabbit Corkscrew Hailing from the iconic wine tools brand, it automatically pulls up and then releases corks of all types effortlessly.

What do the numbers mean on a Dutch oven?

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Staub uses stamped numbers to tell you about their products, too. A 28 on a round dutch oven means you’re holding a six-quart (6.7-liter) round cocotte. A 28 on a squat braiser signals it holds 3.25 quarts or 3.7 liters.

What is jigger rum?

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Advertisement. A “jigger” or a “shot” of rum is a unit of measurement for determining the amount of alcohol added to a mixed drink beverage. There are typically 1 shot glass or jigger in a shotgun. 5 ounces, but containers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from 1 to 8 ounces.

How do you use a Mexican chocolate whisk?

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You simply roll the shaft between your palms to churn, mix, and foam the chocolate. The molinillo is also great for muddling fruits and herbs in homemade cocktails! It’s a pleasure to use, or gift – and it’s a guaranteed attention-grabber.

Can I use a blender if I don’t have a food processor?

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Blender. The easiest and most effective replacement for a food processor would be a blender. … However, you can also use it to make a bit drier versions of such processed food items. Either reduce the water content while blending or put the puree through a sieve later to get rid of excess liquid.