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.

Can a mandolin cut chips?

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Fries of all Shapes and Sizes Consistent, perfectly cut French fries—like the kind you find in a restaurant—can be tough to mimic at home with just a knife. … The mandoline makes it easy to make mountains of delicious fries, of all kinds.

Does Aldi sell cast iron pans?

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Aldi frequently sells cast iron cookware under the Crofton label, and in a few different varieties. It’s not uncommon to see cast iron on Aldi shelves every 2-3 months or so.

Is Le Creuset Cobalt Blue discontinued?

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Discontinued Le Creuset Colours Recent retirees are Marseille and Dune, so if you can still find the pieces in-store, grab ’em! Cobalt (below), was apparently discontinued years ago because the pigment was becoming too expensive to make.

What if I dont have a rolling pin?

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A wine bottle is the perfect substitute for a traditional rolling pin. … You can use a wine bottle that is full, half full or empty- all will work well! A full wine bottle is likely your best option as it will be slightly heavy meaning you have to push less on the bottle as you roll out a dough.

How do you get rust off a dish drying rack?

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Step 1: Wipe down your chrome dish rack. Step 2: Prepare mild homemade cleaners, such as vinegar and water, or use lemon. Step 3: Spray some of the solution on the area where rust is forming and let it sit for five minutes. Step 4: Use The Crown Choice 3-in-1 brush to scrape off the rust that has formed.

Are Circulon saucepans any good?

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GHI Expert Verdict. The Circulon Momentum pans and frying pan are truly brilliant! All of the pans have a very effective non-stick coating that meant that little to nothing stuck to the pan and barely any fat or oil is needed to grease either.

Is stainless steel ceramic cookware safe?

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Ceramic cookware is most likely safe, but we also don’t know as much about it as we do some other cooking material. However, ceramic cookware is safe at higher temperatures than traditional Teflon nonstick pots and pans. Keep in mind that items made purely from ceramic aren’t necessarily better.