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 KitchenAid pasta roller worth it?

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After weeks of testing, we’re confident that the KitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Roller and Cutter set is an excellent investment piece for homemade pasta lovers. We would recommend this attachment set without reservation to anyone who owns a KitchenAid stand mixer.

Can I plug a toaster oven to a power strip?

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Power strips/Surge Protectors/RPT’s can only be used for low power load equipment such as computers and AV equipment. They are NOT allowed to be used for high-power loads such as microwaves, coffee pots, refrigerators, toasters/toaster ovens, or space heaters. Doing so creates a serious fire hazard.

Can you cook steak on a grill pan?

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Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brush the pan with olive oil. Place the steaks on the pan and cook, turning once, until nicely grill-marked, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until done to your liking.

What is the easiest cheese grater to use?

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Best Overall, Handheld: OXO Good Grips Etched Coarse Grater I found this grater to be ideal for quickly grating a large amount of cheese as long as I wasn’t too particular about the size of the shreds, as the consistency depends largely on how fast you’re moving and how firmly you’re holding the tool.

Are chris christensen shears good?

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The best shears you’ve ever had, just got better! … These 440C Japanese Steel shears are equipped with a comfort handle, perfect for any skill level. Designed for both beginners and expert groomers, the Chris Christensen Classic Shear series is versatile for the shop or as a kit to take with you to shows.

How do you hang a pot rack from the ceiling?

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Run a stud finder over the ceiling where you want to hang the pot rack and locate the joists. Measure out the required distance along a joist, and mark the spots for the screws on the ceiling in pencil. For a four-chain pot rack, put marks for two screws on one joist and the remaining two screws on the adjacent joist.