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.

Do you put oil in a cast-iron skillet when cooking chicken?

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Stainless steel skillets or cast iron pans conduct the heat very well and are perfect to use when searing chicken. Medium-high heat works best for searing, and it’s important to use the right oil such as vegetable, olive, canola, or peanut oil. The skillet must be hot before chicken is added.

What is DigitZ scale used for?

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DigitZ, the digital Trap scale series comes with a collapsible silicone bowl that can be used as a weighing tray. It features a mode button to switch unit modes between grams, ounces, carats, grains, troy ounces, and pennyweights.

Is WM Rogers silverware real silver?

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Rogers sterling (often marked Wm Rogers – and also indicated ‘Sterling’) is actually pure silver. … These indicate that your items are made from stainless steel, electroplated, or are simply silver plated.

Can you use parchment paper in air fryer?

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Larry Ciufo, the CR test engineer who oversees air fryer testing, warns that while you can use parchment paper inside an air fryer, it’s not recommended for regular use there. “It has the potential to block 99 percent of the fryer’s airflow,” Ciufo says.

What cleaning products are food safe?

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Hypochlorites. Hypochlorite-based sanitizers are the most common and widely used food-safe sanitizers. They are low cost and effective making them the most popular choice. Of the hypochlorite sanitizers, sodium hypochlorite is the most common compound.

Does aluminum foil burn in a fire pit?

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No, aluminum will not burn. Aluminum does not burn quickly because the ignition temperature is 1,220 degrees Fahrenheit or 660 degrees Celsius, which is relatively high to accomplish.

Which kitchen helper is the best?

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The 10 Best Stools for Little Kitchen HelpersLittle Partners Learning Tower, $199.99. … Montessori Kitchen Helper Tower, from $130 at Etsy. … Guidecraft Kitchen Helper, $169.95. … Guidecraft Step-Up Kitchen Helper, $99.95. … Little Partners Toddler Step Up Stool, $59.99. … Guidecraft High Rise Step-Up, $79.95.

Where do you put a thermometer under your tongue?

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Position the thermometer in the correct area, as close to the center as possible, under the tongue. The areas of the lower jaw next to the lower molars are heat pockets. Sticking the sensor or probe into this area is essential to getting the closest oral temp measurement.