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.

Does a Megaflow have an immersion?

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Direct Unvented Megaflo An unvented direct Megaflo system uses mains cold water as its water supply. The immersion heater inside the cylinder heats the water using electricity until it reaches the temperate set by the cylinder’s thermostat.

Is galvanized steel toxic to parrots?

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On the other hand, galvanized steel is never safe to use around parrots, as it is coated with zinc to cut down on corrosion. Undamaged, nickel-plated metals are usually safe to use around parrots. Steel and wrought iron rust easily, making them risky metals to use around parrots.

What pots and pans does Gordon Ramsay use?

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Gordon Ramsay uses the ScanPan brand in his cooking series MasterClass and the All-Clad brand in Hell’s Kitchen’s FOX TV series. They are high-quality pans with thick, heavy bases that distribute heat evenly. But at home, Gordon uses HexClad cookware.

Can you cook cauliflower rice in a frying pan?

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Heat some olive oil or avocado oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Once hot, add in the cauliflower rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is golden brown and crispy, about 5-10 minutes. The key is to use a large pan and have the cauliflower rice really spread out over it, not all crowded together.