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.

What are different types of shears for hair?

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Different Types of Hairdressing Scissors You Need in Your KitTypes Of Hairdressing Scissors.Short-Bladed Cutting Scissors.Long-Bladed Barbering Scissors.Wide-Tooth Thinner Scissors.Blending/Texturizing Scissors.Swivel Scissors.

Is ceramic good for mortar and pestle?

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Ceramic is also a challenging material for many mortar and pestle tasks in the kitchen. It’s very hard, like stone, but also more brittle. Where it should excel at crushing tough ingredients, it doesn’t, because the force required could crack the ceramic.

Can you use enamel pots on a campfire?

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Enamel Cookware We’ve been using the Enamel Kettle, Frying Pan, and Pot. These can be used over the campfire and perform as you would expect. … It isn’t a whistling kettle, but you can tell when it’s boiling.

How do you serve frozen blintzes?

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Try frozen blintzes filled with a frozen filling for an extra-cool treat. Just make blintzes as you normally do and fill them with flavored whipped cream, a light custard or ice cream, freeze and serve them with a warm dessert sauce.

Is Multicooker and pressure cooker the same?

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A pressure cooker is used for cooking a range of food quickly using high steam pressure while a multi-cooker is used for cooking a wider range of food in different ways such as steaming, frying, and baking, etc., such that it can replace other kitchen appliances.

What foods should I store for prepping?

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One of the most recommended foods is dry beans. However, I do NOT recommend dry beans for beginner preppers.Dry beans.Dry lentils (these cook much faster than dry beans)Canned beans/lentils/peas/chickpeas.Canned meat and fish.Jerky.Nuts.Seeds.Peanut butter.

What temperature should I bake chicken tenders at?

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InstructionsPreheat oven to 375°F.Remove thawed chicken tenders from package and pat dry.Place all ingredients in a bowl and toss together.Place seasoned chicken tenders on a baking sheet in single layer. … Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature of largest tender is 165°F.

Are kitchen knives high carbon steel?

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There are two main types of steel used to make kitchen knives, High-Carbon steel, and Stainless Steel. High Carbon steel will take an incredible edge, is tough, and sharpens very easily. However, it will rust if not kept dry, and oiled. Stainless Steel is a misnomer.