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 is the difference between Calphalon Tri Ply and contemporary?

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They both come with tempered glass lids, number of pieces and lifetime warranty. The big distinction is totally style. While the Tri-Ply features quite standard finishes, polished stainless-steel, and less comfortable handles, the Contemporary shows more beautiful brush finishes with noticeably sleek style.

Why is chicken pot pie so bad for you?

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We get it: There’s not always time to make a pot pie from scratch. But this frozen meal isn’t a good alternative. It’s packed with fat, sodium, and calories. Save the pot pie for a day when you have a little more time to make a homemade version—you can’t go wrong with our Healthy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe.

Should you boil potatoes before roasting them?

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Boiling your potatoes for a little bit before roasting helps make sure that you get that beautiful crisp crust on the outside. If you don’t parboil your spuds, the outside skin will remain quite tough, meaning that whatever fat you use will not be able to get inside the cracks.

What does it mean when my oven says probe?

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Your Oven comes with a temperature probe which tells you when your meat has reached the exact internal temperature you want. This function can be used with Bake, Convection Bake, and Convection Roast.

Are black faucets hard to keep clean?

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Are black bathroom fixtures hard to keep clean? Depending on the fixture’s quality and material, a matte black finish is relatively easy to keep clean. … Just make sure you don’t use anything abrasive when wiping down your black fixtures as you could scratch the surface.

What is the best material for a salad bowl?

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Individual salad bowls: Silicone or plastic is ideal for an affordable and portable bowl and its utilitarian nature is more suited to single lunches than serving as part of a spread. For serving salad portions as part of a course at your table, wood or ceramic is a solid bet.

Can Aluminium foil be used for soundproofing?

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Aluminum foil offers 85% effect as a noise insulator. That means, only 15% of the respective sound passes through it. Companies that process insulation materials also appreciate the low eight and easy handling of aluminum foils.