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.

Can I make a smoothie with an immersion blender?

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Directions. Add the orange juice, blueberries, strawberries, spinach, yogurt, honey, chia seeds, mint leaves and 1 cup of ice to the cup of an immersion blender or a regular blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.

Are Sunbeam hand mixers good?

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The Sunbeam 200 watt Hand Mixer is pretty powerful but lightweight and easy on the hand. It looks nice and comes with two good size mixing blades. It’s also very compact so perfect for limited cabinet spaces. I had to try it out right away.

Why should you not use a glass cutting board?

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According to Kitchn, chopping on a glass cutting board causes knives to roll, which dulls them incredibly quickly, and makes them more dangerous to work with. Glass is also a super hard material, especially when compared to wood or plastic, and can even chip or break your knives if you aren’t careful.

What are the best containers for the pantry?

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Best Dry Food Storage Containers at a GlanceBest Overall: Rubbermaid Brilliance Pantry Organization & Food Storage Containers with Airtight Lids.Best Rated: Chef’s Path Airtight Food Storage Container Set.Best Value: Better Homes & Gardens Flip-Tite Canister 4 Pack Square Set.

Should casserole dishes have lids?

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Covering it up allows the moisture to stay trapped and soak up into the food and keep things from drying out. It will also prevent the top of your recipe from browning and burning, and crisping before the entire recipe is ready to eat.