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.

Is Tri-Ply cookware the best?

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The pros we talked to said that All-Clad tri-ply cookware is the best for both professional and home use because it’s so durable. In our tests, the All-Clad pans heated evenly, were comfortable to hold, and tackled every cooking job without any hiccups.

How do I use a Weber wireless thermometer?

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Press/Hold “1” and “2” on the hand-held display until you hear a beep and the current temperature readout flashes. Press the power button on the transmitter base for one second within 12 seconds of hearing the beep from the receiver. NOTE: When this button is pressed, you must hear a “click”.

What do students use to sharpen pencils?

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Use a knife or scissors. If you have a utility knife, x-acto knife, or pair of scissors available, you should be able to sharpen your pencil with little effort. Simply scrape the edges of your pencil along the sharp edge of any of these tools.

What are taco bowls called?

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Taco saladAlternative namesTaco bowlPlace of originUSARegion or stateTexasMain ingredientsTortilla, meat, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsaCookbook: Taco Salad Media: Taco Salad

What is a Milwaukee die grinder used for?

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We got a first look last week at Milwaukee NPS19, their 2019 New Product Symposium. A right angle die grinder like this is commonly used for surface rust removal, gasket removal, grinding, deburring, and polishing.

How do you change units on Polder scale?

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The method of changing this scale from grams to ounces is something straight out of the movie Idiocracy. You have to double tap it (UPON STARTING) at the perfect speed, half a second off and it will not switch.

What kind of mandoline is best?

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Best Overall Mandoline: Swissmar Slicer Borner V-1001 V-Slicer Plus Mandoline. Best Value Mandoline Slicer: Kyocera Advanced Ceramic Adjustable Mandoline. Best Mandoline Slicer for Professionals: Benriner Japanese Mandoline. Best Mandoline Slicer for Beginners: Oxo Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline.

How much does a commercial oven cost?

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If you plan to do a variety of cooking and baking, your best bet is a general-purpose commercial range. One online vendor cites a price range of $1,100 to $10,000 for those, depending on features. Venting for your stove or oven can cost you up to $1,500 per linear foot, and you’ll probably need at least 10 feet of it.

Why do my smoke alarms keep going off for no reason?

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The most likely reason smoke detectors go off unexpectedly is that people aren’t changing the batteries in them often enough. … That’s because smoke in the air will reduce the current. If your battery is dying, the current that’s flowing through your sensor also goes down. And so you can get a false positive.

Is scan pan a good brand?

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The quality is evident in every ScanPan product. ScanPan nonstick cookware is more expensive than most other brands, but now you know why: it truly is a premium product with an excellent build quality, made by an environmentally progressive company (and not made in China).