I got a nice set of Belgique pots and pans for $60 at a department store (Macy's or Gottschalks) on a good sale. It included a large stock pot, a 10" frying pan, a medium sauce pot, a small pot, li...

A local grocery store has pork roasts stuffed with feta and red peppers (my parents love it and I haven't tried it), but this sounds delicious. Ricotta is surprisingly versatile--desserts, salads,...

I am a proud Oregonian, so I've voting for Portland. I lived there myself for four years in college (I live in Eugene now, second largest city in Oregon). Lots of unique neighborhoods, each with ...

I recently tried truffle salt on popcorn (kind of weird combo of expensive and cheap)--totally delicious. Earthy, salty, popcorny... I've been digging the smaller, sweeter citrus like...

Loose leaf is the way to go for a quality cup. Get small batches so you can drink it in a reasonable amount of time and keep on hand fresher tea. Store in an airtight, dark container (like a tin)...

I'm voting for some stencil action, maybe something a little more intricate like a damask or art nouveau pattern to go around the tale top edge and a larger version of the pattern centered on top. ...

I use ham steaks when I want to cook the U.S. Senate Bean Soup (white bean and ham soup with carrots and celery). It has been served every day in the U.S. Senate restaurant for about a century. O...

I've always had issues getting my pumpkin or squash dry enough to make into pie with the same ratios as regular pumpkin pie. I tried to do it on the stove, cooking chunks and innards leftover from...

I just got a cute cookbook called "Little Meals," by Rozanne Gold has a lot of smaller portion recipes and just ideas for small meals. Some of the recipes are pretty fancy, but for someone who like...

I made a German-style cabbage (red cabbage, but green would probably work) with apple cider vinegar, two Granny Smiths sliced, little bit of honey, raisins, water and salt and pepper. Also, I saut...

I'm a fan of the Chez Panisse people, but I don't own a single one of their cookbooks. I'd like to change that this Thursday :)

Cooking in my new apartment and then serving a dish to friends makes life beautiful.

I love a darker olive green and cream. It can be paired with other earthy tones, like woods, stone, and gold goes well (think the shades in a dark forest). The cream items then stand out against ...

Chili!

Smooth Streamline is sexy!

I love anything involving fresh potatoes, straight from the dirt. All the interesting varieties! Also, apples are coming on in the NW, so delicious pies, cobblers, sauce, and crisps are on the To...

I wonder if you can still make a decent mobile with these... I'll give it a go, it I win :)

Big fan of tea in all forms!

I'm hoping to use this to brew for a crowd with ease. Seems easier than flip a button instead of fiddling with strainers and warming pots in the kitchen away from friends.

No way don't paint anything! To make your artwork "pop" more, you could try doing a mat around the artwork on top of the brick, but still behind the framed piece. I.e. put a larger pie...