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Hannala
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For all the people pointing out that American brown sugar isn't healthy, um, it's SUGAR. It's not a health food regardless. Yes, it's nice to have something be less processed, but in the end, if ...
When I was growing up we had "Hamburger Pie" - likely a 50s version of "Shepherds Pie":
Sautee chopped onions. Add ground beef and brown. Mix in one can of Campbell's tomato soup. P...
My father gave me his mother's 1924 edition of "The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book" by Fannie Farmer with instructions to "never, ever give it away." Not a problem!
I've used it more...
Thanks for the great inspiration! I'm slowly working on getting my own Parisian kitchen less ugly and since it's a rental, I can't just put in new counters and cupboards. It's nice to see example...
I love it!
Very nicely done - it looks much more expensive than it is. Also, it's a neat way of turning the wine bottles into fun momentos of your trips to the wine country (since it'...
Tomato season has been good to us here in France this year. I've been slicing a couple in half, brushing with olive oil and broiling until just warmed through and cooked on top. Then I sprinkle o...
My husband and I did this last year when his company permantly transferred him to their Paris office from San Francisco. We weren't married yet and so had to sell off the contents of two small apa...
I saw most of these items recently in my local Ikea (outside of Paris) - they're definitely a step above the standard Ikea fare. The quality seems to be quite good - the items are sturdy and seem ...
A lot of apartments here in Paris either only have at countertop oven (granted, many of them are capable of roasting a chicken) or a microwave/convection combo. I've been surmising that it's a com...
After working as a live-in nanny for 4 different families in 6 years, I actually found myself being that person. Ok, no iTunes playlist making, but I'd help myself to a drink from the fridge, check...
Oh, I so love māche! It's become our go to green here in Paris b/c we can use it for salad, or toss some into a dish - say stir fry or even cauliflower gratin - or add it to soup, or lightly...
I think the resistance to this idea is so odd. You can add a removable drainer tray if you're concerned about dripping. You can raise it up higher if you're tall. You can ceiling mount it if you...
Gimlet - I totally get you on the one income thing. We moved to Paris from SF and are living on one income, so the budget it tight. We are, however, currently planning on making France our foreve...
Gimlet, I'm SUPER jealous of your gorgeous LR & BR floors! We have the standard hex tiles in the LR, really ugly tiles in the kitchen and basic wood in the bedroom. I'll try to post some pictures...
Ellen, does your vacuum have the option to turn off the brush? Sometimes it's called the floor setting. If not, another option is to set the brush to the highest possible pile setting so that it'...
The timing this time couldn't be better - this Friday is Persian New Year, which you prepare for by cleaning your home from top to bottom (this is my first year celebrating it, so I'm actually exci...
Oh YAY for Europe!
The timing of the Cure is perfect b/c this Friday is Persian New Years - which you start by cleaning your home from top to bottom.
I live in Paris and w...
Latest Comments...
For all the people pointing out that American brown sugar isn't healthy, um, it's SUGAR. It's not a health food regardless. Yes, it's nice to have something be less processed, but in the end, if ...
When I was growing up we had "Hamburger Pie" - likely a 50s version of "Shepherds Pie": Sautee chopped onions. Add ground beef and brown. Mix in one can of Campbell's tomato soup. P...
While looking for a savory recipe for mangos, I discovered this recipe for Quinoa and Mango with Curried Yoghurt
My father gave me his mother's 1924 edition of "The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book" by Fannie Farmer with instructions to "never, ever give it away." Not a problem! I've used it more...
Thanks for the great inspiration! I'm slowly working on getting my own Parisian kitchen less ugly and since it's a rental, I can't just put in new counters and cupboards. It's nice to see example...
We were going crazy here in Paris this summer until we started running the fan on low all night. No more mosquito bites!
I love it! Very nicely done - it looks much more expensive than it is. Also, it's a neat way of turning the wine bottles into fun momentos of your trips to the wine country (since it'...
Tomato season has been good to us here in France this year. I've been slicing a couple in half, brushing with olive oil and broiling until just warmed through and cooked on top. Then I sprinkle o...
My husband and I did this last year when his company permantly transferred him to their Paris office from San Francisco. We weren't married yet and so had to sell off the contents of two small apa...
I saw most of these items recently in my local Ikea (outside of Paris) - they're definitely a step above the standard Ikea fare. The quality seems to be quite good - the items are sturdy and seem ...
A lot of apartments here in Paris either only have at countertop oven (granted, many of them are capable of roasting a chicken) or a microwave/convection combo. I've been surmising that it's a com...
After working as a live-in nanny for 4 different families in 6 years, I actually found myself being that person. Ok, no iTunes playlist making, but I'd help myself to a drink from the fridge, check...
Oh, I so love māche! It's become our go to green here in Paris b/c we can use it for salad, or toss some into a dish - say stir fry or even cauliflower gratin - or add it to soup, or lightly...
I think the resistance to this idea is so odd. You can add a removable drainer tray if you're concerned about dripping. You can raise it up higher if you're tall. You can ceiling mount it if you...
Ugh - I fail at formatting on this site. :-( Apologies for bold mania
Gimlet - I totally get you on the one income thing. We moved to Paris from SF and are living on one income, so the budget it tight. We are, however, currently planning on making France our foreve...
Gimlet, I'm SUPER jealous of your gorgeous LR & BR floors! We have the standard hex tiles in the LR, really ugly tiles in the kitchen and basic wood in the bedroom. I'll try to post some pictures...
Ellen, does your vacuum have the option to turn off the brush? Sometimes it's called the floor setting. If not, another option is to set the brush to the highest possible pile setting so that it'...
The timing this time couldn't be better - this Friday is Persian New Year, which you prepare for by cleaning your home from top to bottom (this is my first year celebrating it, so I'm actually exci...
Oh YAY for Europe! The timing of the Cure is perfect b/c this Friday is Persian New Years - which you start by cleaning your home from top to bottom. I live in Paris and w...