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Definitely not more than 5, usually about 3 min.

Perhaps it is the radon in the granite?? (sorry, I couldn't resist...)

I saw this when it was first in the Times, and haven't been able to get an answer to the question of whether this is a granite-only issue. Would Silestone raise similar concerns? I would think no...

Thanks! I'm planning a long weekend staycation next weekend, so I appreciate the tips. I would also add one -- get out to some of the places in your neighborhoods, whether restaurants or interest...

I think art over a low TV would be fine. I guess you'd have to figure out what type of art would look best -- colorful, more subdued, etc. Another suggestion for buying inexpensive ar...

I love that she still has what looks like relatively dated pine cabinets.

I looked at the slide show, and except for the bedroom, I have to say I wasn't overly impressed with the interior design, although the house itself is amazing. And who wouldn't want to live in suc...

OK, these Southern Cal "weekend getaways" are making this East Coast girl jealous...

The floor is lovely. The spaces are great -- high ceilings, moldings, etc. I also like that the kitchen is bright and simple -- no dark wood, stainless steel appliances, etc. Paintin...

I prefer not to buy buttermilk because I never manage to finish it. You can use regular milk as a substitute -- just add a teaspoon of lemon juice (less or more depending on how much buttermilk yo...

Anteater, is that new Whole Foods in Friendship Heights (DC)? If so, I wonder whether they're saturating the market here -- it will be the third WF within a two-mile radius! I am a Tr...

I wonder if there is a way you could have salvaged this. The problem appears to be not having roasted it -- could you roast it in the oven AFTER the pureeing? And even if it wasn't good enough to...

I don't eat meat or fish, and I would never call someone who is hosting a dinner to tell them that. Unless you are actually deathly allergic to something, I think it is impolite to expect someone ...

Ojai. Drove through there once and had lunch, and that was enough to make me want to move there forever.

Jane and Michael Stern's "Road Food" would be great to take on a cross-country trip, esp if you are taking secondary roads. I think there is a website, but I haven't found it very useful. Would b...

Veggie burgers. I have a round Lodge grill pan, but I would love to have a second one so that my family can use one for meat, and I can use the other one for veggies without having to super-clean ...

Fish.

Measure (esp pasta), to make sure your portions aren't too large. Plan, to make sure you have the ingredients you need. As a vegetarian, it's harder, because there are a number of lean proteins y...

Don't paint the wood, it's lovely! I would suggest a nice muted peach for the walls, and leave the ceilings white.