I've got boring white fridge & white cupboard. So I bought 1 rolls of black contact stickers from dollar store. Cut a pattern in manners of dairy cow. Moo... It is really cheap way to transform a b...

I never use a whisk. A fork or chopsticks can do most whisking. And if I need more power, I use hand mixer. I do use the ladle for pancakes. Mine is just the perfect volume of batter for one ...

I second on Pudding! In fact, you can buy just-add-water mango pudding mixture from any Chinese supermarket. The texture is more to the firm jello side. And oh, Jell-O! You can try Tan...

I saw this checklist on Life Hacker today. Maybe you guys would find it useful as well.

I have about 12. Few years ago. I stop buying more cookbooks by photocopying them from the library. And only copy the recipe I have cooked and liked. They all go into 3-ring binders, and I got 2 1-...

Garlic, Ginger, Shallots, Green onions, Onions, Carrots, Potatoes, Butter, Ketchup, Mustard, Wine, Sake, Soy Sauce, Miso, Douban (Chinese version of miso, spicy!), Kim Chi, Curry paste.

I got it all done on Saturday. It felt good! Found some spices I have forgotten. It was like finding money in my winter coat!

I smell green-washing! Most metal products ARE recycled. (Would you consider "Cash for Gold" eco-friendly company?) Global aluminium consumption is a zero sum game. Other industries su...

I second "Imrinc" on the produce thing, looking up takes a long time. I always look for lines with men between 30 to 50, shopping alone - they're unlikely to use coupons or club cards,...

Don't forget curry! Rice for 10 people is about $3. Use a lot of potatoes, carrots and onions in your curry. I'd say 3 parts veggies to 1 part meat ratio. If you worry about the heat, try the mild ...

Aren't you bothered by the buzzing noises? I used to have one in the living room. I always hated the buzzing noise.

They are "Huamei", dried preserved plum. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_mume#Pickled_and_preserved_ume It's a t...