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How is 900 square feet considered "diminutive"? I have a 750 square foot 2 bedroom apartment in NYC that most of my friends consider "big." Sorry, but I hardly think making an apartment that size f...

Pretty, but seems like a waste of money. I usually put a damp hand towel over the radiator at night. Works like a charm. A ceramic baking dish filled with water would also work.

I have no problem cleaning my interior windows, but I have zero access to the outside and my building (a 2nd floor rental in Harlem) isn't about to take care of it. Would love some tips for dealing...

I also hate to waste leftover wine so I try to find ways to cook with it (beyond sauces). I love to poach fruit in wine, and I came up with a really good (and super easy) cake that uses leftover ch...

I was about to recommend my marmalade recipe and saw someone above me already did! It really is a good one (adapted from one by Ina Garten). ;)

So fun! I had a two of my picks (Tastspotting.com & Wonton Wrappers) chosen to be included in the list this year so of course I was super thrilled to see my choices (and blurbs!). It's such a great...

Dust mites really aren't something I concern myself with. I don't have any issues with them and neither does my boyfriend. There are enough things in this world to worry about; microscopic creature...

I love it! It's gorgeous. My own apartment is bright and multi-colored so I definitely love that style. I used to live in DC and I loved those little row houses.

I already completed one of my goals for the month...kale chips! I'm addicted now and have already made them twice this month. I'd also like to make spinach and apple chips (not together, though).

Cute idea! But like several others above, I love kneading. It's the best part of bread making. I don't even have a huge kitchen (I'm in NY), but it's still very doable! It's great to know it can be...

I use oatmeal in savory recipes! Besides the more obvious applications of using it to thicken stews and soups, I also have a favorite oatmeal fritter that I like to make. Here is my recipe:

That Wusthof Knife holder is WAY overpriced. I bought a nearly identical one from Amazon for 11 dollars. Magnetic strips for holding your knives are definitely the way to go, but there is no need t...

Oh and Pesto!! Make it fresh in the summer and use all year long!

I keep blocks of frozen butter because I like to buy a lot whenever I find it on sale. Also frozen (homemade) pizza, biscuit, and cookie dough. I love to buy parbaked loaves of bread (Fresh Direct ...

I season my bacon with a mix of brown sugar and cayenne pepper, then I lay on a rack on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes. The result is a mouthwatering spicy sweet bacon that is ...

Oh I love the combination of chili and lime! I have a wonderful and easy soup that I make that combines these great flavors. It's based on the Mexican Sopa de Lima, but with added spinach. It only ...

I love those business cards! Where would I go to order similar ones?