My only complaint about the Ikea cabinets is with the drawers. The sides of the drawers are significantly shorter than the drawer front causing some items to fall overboard when I open the drawers.

I cooked the braised short ribs from Sunday Suppers at Lucques for my family on Christmas. They got rave reviews. I cooked 20lbs! That's right...enough for 27 people. The best par...

I suggest the Buche de Noel. I made one for a party last week and it was a big hit. I made a chocolate genoise (ahead of time) and stored it rolled up. The day of the party I spread it with fres...

I love crab, but never order it in a restaurant. It's just too messy to eat. I'd rather eat it at home wearing an old t-shirt.

I use the plastic splatter guard...and a kitchen towel. I drape the towel over the machine and it hangs over the bowl, as opposed to right over the bowl.

I love the kangaroo. I have one that belonged to my grandfather who passed away before I was born. My father has one as well - it has sat on the same dresser, in the same house for 50 years!

In Los Angeles you can find a large selection at Surfas. I believe they are also available online.

I highly recommend Littlejohn's in the Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles. See's Candy also makes and excellent toffee.

I know people are judging me when all I'm buying is vodka and condoms.

I highly recommend the Waring Pro. Contrary to the other poster, mine is not any more loud than other blenders. The best feature of the Waring is the glass pitcher. There are no removable parts ...