I have often wished I could find a housesitter. When I was in my early 20s I loved to housesit and did it often for older friends I knew through work. They had a very large and beautiful city hou...
Awww, I love the cardboard fireplace....we had one when I was a kid one year when we were living in quarters on an air force base. We weren't allowed to do any "decor" in these houses, and they ce...
Today it's pouring rain and kind of swampy out. I have a piece of pork cubed steak from my meat CSA that I'm not very excited about, but I just heard a feature on the Splendid Table by Harold McGe...
It's such a shame it's only viewable from the street. Wish it could come back to stay! and a shame that they don't seem to have anything permanent for that space. Unless anyone knows of what's co...
I love the approx 50year old stove that came with the two family house I bought. It's definitely the best gas oven I've ever had access to--strong burners and a consistent oven. But that open pil...
When I was teaching myself to cook oh so many years ago, the hardest thing to learn was what to turn my back on (i.e. leave it alone so it could do its thing) vs. what to watch like a hawk. Milk i...
Such helpful advice here from the post author and the commenters.
I may have missed this in comments above, but it's very important to dry meat well before trying to sear it. Heat the...
toberead :Pickle juice in potato salad....hmmm. Will have to try that one. Sounds good!
I swish out sea salt containers with water and use it in soups. Now that's frugal! ;-))
"...something envious here in Los Angeles where rent is usually the largest cost of living"
Isn't that true everywhere (rent or mortgage)? Or are there places in US where people pay mo...
Yes, I LOVE the Weasley's house. I wish they would make an entire movie about the Weasley's house. Only a distant second are the shops in Diagon Alley.
I think the multiple pillows are for people who use their beds as a hanging out place. When I stay in hotels with all those pillows I'm much more likely to prop myself up and watch TV in bed, whic...
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I have often wished I could find a housesitter. When I was in my early 20s I loved to housesit and did it often for older friends I knew through work. They had a very large and beautiful city hou...
They left the street-side intact, right? If so, I have no problem with it. It looks like nice airy space to me.
If I waited for it to be perfect I'd never invite anyone.
Awww, I love the cardboard fireplace....we had one when I was a kid one year when we were living in quarters on an air force base. We weren't allowed to do any "decor" in these houses, and they ce...
Today it's pouring rain and kind of swampy out. I have a piece of pork cubed steak from my meat CSA that I'm not very excited about, but I just heard a feature on the Splendid Table by Harold McGe...
This is lovely, but how is it specifically "green"?
It's such a shame it's only viewable from the street. Wish it could come back to stay! and a shame that they don't seem to have anything permanent for that space. Unless anyone knows of what's co...
I love the approx 50year old stove that came with the two family house I bought. It's definitely the best gas oven I've ever had access to--strong burners and a consistent oven. But that open pil...
When I was teaching myself to cook oh so many years ago, the hardest thing to learn was what to turn my back on (i.e. leave it alone so it could do its thing) vs. what to watch like a hawk. Milk i...
shmop!
I think those cabinets are classic, but I draw the line at the chairs.
So glad Bacon is a dog! (and what a cutie he is...)
Love those Canadians!
this article makes me feel very cozy & warm! I still dread the heating bills, but on the other hand, I don't have to pay air conditioning bills.
Such helpful advice here from the post author and the commenters. I may have missed this in comments above, but it's very important to dry meat well before trying to sear it. Heat the...
toberead :Pickle juice in potato salad....hmmm. Will have to try that one. Sounds good! I swish out sea salt containers with water and use it in soups. Now that's frugal! ;-))
Love the corner window. Can't do it in my layout but it's dreamy.
"...something envious here in Los Angeles where rent is usually the largest cost of living" Isn't that true everywhere (rent or mortgage)? Or are there places in US where people pay mo...
Yes, I LOVE the Weasley's house. I wish they would make an entire movie about the Weasley's house. Only a distant second are the shops in Diagon Alley.
I think the multiple pillows are for people who use their beds as a hanging out place. When I stay in hotels with all those pillows I'm much more likely to prop myself up and watch TV in bed, whic...