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Tracey at The Thoughtful Table
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Great tips! I would also recommend "clean as you go" -- this makes me a lot more organized.
You can also do things like setting the table ahead of time. And if you are late in putting...
I'm using a recipe from Body Soul magazine this year - steamed green beans with toasted walnuts and roquefort cheese (you just put little lumps of the cheese on top of the beans). Simple, but it lo...
Very true. When I subscribed to my CSA box, I found the unexpected benefit that it actually makes my life a heck of a lot easier. Instead of thinking "What should I cook?", then shopping for the in...
I'm with most of the other posters here... I say, feed your kids healthy throughout the year, don't let them eat all their Halloween candy at once, but geez, let the kids have some fun!
Cook's Illustrated has an excellent review. I was very intrigued by the idea, but Cook's Illustrated does not recommend the Doufeau. They said that in practice, the meat cooked with the doufeu ende...
I think a lot of people turn to fast food for the convenience (aka laziness factor), but there is a toaster on the market that toasts the english muffins while poaching the egg, for a super fast 'm...
I recently bought an outdoor shower by Backyard Gear, which is admittedly not as design-savvy, but just $55 and works great. Has a soap dish and a nice hose sprayer attachment.
My mom stopped making lunches for me at around grade 2. While I appreciate that this made me responsible for making my own lunch, I think with my own kids I'd like to make their lunches together fo...
Maybe some fried oyster po' boy sandwiches, salt & vinegar potato chips. A roast pig is probably a bit much for a kid's party, but that would be cool, too (you could order one from a Chinese or Vie...
I'm pretty unscientific with my stock. Every time I eat chicken, I throw the carcass in with a pot, barely cover it with water, and clip some herbs from my herb garden -- whatever I have handy -- a...
I'm not sure how to make it, but mung beans are often put in Vietnamese iced tea drinks. Usually some combination of tea, condensed milk and lots of ice.
Very informative! I use tapioca to thicken strawberry rhubarb pie - learned the trick from Cook's Illustrated, and it turns out great. I think they tried cornstarch, but it affected the taste. Wou...
Latest Comments...
Great tips! I would also recommend "clean as you go" -- this makes me a lot more organized. You can also do things like setting the table ahead of time. And if you are late in putting...
I'm using a recipe from Body Soul magazine this year - steamed green beans with toasted walnuts and roquefort cheese (you just put little lumps of the cheese on top of the beans). Simple, but it lo...
Geez, it sounds fun to me. But I would have the guests pick 1, 2, 3, 4 OR 5.
Very true. When I subscribed to my CSA box, I found the unexpected benefit that it actually makes my life a heck of a lot easier. Instead of thinking "What should I cook?", then shopping for the in...
I'm with most of the other posters here... I say, feed your kids healthy throughout the year, don't let them eat all their Halloween candy at once, but geez, let the kids have some fun!
Cook's Illustrated has an excellent review. I was very intrigued by the idea, but Cook's Illustrated does not recommend the Doufeau. They said that in practice, the meat cooked with the doufeu ende...
I really like this Real Simple recipe for Pasta with Chi...
I think a lot of people turn to fast food for the convenience (aka laziness factor), but there is a toaster on the market that toasts the english muffins while poaching the egg, for a super fast 'm...
Is there any problem with Mexican (real) vanilla? Or just the extract?
Btw, Michael Bittman has a great post on what you can do with overripe (or bruised, or otherwise un-ideal) fruit: http://bi...
WOW, you really love these friends. What a wonderful gift.
We've gotten some champagne grapes in the local market, which are amazing. I also got some nice figs from Costco which were perfectly ripe.
I recently bought an outdoor shower by Backyard Gear, which is admittedly not as design-savvy, but just $55 and works great. Has a soap dish and a nice hose sprayer attachment.
My mom stopped making lunches for me at around grade 2. While I appreciate that this made me responsible for making my own lunch, I think with my own kids I'd like to make their lunches together fo...
Great post! I love these, and they would make great gifts, too.
Maybe some fried oyster po' boy sandwiches, salt & vinegar potato chips. A roast pig is probably a bit much for a kid's party, but that would be cool, too (you could order one from a Chinese or Vie...
I'm pretty unscientific with my stock. Every time I eat chicken, I throw the carcass in with a pot, barely cover it with water, and clip some herbs from my herb garden -- whatever I have handy -- a...
I'm not sure how to make it, but mung beans are often put in Vietnamese iced tea drinks. Usually some combination of tea, condensed milk and lots of ice.
This is something I'll try at my next cocktail party. Simple, and looks great!
Very informative! I use tapioca to thicken strawberry rhubarb pie - learned the trick from Cook's Illustrated, and it turns out great. I think they tried cornstarch, but it affected the taste. Wou...