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yay for crispy crust!

regarding the whole foods container ... i thought that no. 1/3/5 plastics weren't to be reused? especially when heat is involved. not so?

hoping that they at least let me roll over my subscription to bon appetit -- we just renewed!

can we get a GOOD QUESTIONS on how/when to reuse bacon grease? i think it's stealing the show from the Skoy cloths.

put me down for the "before," too, please.

we considered it long and hard, but instead bought a small weber since it is "known" territory and less expensive. i will certainly be checking the comments to see what others have to say about it!

i also like nutritiondata.com

i've been pleased with my prints from qoop, which partners with flickr.

i luv, luv, luv and want, want, want!

we're having dreary weather on par with may here in chicago, so we're doing some comfort food, and pretending we're down south - fried chicken and waffles (first time)!

does anyone have a good source for pendant lampshades (not hardwired)?

As someone who's lived in a (rental) loft for nearly 5 years, my best advice is to keep it open - i.e., no draping to divide space, as it will only make it seem even smaller - and create rooms with...

Thanks for the ideas, everyone! We share photos of what we did in September. Heather Johnny

Heather here -- i apparently failed to mention that our new kitchen is a RENTAL. Thanks again, everyone!

i've been amazed at how long my basil from the market lasts in a vase of water. it's even sprouted some roots, but is perfectly leafy, green, and usable above water.

I'm with Faith on this one - I couldn't tell you when I last saw or used a recipe that called for salted butter. And I haven't bought any in years.

homeless chic? puhleaze.

hate them, hate them, hate them!

chicago only opened last week, and only a select few that are centrally located. the true neighborhood markets won't get rolling until june. you can find your local chicago-area market and its date...

we just recently tasted and toured at schramsberg - i'd recommend it highly. fun tour and delicious bubblies.