wondering about the reason why cheese gets the creamiest when you add it to hot milk... makes sense-- but is it because the milk adds moisture to the cheese?
cute mirrors (NOT 70s porn hotel mirrors) will help magnify the space. little plants (the union square greenmarket has some super cute TINY cacti for like $2 each), and throw pillows, yes, throw pi...
Don't forget to personalize your space... Whether it's framing art a friend has made or showing off your book collection, personal touches really make a difference in modern spaces-- to make it loo...
I'm a pescatarian, and my boyfriend is vegetarian. When I have friends over for dinner, I usually just serve vegetarian meals, making sure there is plenty of food so people don't feel deprived. If ...
My parents were antique dealers when I was little, and had a lot of cool furniture. Some of it did get messed up by us kids, and they had to live with that. (My mom became very skilled at repairs)....
For spices, Penzey's is totally reasonably priced. It's better quality than what I'd find at my local supermarket, and priced the same or sometimes cheaper. And for many spices they have smaller co...
Some people have suggested busts of Lincoln... I personally really dig the artwork of Justin Richel, and his prints can be purchased for $10 each on Etsy. He's got a series of presidential-looking ...
Definitely recommend the skinny microplane. I use it for lots of stuff-- zesting, nutmeg, cinnamon, grating garlic, parm, whatever. Very glad I got it. And I also highly recommend the Le Creuset sp...
I use a recipe from 101cookbooks that I've modified. Slice them in half, throw some olive oil in a pan, then but the sprouts in, cut side down. Spray some olive oil on top, and sprinkle salt & pepp...
For me, it made about 24 patties, roughly the size of the mini Yorks you'd get in the store, or slightly bigger. I used 70% cocoa intense dark chocolate, seems to turn out well. I ended up dipping ...
I never wear one, but usually I'm cooking in jeans. If I happen to want to look nice before we sit down to eat (like if we have guests), I'll just change right before everyone arrives. I'm much mor...
Yes, thank you for posting a much better menu for under $100! I threw a little vegetarian dinner party for 5 a few months ago-- made pumpkin raviolis with a sage/butter/white wine reduction (using ...
Try keeping your squash in for 80-90 minutes at 375. Make sure you pierce it with a fork, and its ok if the top gets a little brown. Then it should be tender enough.
This recipe was delish, a...
Yes, this article is ridiculous. I feel like most of the readers of this blog could (and have) put on spectacular dinner parties for much less than $30 per person. Oh, what I could do with that bud...
-canned tomatoes - i must have these in my cupboard at all times... you never know when you'll need them.
-onions - I use them in just about everything
-lemons - good to have to zest, t...
Rachael Ray's recipes tend to be really flavorful. If you watch 30-minute meals, she tends to use a lot of salt & pepper throughout the cooking process. And sometimes if I taste a soup or stew I've...
Made Giada's version with a few alterations. Skipped the pancetta (since i don't eat meat), but added some extra carrots and a few brussel sprouts. Used 2x the tomatoes, and only 2 cups of vegetabl...
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wondering about the reason why cheese gets the creamiest when you add it to hot milk... makes sense-- but is it because the milk adds moisture to the cheese?
cute mirrors (NOT 70s porn hotel mirrors) will help magnify the space. little plants (the union square greenmarket has some super cute TINY cacti for like $2 each), and throw pillows, yes, throw pi...
Don't forget to personalize your space... Whether it's framing art a friend has made or showing off your book collection, personal touches really make a difference in modern spaces-- to make it loo...
Looks nice in a magazine, but not in a real home. everything is so sterile and not comfy/cozy. Plus, that prison toilet makes me want to barf.
I'm a pescatarian, and my boyfriend is vegetarian. When I have friends over for dinner, I usually just serve vegetarian meals, making sure there is plenty of food so people don't feel deprived. If ...
My parents were antique dealers when I was little, and had a lot of cool furniture. Some of it did get messed up by us kids, and they had to live with that. (My mom became very skilled at repairs)....
For spices, Penzey's is totally reasonably priced. It's better quality than what I'd find at my local supermarket, and priced the same or sometimes cheaper. And for many spices they have smaller co...
make your own croutons when you have leftover bread and herbs... save them in a tupperware and use them in your soup. delish!
Some people have suggested busts of Lincoln... I personally really dig the artwork of Justin Richel, and his prints can be purchased for $10 each on Etsy. He's got a series of presidential-looking ...
Definitely recommend the skinny microplane. I use it for lots of stuff-- zesting, nutmeg, cinnamon, grating garlic, parm, whatever. Very glad I got it. And I also highly recommend the Le Creuset sp...
I use a recipe from 101cookbooks that I've modified. Slice them in half, throw some olive oil in a pan, then but the sprouts in, cut side down. Spray some olive oil on top, and sprinkle salt & pepp...
For me, it made about 24 patties, roughly the size of the mini Yorks you'd get in the store, or slightly bigger. I used 70% cocoa intense dark chocolate, seems to turn out well. I ended up dipping ...
salted or unsalted butter? i'm guessing unsalted...
I never wear one, but usually I'm cooking in jeans. If I happen to want to look nice before we sit down to eat (like if we have guests), I'll just change right before everyone arrives. I'm much mor...
Yes, thank you for posting a much better menu for under $100! I threw a little vegetarian dinner party for 5 a few months ago-- made pumpkin raviolis with a sage/butter/white wine reduction (using ...
Try keeping your squash in for 80-90 minutes at 375. Make sure you pierce it with a fork, and its ok if the top gets a little brown. Then it should be tender enough. This recipe was delish, a...
Yes, this article is ridiculous. I feel like most of the readers of this blog could (and have) put on spectacular dinner parties for much less than $30 per person. Oh, what I could do with that bud...
-canned tomatoes - i must have these in my cupboard at all times... you never know when you'll need them. -onions - I use them in just about everything -lemons - good to have to zest, t...
Rachael Ray's recipes tend to be really flavorful. If you watch 30-minute meals, she tends to use a lot of salt & pepper throughout the cooking process. And sometimes if I taste a soup or stew I've...
Made Giada's version with a few alterations. Skipped the pancetta (since i don't eat meat), but added some extra carrots and a few brussel sprouts. Used 2x the tomatoes, and only 2 cups of vegetabl...