I'm not going to reiterate any of the good comments here, but if you want to keep the rug, you could get a larger natural fiber rug (sisal, seagrass) that fits the space better and then layer the o...

Hmm... I wonder if this is mostly a nostalgia issue. I think that junk food or treats in moderation are fine, but American cheese isn't something I grew up with, so it doesn't do it for me. My mo...

I usually go to the Greenmarket in Abingdon Square. It's less of a contact sport than heading to the one in Union Square and is open year-round. It has a few produce stands (including Yuma's -- l...

I own this can opener too -- I got it as a wedding gift 2 1/2 years ago. I think it's great. It works well, is easy to clean and doesn't take up much space in my gadget drawer.

I forgot to mention, that I also make a big Fresh Direct order if I need a bunch of staples -- lugging cans of tomatoes home from the store is no fun. I also really like that they've paired with U...

I live in the West Village, so my only "supermarket" is a Gristedes, which I hate, so I never go there. I eat mostly produce, so I get a box delivered weekly from Urban Organics and then I hit up ...

I LOVE soft shelled crabs. I'm one of those people who eagerly awaits their appearance each year. I always thought the ick factor for some came from part of the squishy middle -- not the shell --...

I was surprised tea was not an option -- maybe it's the latent Texan in me. We either have seltzer (not fancy) or iced tea, unsweetened.

I think living in a small space has forced us to be pretty economical (impulse buys have no where to go), so mostly I've cut back on groceries. And honestly, I don't miss the food luxuries. ...

I really have mixed feelings on this one. As a New Yorker, we probably have somewhat unique experiences with grocery stores / wine shops. I'm not likely to pick up a bottle of wine with my grocer...

I'd also like to add that James Peterson's book on cooking is very comprehensive, and it also has tons of step-by-step pictures for the novice cook (or not so novice who doesn't have experience wit...

I live around the corner, and I love Garber. I can't really speak to the prices, since I rarely go to Home Depot -- there is never anyone there available to help you (once I was even told by a cle...

My mother has always been an adventurous cook -- we always say 'it might be great, but you'll never have it again.' I suppose I learned that from her. I was also required to try a few bites of ev...

I have the granite one that Dorie Greenspan recommended. I use it all the time. I think the larger ones are much more useful, since you can use them more than just grinding spices, and I really p...

This is a hard question to answer, because I don't really eat any meat as the center of a meal. However, I'm not a vegetarian and like to flavor food with bacon, prosciutto, sausage of all varieti...

While the prices are hit or miss -- sometimes I see something elsewhere for more, sometimes I see it elsewhere for less -- I've been happy with many of the items I have ordered from them.

My husband and I always collaborate on cooking -- I couldn't imagine it any other way. He's not as experienced in the kitchen, but I frequently ask him for ideas about what he would like to eat (s...

Wow -- I'm kind of surprised so many use the library for cookbooks. Most people I know look at me funny when I tell them I do it. I work across the street from the main branch of the ...

I'd love to know why they decided to close their store. Are they focusing more on to-the-trade business?

I figure that if I can carry the basket in the store, I can carry the groceries home. But this is only a strategy I've adopted since living in New York.