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We're just putting the final touches on our Ikea kitchen plan when I came across this. Currently going with Adel Birch, but am a bit intrigued by these. Going to look into it. Thanks for making th...

I've been on twitter for a while and have recently started following a bunch of food and baking bloggers - including @everydayfooddeb and her colleagues! I also follow Whole Foods and some other c...

Very cool - love the rug in the kitchen! Looked that the previous post and can't find what kind of countertops they used. Does anyone know?

dumb question - but if it's rated for outdoor use, is it still ok to use it inside? I know - probably a really dumb question!

I second the recommendation for Chocosphere! I searched all over for the best price for bulk Valrhona cocoa and they were by far the least expensive, even with shipping. Great selection too!

when I used to live in NYC (ahh, those were the days) I'd get great chocolate from Fresh Direct. Was cheap and great stuff. Look in FD.com under "Baking Chocolate" - E. Guittard chocolate wafers....

I bought the cart Daddytypes suggested before #2 was born and we love it. He's almost outgrown it, and now we're trying to figure out its new purpose. It was really inexpensive and looks really gr...

I used to fear softening butter in the microwave for the reason you mentioned, but found if I do it in short bursts 10-15 seconds each on medium or medium low, it does the trick. Also - I'v...

I have the 6 qt Kitchen Aid in a gunmetal gray and I love it, but it's noisy! I work in a bakery and they have a couple of Vikings - even on full speed they just have a nice hum. But they are a p...

bobcatsteph3, I do what you do, but add a splash of white vinegar to the water before cooking. I also just rinse the eggs with cold water after, we never seem to have enough ice around for an ice ...

My favorite brownies are on the back of the King Arthur Flour Bag - I've made some slight modifications and additions, but the brownies also turn out great just as is. Highly, highly recommend!

Not a big fan of the floral, but I like the looks of their regular ranges. Anyone know what they're like?

this makes me sad! My favorite snowy day snack is a glass full of packed snow topped off with orange juice - it's a perfect slushy! oh boy - is nothing sacred???

I wear contacts, and have never had an issue with chopping onions. The rare occasions where I'm cutting onions while wearing my glasses, look out - major tears. So the goggle solution makes sense...

I'm a TJ's girl as well - we buy a big bottle of reg olive oil for daily cooking, and a smaller bottle of extra virgin for finishing dishes, salad dressings, etc.

Ugh - I have such a love/hate relationship with this store. The people who work there are mean and for the most part you can get better prices elsewhere, especially for Wilton (Michael's and/or Jo...

I've been thinking the same thing about plates lately - we've been using some divided melamine plates from target for our kids, and heat up food separately in glass bowls. Still want to do somethi...

Any new kitchen cabinet styles? In the middle of designing my kitchen.

brilliant!

thank you so much for posting this - I just figured out what I want for my birthday!!!