I ALWAYS want spinach after traveling -- cooked, and often by itself. If I cook anything else it is pasta and/or a lean protein; a poached egg works well.

A cheaper (and less waste-ridden) way to produce perfect steamed veggies in the microwave is this: 1) place fresh or frozen veggies into correct sized cereal or pasta bowl 2) add...

Another echo for cookie dough in the freezer. I usually stock up on wine (several varietals), a hunk of good cheese, and crackers. Mostly, though, I've found that cleani...

Be very carefull when trying out rue - some people are allegic to it (and I'm not sure about pets). My sister and I are VERY allergic to rue, which we learned when my mother planted it in her herb...

I'm giving the Sidecar a try.

what size can of chickpeas?

I too eat the stalks - always raw, though. I either cut them like carrot sticks and dip in hummus or I rough chop and put in a salads or wraps.

I'm thinking of trying this recipe but using cinamon sticks and fresh ginger to infuse the cream for several hours and straining before moving on to the next steps. (in fact, with this method you ...

I prefer dark chocolate, but I always eat it with a glass of nice cold milk.

movie soundtrack would be virgin suicides. but really, I would use it to listen to NPR in HD

the roaster - functional and beautiful as a serving dish as well.

for a quick, filling meal I'll fill up a veggie quesadilla and throw it on the grill.

maybe I'd actually wake up to my alarm with this.

a warm steaming bowl of chili (perfect for post-snowshoeing)

I think I may be allergic to ironing.

peppermint vanilla all the way.

grilled cheese: sharp cheddar and apple butter on multi-grain bread.

Not only did my pepper mill JUST break, but the red matches my kitchen...

The red would match my countertops as I'm listening to the White Christmas soundtrack.

This isn't DYI, but I highly recommend Charlie Soap. http://www.charliesoap.com/products/laundry-powder.aspx Their ...