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How about vegan crepes? The possibilities for fillings are endless... http://smarterfitter.com/blog/2009/05/...

Another idea that may work is to hang a large tapestry or other cool fabric (floor to ceiling-ish) behind the sofa. It would also add an element of color and texture...

Love those yellowish walls behind the sofa...anyone have any ideas what color that may be?

What a gorgeous place! Very nicely thought out... I COVET those walls..any idea what shade of yellow that is?

Easter morning, after church, my mom would prepare a special dish of lacy rice pancakes (appam) with lamb curry...my mouth waters just thinking about them...

That deck has such potential...the lavender plants will be such a great addition.

Me encanta! This place has so much life. I'd never get bored cooking in this kitchen...

the above plus coriander seeds, poppy seeds, mustard seeds, garlic powder, dried parsley and basil, turmeric, black peppercorns, dried tamarind, chutney powder, adobo seasoning, old bay..

I second Patel Bros in Jackson Heights for spices...good turnover and cheap! Since I buy a lot of my spices in bulk, I store them in mason jars or other glass containers (jelly, peanut...

I live on the 24th floor of a 28 floor building, and I remember that I got more than my share of exercise one day when the elevator wasn't working.

I always have some cabbage in my fridge...a great way to prepare it is by making cabbage thoren.(http://www.pachakam.com/recipe.asp?id=3232)

I think eating with these restrictions is doable, but I would like to point out something. Other people have alluded to this, but what food stamps ar able to buy in one place is entirely different ...

Have you thought about longer curtains in a more substantial solid color? And perhaps painting walls in something that feels warmer..if you want to stick with white, that's fine, but a warmer whit...

This duvet would cure my bedroom of the winter blahs...

Elaine, Really gorgeous space! I was interested in the table and chairs that you have on the terrace...Are they wrought iron and if I may ask, where did you get the set from?