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Display Name: pinguino
Member Since: 11/18/09

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designer here. id rather be hyper and alert, and prefer to slam a rockstar recovery or a redbull before a vodka cran.


Can a Cocktail Make You More Creative?
5/6/13 5:06 PM

I want to learn to do molecular gastronomy without buying crazy science gear that takes up a ton of space.


Got a Question for Reader Request Week? Tell Us What You Want on The Kitchn!
4/29/13 12:36 PM

I made Keshi Yena with a 1/4 gouda wheel rind. INSANE good. it's an aruban dish.

http://www.visitaruba.com/aruba-recipes/keshi-yena-filled-cheese-shell/


Fresh Ideas for Using Cheese Rinds? Good Questions
4/5/13 10:08 AM

i have a friend who really wants a hedgehog too, but they're illegal in CA.


Trend Prediction: What Do You Think is The Next Big Thing?
1/28/13 4:11 PM

I only trust studies that link to the actual study, but even then everything sounds a little sketchy to me. And most of the time I don't have time to skim studies, so it's only for answers I truly care about.


Why Do Health Articles So Often Get It Wrong?
1/23/13 10:19 PM

those scientists obviously didnt drink enough energy drinks. even if it's just a placebo effect, they do wake me up. coffee just ends up breaking my stomach, and soda isnt enough caffeine sometimes.


Experts Say Energy Drinks Have Little or No Benefit Food News
1/3/13 11:43 AM

i dont understand the concept of "leftover eggnog"


Leftover Eggnog? 10 Delicious Uses
12/5/12 2:52 PM

i usually cut butter into pieces. making halloween cupcakes was kinda fail cuz after i cut the butter, i left the knife on the counter and knocked it over when mixing it.. and it dropped into my foot.

every time i told the story, people were like "why do you need a knife to make cupcakes?"


4 Tips for Softening Butter, Fast!
12/5/12 2:05 PM

i got into soapmaking when chocolate scent was hard to find. now its everywhere but i still make my own


On Non-Food Gifts That Smell Like Food: Is It a Yea or a Nay?
11/29/12 5:08 PM

ive been dying for a bigger kitchen. super astonished she can pull it off in her small kitchen- maybe i can manage it too


Deb Perelman's Tiny Smitten Kitchen Rental Kitchen Tour
11/15/12 2:17 PM

next step: nyan cat spaghetti made of ravoli instead of a poptart.


Crazy Colors: Make Rainbow Colored Pasta!
11/8/12 2:11 PM

im doing lowcarb too. my favorite sites are:

http://yourlighterside.com/
http://cavemanketo.com/

i like roasted brussel sprouts, wrapping tuna mix in seaweed sheets, and turning zucchini into noodles w/ pasta sauce over it.


Recipe Ideas for a Restricted Diet of Proteins and Vegetables? Good Questions
11/7/12 4:34 PM

i wish my office was filled with unloved candy. i'll totally eat it, as long as it's not super lame like double bubble.


Healthy Holidays: On Being Okay With Throwing Out the Candy
11/1/12 11:26 AM

geez. sounds like a product designed for those too lazy to run to the store and buy cream, but a 6hr wait would likely get me to go to the store and just buy fresh cream.


New Product: Trader Joe's Shelf-Stable Whipping Cream Product Review
10/2/12 4:24 PM

where do you get it in los angeles?


Real Buttermilk's Comeback Story
9/17/12 2:54 PM

i go half an hour to my favorite asian shops. I live in the middle of LA and right by my house is a european grocery store, trader joes, whole foods, and a hispanic grocery store.


How Far Do You Travel For Groceries?
9/12/12 2:12 PM

cooked broccoli is fine if you don't cook it too long.


Layer Cakes to Doughnuts: What Presidential Foods Tell Us NPR
8/15/12 3:43 PM

bonito for japanese food


What You're Missing: The Essential Secret Ingredients of 5 Asian Cuisines
8/7/12 2:16 PM

wow! brilliant idea!


An Intriguing Use For Beeswax
7/6/12 5:25 PM

wrap the ham with provolone cheese and maybe fill it with cream cheese?

cut it in tiny pieces and hide it in some fried rice?


What Can I Do With Boring Ham? Good Questions
7/3/12 4:14 PM