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I think it helps to start with a hot oven. The heat creates steam inside the dough making it puff like a balloon. But it can only grow if the dough is still stretchy, so it's good to heat the puffs quickly, before the outside turns into a hard shell. Likewise if you open the oven before the outside is done, the puffs can't handle the loss of steam pressure and deflate like a balloon.


Popover Report: Why Can't You Open the Oven Door? | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn
1/6/10 4:29 PM

This is due to thermal expansion/contraction. A drop in temperature means less internal air/steam pressure in the puffs, which caused them to collapse. Once the puffs have a structure (the outside is crisp and rigid enough), it can handle the decompression. I bake them on high on the bottom rack and have no problems. The other thing that really matters for making puffs is how much egg to add.


Popover Report: Why Can't You Open the Oven Door? | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn
1/5/10 3:59 PM

Once, I painted a wall on a stool on top of a side table while on phone with friend (who promised to call 911 if something happened)... Just yesterday, I used the stool to climb onto a skinny bookshelf. It's much easier to use a ladder.


Apartment Therapy Boston | DIY Survey: The Ladder Dilemma
2/10/09 11:31 AM

ooh I love the colors! May I ask - who is the umbrella painting by?


Apartment Therapy Chicago | House Tour: Beth's Photogenic Home
2/6/09 9:32 AM

I really like it! Thanks for sharing!


Apartment Therapy New York | House Tour: Lucinda and Nicholas' Transformed Tenement New York
11/22/08 11:05 PM

I like the magenta wall!


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Midwest #23: Jennifer and Greg's Spirit Boost
10/19/08 8:52 AM

I also like how the lamp cables aren't dangling behind the open bookshelf.


Apartment Therapy DC | East #60: RR Ranch's Reaction to Builder's Beige
10/17/08 12:44 PM

Ooh! I like!


Apartment Therapy DC | East #60: RR Ranch's Reaction to Builder's Beige
10/17/08 12:41 PM

Supon, I'm sad that there were so many hurtful comments. :(

For what it's worth, I barely noticed the Mao - there was SO much more to see.


Apartment Therapy DC | East #24: Supon's Pops of Color
10/14/08 6:15 PM

What is that room with the orange and yellow walls on the outside? I like how it looks like a box. Is the wall inside tinted green? I like the red floor. The rugs and living room art scare me tho.


Apartment Therapy Boston | East #5: Urszulita's "Kiwi Squeeze"
10/11/08 10:09 AM

The owls are cute.


Apartment Therapy New York | East #1: Kris' "Winter in Paris"
10/11/08 10:04 AM

The Taiwan coffee photo is my favorite. :)


Apartment Therapy New York | East #16: Carol's Custom Color
10/11/08 9:56 AM

This is an entry you have look closely at. I love the story-telling vibe.


Apartment Therapy New York | East #20: Brett's "Hot Lips"
10/11/08 9:53 AM

I love the bathroom. That part seemed the most carefully planned.


Apartment Therapy New York | East #22: Becky's Careful Color
10/11/08 9:49 AM

hahaha. WOAH. This is insane!! I love the house, and I love how this guy has no shame. I'm a grad student with no money, but I still think this guy should be recognized.


Apartment Therapy DC | East #24: Supon's Pops of Color
10/11/08 9:44 AM

The dining area walls -> happy. Bedroom walls ->sexy.


Apartment Therapy New York | East #30: James' "Shoreline Blue"
10/11/08 9:23 AM

The bathroom supplies photo is total eye candy. Love it. That is a lot of bar soap.


Apartment Therapy Boston | East #25: Paul's Vintage Colors
10/11/08 9:21 AM

I like the use of black.


Apartment Therapy DC | East #27: ckfr's Mood-Enhancing Color
10/11/08 9:19 AM

I love the living room photo. I also love that you feature your friend's artwork.


Apartment Therapy New York | East #28: Randi in BK's Color Quirks
10/11/08 9:14 AM

There are two plans for dogs and another one for cats as well. These are part of Asahi Kasei Corp's product line of prefab earthquake resistant, fire-resistant homes. I think.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Asahi Kasei’s Plus-Nyan: The Most Feline Friendly House
10/9/08 10:33 AM