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Emma - 'whisky' that side of the pond; 'whiskey' this side of the pond. I think this post is a wee bit sexist as I know just as many men as women who think scotch is too 'much' for them. (Less so w bourbon as it's sweeter) My entry into scotch was in my 20s sipping JW Black which then I quickly skipped over to Oban as a lovely easy to enjoy scotch. My husband and I spent a month in Scotland on our honeymoon and plan to go back to taste the regions we missed. Lowland and Speyside scotches are good entries/smooth for the newbie. Now I tend toward the Islay flavors of Lagavulin and Port Charlotte. Gorgeous.

I don't think grana padano and parm are interchangeable. Their flavors are very different. Both delish - but not swappable.

And while we're on the subject - let's hear it for Pecorino Toscano!

what a tender video. so happy for this new family.

Heidi Swanson (101 Cookbooks) kale w/ farro and unsweetened coconut is our favorite recipe this summer:

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/06/cook-the-book-kale-salad-with-toasted-coconut-recipe-kale-chips.html

love the fake credit card suggestion.

But I say forget the crack in between counter and stove top in the foto and clean that kettle!

I'm just in research mode as we haven't adopted a baby yet and this is a really helpful post. We love the idea of cloth diapers and have this sense that it's better for the environment but I must admit I'm stunned by all the water that's required making it a less appealing environmental choice (over the bio degradable options)

One poster said instructions are to prewash 9 times (to make more absorbent I'm assuming?) And then hannah_a said: "i just stripped my old diapers, and was advised to wash once cold with whatever detergent you normally use, then hot wash with 1 tsp Dawn dish soap, then wash 2-3 additional times with NO detergent on hot wash... I have a friend who swears by this, and mine smelled much better after this. i think i threw in an extra rinse or two for good measure. "

Yoikes! We'll researching. Thank you all for your words of wisdom!

For the folks who think cilantro tastes like soap - it's a genetic thing. Can't get around it.

Very comfortable home. Nice choices. Did I miss the foto gallery over the staircase you mention?

I. Can't. Breathe.

gorgeous.