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I don't wear outside shoes in the house. However, I have purchased 2 pairs of Adidas gel cushion flip flops and slides that I never wear outside - they are "house shoes" bought for the express purpose of comfort while cooking. I was seriously considering the gel mats, but they are expensive and often ugly/don't fit in with the rest of my kitchen decor. I was very happy when I realized I could buy gel cushions just for my feet. They work like a charm to prevent feet fatigue and back pain.

Yet another vote for getting some decent shoes. After looking and looking for gel mat rugs that weren't either super expensive or completely hideous, it dawned on me that I could just get some gel padded shoes. I have 2 pairs of Adidas gel-type slides - 1 pair are flip flops for summer, the other are slides for winter. Just another option if you aren't into the look of clogs or Birkenstocks. I can now spend all day in the kitchen with no pain in my feet or lower back.

And I don't like wearing shoes in the house, so I have just made sure that these never step foot outside.

Balsamic vinegar from Modena. A bottle each of the 12 and 25 year aged - liquid gold! If anyone is looking to do a tour of a traditional balsamic vinegar operation, ie. in a private home, I highly recommend Acetaia di Giorgio (just Google it).

Ack! Sorry for the spelling error - it's burrata not buratta.

Just bought from 3 "honor system" stands this weekend in southern Lancaster County, Pa. - 1 Amish owned, 2 not.

I'm wondering if all the Hendrick's lovers out there aren't true gin lovers? Boyfriend and I did a blind tasting of several gins and Hendricks came in dead last. Why? Because it doesn't taste like gin is supposed to taste - too floral and cucumber-y. That being said, I like the stuff just fine for certain cocktails.

Plymouth is by far my favorite - it's very smooth. Perfect in a martini.

Citadelle is actually very nice too. Who knew the French could make a good gin? The Brits better watch out.