leapkate's Profile
| Display Name: | leapkate |
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| Member Since: | 5/28/10 |
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She didn't state that the boxes were open or expired. What Can I Make With Powdered Sugar? Good Questions |
6/18/13 4:59 PM |
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Donate it to a food bank? What Can I Make With Powdered Sugar? Good Questions |
6/18/13 4:01 PM |
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Well and also the muesli one is a bit misleading. I mix up my own muesli and the proportion of dried fruit in it is WAY less than that one they showed.... How Much Sugar Is In That? A Side-by-Side Look at a Few Common Foods Video |
6/17/13 4:23 PM |
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Might it be easier to bring a knife sharpener? BYOK: Why I Bring My Own Knife on Vacation |
6/11/13 1:07 PM |
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I have no advice, but the stove in the picture is the cutest thing I have ever seen in my life. What Can I Make in My Small Vintage Oven? Good Questions |
6/11/13 12:26 PM |
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Cribbing ideas I just found online: What Are Some Ways to Use the Whole Chamomile Plant? Good Questions |
6/10/13 4:06 PM |
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I'm a big fan of staycations. Yes my sad budget forces me to be. But I do it up right. Every summer I take a full week off and spend the Saturday doing everything chore like from cleaning my apartment, running errands, doing laundry, so I won't have to do anything during the week. Then I have an agenda for every day. I like to do a ton of research and find new things to explore within an hour's drive, interspersed with more quiet activities like reading in the park or an at-home spa day. It's a great time to knock out those "I'd like to go there" ideas we all collect and often never get to! I also try several new places to eat, and usually a few new recipes too, from the cookbooks languishing on my shelf. There's No Place Like Home Weekend Meditation |
6/10/13 2:46 PM |
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I just discovered this book and added it to my wish list last week. Nothing better than an inspiring cookbook at the start of summer.... Fresh Happy Tasty by Jane Coxwell New Cookbook |
6/10/13 2:39 PM |
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I'm going to the farmer's market tomorrow morning and am winging it. The only thing I have in mind is that I'd like to buy at least one thing I've never cooked or eaten with before, just to be adventurous! What's Cooking This Weekend? Weekend of June 8-9, 2013 |
6/7/13 5:45 PM |
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I agree with MonicaK, Dahl's desk isn't messy in the least. The Messy Myth: Is Being Organized Really Always Best? |
6/6/13 2:54 PM |
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I was just talking about this issue with a dear friend last week. She is, by anyone's standards, extremely messy -- both cluttered and dirty. (I should know, I used to live with her. I'll just say this: sandwich on the carpet for 3 weeks.) Her partner and she have been fighting about it a lot lately which is why we started discussing it. The Messy Myth: Is Being Organized Really Always Best? |
6/6/13 12:57 PM |
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Beignets in New Orleans. I know you can find them other places, or make them at home, but somehow, to me, it's not really a beignet unless you're in a sea of powdered sugar at Cafe du Monde. Train Station Sandwiches: My European Travel Necessity |
6/5/13 7:40 PM |
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I have one tip. If you are heading out to the airport and have made yourself a healthy and yummy farro-tomato-broccolini-balsamic-feta salad for the plane trip, it doesn't do you any good if you forget it and have to text the cat-sitter to either throw it away or eat it. 15 Best Backpack Snacks for Road Trips and Plane Rides Recipes from The Kitchn |
6/3/13 7:20 PM |
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Sometimes I do this and sometimes I order Chinese food when I get home -- kind of a vacation extension as Mishmashmallow said. Then I can unpack while waiting for the delivery person. The Nicest Thing You Can Do for Yourself Before Leaving on a Trip |
6/3/13 1:36 PM |
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My friend watched my cat while I was on vacation in New Orleans recently so I'm cooking her a NOLA-inspired thank-you dinner this weekend. What's Cooking This Weekend? Weekend of June 1-2, 2013 |
5/31/13 4:23 PM |
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1. Sleep in. 100 DIY Ideas for the 3-Day Weekend |
5/24/13 4:58 PM |
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No avocado for parakeets, I know that! Not sure if it applies to other parrot-family birds, but I know it can kill budgies/parakeets. Feeding Table Scraps to Animals: Some Dos and Don'ts |
5/24/13 4:08 PM |
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I was out of town for my dad's recent birthday, so I'm having him over for dinner. Smoked gouda stuffed porkchops (he LOVES smoked gouda), a corn & lime saute, celery & parsley salad, and homemade chocolate-cherry sorbet with cherry compote. What's Cooking This Weekend? Weekend of May 25-27, 2013 |
5/24/13 4:02 PM |
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It's so true! Unfortunately one of my best friends has a medical condition that means she cannot eat acidic foods at all, in any form. No vinegar, no tomatoes (or sauces/pastes), no citrus fruit, including zest or juice. I feel bad, as it's incredibly hard to make a nice meal for her that doesn't taste just a little bit ... bland. Quick Fix to a Bland Meal? Add Some Acid! |
5/23/13 12:53 PM |
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I LOVE kohlrabi and recently converted a coworker, too. I love it's taste, it's adorably zany looks, and especially how versatile it is. Eat it raw, yes. Treat it like you would broccoli or cauliflower, that too. Treat it like you would a root vegetable, check! Kohlrabi Is Weird! And Here's What You Can Do With It Ingredient Spotlight |
5/22/13 3:39 PM |