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Display Name:	luxe
Member Since:	4/9/07

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Raw meat guidelines, ideas and recipes for summer! oyster mignonettes, tartares, carpaccio, ideas for the crunch element....yum! Got a Question for Reader Request Week? Tell Us What You Want on The Kitchn! Flag this comment	4/26/13 7:10 PM
Explore a different cuisine! Go French, Mexican, Italian, German, Japanese, Thai, etc. 5 Tips for Getting Out of a Dinner Rut Flag this comment	3/20/13 9:49 AM
Pulp, Javelin, Serge AND The Beach Boys? Impressed. The Perfect Cocktail Party Playlist Flag this comment	12/6/12 1:52 PM
Hi Nicole! I find myself in almost the exact same situation. Mom passed away 2 years ago when I was 27 and she was 57. Her cooking and her recipes are so iconic to me. My siblings and I are working on getting all her recipes scanned for posterity. But I wanted to do something...warmer. I came across this here on The Kitchn: http://www.thekitchn.com/meaningful-kitchen-art-frame-your-old-family-recipe-cards-kitchen-inspiration-174980 I'll be picking 1 or 2 of her hand-written recipe cards to frame. I've also requested a favourite recipe from my grandma. I'm planning to add more eventually, from the women in my life (including my partner's mother and grandmother as well). This project feels really comforting to me, a sort of tribute. Best wishes for the holidays! :) What's the Best Way to Store My Late Mother's Recipe Collection? Good Questions Flag this comment	11/28/12 11:31 AM
Yup, no love for Canada? Feeling Lucky? The Holiday Giveaway Launches Tomorrow! Flag this comment	11/14/12 9:45 AM
AH! So cute! what breed of dog is this? It looks like a smaller Samoyed? Ashley's Hollywood Knolls House House Tour Flag this comment	7/25/12 3:09 PM
Personally, I had to come to grips with the fact that I'm a snacker. I like to graze! It's a bit of an oral fixation, I guess. At first I tried just getting rid of all snacks. Now I snack smart. When I get home with all my groceries, I start to chop and clean a bunch of fruits and veg, portion of trailmix, etc. I also crave cold treats LIKE CRAZY. Homemade low-sugar juice popsicles are my best friend. And while I know there's still sugar and calories in there, it's better than a pint of ice cream, you know? I was once very successful at trimming down by starting the VEGETABLE CHALLENGE! Basically, I forced myself to make sure I ate the 5-8 servings of fruits and veg as recommended. Very filling and the sugar cravings went away after a few days. How Does a Food-Lover Maintain a Healthy Weight? Good Questions \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	5/5/10 5:29 PM
um, sandwiches, Jade. Put out an awesome deli spread with different buns and bread, good cheese, and things like marinated artichoke hearts and spicy eggplant. Invite me. What Should I Serve for Dinner at My House Cooling Party? Good Questions \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	5/3/10 9:35 AM
I make a miso compound butter that is amazing on everything. With some miso, lemon juice and zest, and some softened butter, this is how I like to finish a piece of pan-seared salmon. It's a crowd pleaser. Super yummy on veg too, like steamed broccoli. Splendid Table Report: Beyond Miso Soup \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/13/10 4:32 PM
What's the grey wall colour in the mirrored furniture post? Or one similar? Apartment Therapy - House & Home Roundup: 8.30.07 (Part 2) Flag this comment	8/31/07 9:08 AM
Gorgeous, great idea. Apothecary beverage dispenser Flag this comment	7/7/07 5:53 PM