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jenawithonen, you can try almond milk as a substitute. Also goat's milk should be ok if your friend has a lactose allergy. Otherwise, hempmilk maybe an alternative.

As for any ideas besides sorbets...I'm not much help.


Lactose Intolerance Got You Down? 10 Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipes
5/22/12 3:29 PM

Dart boards, pool tables, a swimming pool were always a win for me. A friend's house also had a downstairs bar across from the pool which housed all their liquor. Of course, I was 8 but I still understood the cool factor of it.

Basements that were finished were always cool. I loved pantries and still wish to have one! I loved the libraries I have seen. I also loved the one dream window seat where I would imagine myself a cat and curl up in the sunny spot.

Also papasan chairs were very impressive to me and now I have my own! Of course "own" is subjective as I'm constantly fighting two dogs for my own chair.


What Impressed You About Other Homes As a Kid?
5/18/12 4:24 PM

Man, oranges usually are not filling for me at all. In fact, it often causes me to crave chocolate immediately after. I blame those whack-a-chocolates that were flavored with oranges for that. Anyone remember those?

I'm usually good with apples and pears. I feel that the fiber in them will cause less of a sugar crash. But seriously, back when I could eat fish it never satisfied me like chicken or beef did.


Feeling Hungry? Grab an Orange!
5/18/12 4:15 PM

Ah the Asian Flush, how I despise thee. I get it with the slightest hint of alcohol.

I'm half Japanese. I think I'll blame my mother's side for this too. I can probably blame my father's English/Irish roots for letting me blush easily to the point where my ears and chins join my cheeks in the race for the reddest. I also love the magenta color I turn when I work out (not even hard for that matter--sigh.) I even start blushing if I get hot or over heated cause of no air conditioner (or crappy air conditioner.) My eye doctor even asked me if I had roseacea but the regular doctor was unconcerned.

Hey at least I'll never need blush!


Asian Flush: Why I Turn Red When I Drink Alcohol
5/10/12 3:00 PM

Back, when I could drink, my boyfriend and I would alternate turns as to who will be DD. Now with my medical issues and not being able to (allowed to) drink, no one really bats an eye. If we play Beer Pong, I have a DD or Designated Drinker (poor boyfriend usually winds up drunker than intended thanks to my horrible skills.) I suppose it also helps that one person in the group knows someone else with the same bladder condition as I do, so she readily tells people about it whether or not I want her to. Actually, the boyfriend will too. So half of the time new people get answers and usually not from me and the bulk of the time their drunk.

I hope that I don't ever visit a country where it is deemed rude to turn down an alcoholic beverage. I'd feel bad.


No, I'm Not a Wine Drinker: 3 Social Tips from a Teetotaler
4/24/12 4:15 PM

Is that a new room to the side? I want to see what that is! I also think it is strange that you can't see the air vent anymore in the after shot. The windows don't look like it made that much of a difference to me in the after shot. Just my opinion.


Before & After: Drab Basement to Airy Playroom Professional Project by Frances Herrera
4/23/12 10:30 AM

I love the corgi and the kitty!

Seriously, I like the place. I really like the mirror (?) that's hanging above the bed. I even love the touch of whimsy the disco ball adds to the place.


Teri's Easy Flow Small Cool Contest
4/20/12 10:23 AM

I believe I'm one of those territorial people or people who really like their personal space. Whenever I am a guest, I make sure that all of my needs are taken care of without burdening the host. I always bring my own towels and toiletries and pillow. I always strip the bed when we leave and try to fold it up to be put in the wash or just wash it myself if they let me. I don't really know why I am like this. I blame my mom I think, she was always of the don't expect people to cater to you but you have to cater to them when they come to your house.

We had company in our small house thrice so far. One was an unexpected significant other kicked them out for the night can I sleep on your couch kinda of thing and all he would partake in is the beer and no food. We set up either a bed or a mattress on the floor of the living room (at the time it was the only room with air conditioning) with a blanket in the doorway to give not only privacy but also retain the cool air in the room.

With only one bathroom, there really wasn't much space to give up. But there was always towel space as we usually hang our towels in the bedroom on a chair to air out anyway. I will usually wake up and make breakfast to order and depending on the situation we will entertain the guest unless they want to do otherwise. Only once did we have a guest that complained the whole time about everything. Thankfully, that person wasn't a friend of mine and I don't have to interact with them again as it burned bridges with my boyfriend acting in such a way.

Moral to the story: give the hostess a break. Not all of us has the money or really the space to fully cater to a guest but we do try! Fresh sheets and towels for the using and food to eat and drink to boot!


Real Life Advice: Hosting Guests Without a Guestroom
4/18/12 2:39 PM

My mother recently got this sink a four months ago. I have to say it looks pretty but hers is already scratched up, particularly around the drain. I don't know what she did to do that so quickly as I don't live there but I imagine it is probably from the steel wool I see at times resting in the sink.


All About: Enameled Steel SinksSink Spotlight
4/17/12 2:58 PM

I was one of many who thought I was looking at a black and white photo, but I really love it. I love the monochromatic colors that are found through out the entire place. I think it really ties everything together really well and make the place seem larger almost.

Does anyone know where I can get that Hepburn print?


Kristi's Head Over Heels Small Cool Contest
4/12/12 3:29 PM

Very lovely little place! Wish I could get away with white. Sadly between me being a complete klutz and the dogs that is just something I could ever do.


Julie's Brightly Colored Walls Small Cool Contest
4/12/12 3:20 PM

I like to watch "Hoarders" on Netflix while I declutter. It really inspires me and I mean no offense to the people on Hoarders. Between the boyfriend and I, I believe we are about level 1 or 2 at this point and we are trying not to get worse!

I ended up filling up 2 30 pound trash cans with my crap alone though it was mostly old clothes that don't fit and are not fit enough to donate. Boyfriend has a bunch of project crap that he got rid of (beer bottles that he was saving for three years for the "next batch of beer" he was going to brew.)


Pro Organizer Tips: What NOT To Do When Decluttering Your Home
4/12/12 2:47 PM

Yumpomelos, I can solve your Miso soup dilemma! I too am no longer allowed soy, which sucks since I'm half Japanese, but my mom has learned through trial and error a lot of foods can be made without the use of soy.

Miso soup for instance is just as good without the miso. Just make a chicken stock (she calls it salt soup) and add a bit more salt or don't its truly up to you and add seaweed and tiny chunks of chicken breasts and some mushrooms if you can have it--just as good! Also, if you are into the dried shitaki--the juice you get from rehydrating them is also good in lieu of soy sauce.

I'm on the IC diet for life. I can't have anything with acids in it--caffeine, chocolate, tomatoes, onions, sodas, ascorbic acid, citric acid, soy, and a whole bunch of other things including preservatives. I suggest that you go through all the fast food menus because there will be days when you get the lazies or the spontaneous meal out with friends will happen. You will be surprised how pervasive soy products are in our food products and even our skin creams. I know, I certainly was.

I always keep a snack with me. In the beginning, I almost always had a pb and honey sandwich with me in my purse or the one kind of crackers I can have.

I also want to add that flaxseeds can be used as an egg substitute when baking! Bob Red Mill has the specific ratio that you need to use but all you have to do is add water. Use applesauce in lieu of milk and butter and I think you will be golden!


Tips for Eating Well on an Elimination Diet?Health Questions
3/15/12 2:22 PM

Cottage cheese for me though it isn't low sodium friendly but the right brands are safe for those with painful bladder syndrome.


10 Healthy Ways to Dress a Naked Salad Without Salt (or Gluten!) Guest Post from Jessica Goldman Foung of Sodium Girl
3/3/12 11:17 PM

I was diagnosed with interstitial cytitis. I went from 4 cups of coffee everyday to nil. I went through a wicked three month withdrawal compounded by my inability to sleep due to the frequency I was using the bathroom. I've discovered Teecino and highly recommend it. I also take from my Japanese roots and drink barley tea cold and hot. I have found a delicious Roobois tea by Davison's and its a caramel and vanilla flavoring. It smells like toffee, so divine. Peppermint tea has also been another option for me.

I also drink a lot of warmed up milk with white chocolate or a splash of vanilla. I don't care for milk too much cold unless it involves me eating PB sandwich but warm I can drink it whenever it is cold.


Refreshing, Caffeine-Free Afternoon Drink: Coconut Water
3/3/12 11:12 PM

Here's my list of food quirks from the past (I have IC and it severely puts a damper on my food choices now sadly)

*food is usually a vehicle for sauce to be piled upon.
*loved eating butter by itself as a kid (don't know why)
*must have buttered toast with jam (bf thinks its weird)
*loved ranch dressing on pizza at school and got a bunch of other kids to follow that trend.
*love pineapple and sausage pizza
*I used to eat all the chocolate and caramel from the Twixt bars and savored the cookie last, I only do this in private as I realize the ramifications as well as jokes that would come.
*I used to drink Arby's 3 Pepper sauce cause I loved it so much.
*loved ketchup and macaroni and cheese together, especially if it wasn't that great.
*i dip my fries in my milk shake.
*when eating skittles, i separate by color and eat the red and purple first. then i eat the yellow, orange, and green one at time until its all gone.
*i used to eat a slice of orange and a Hershey kiss in an alternating fashion.
*i mixed my cheddar grits with eggs and bust the yolk, sausage, jelly and something spicy (or spicy pickles) or if I'm really lucky spicy jelly!
*I used to mix the Polynesian sauce with the Spicy dressing from Chickfila to dip both sandwich and fries and finally scrape it with my finger to clean the wrapper.
*I used to eat my breakfast sandwiches with grape jelly.
*I used to add sugar to my Korean spicy ramen to make sweet and spicy!
*I used to eat my fried chicken with a honey/hot sauce mixture.
*I loved milk and rootbeer mixed together! (hey it's a rootbeer float essentially)
*I used to dip my pbj sandwich in beef vegetable soup since elementary and still crave it today.
*if something was bland on my plate, i will mix it with whatever was heavily seasoned and eat it like that (this only occurs at restaurants or potlucks)
*I love eating things that are sweet and salty back to back and have to convince myself to end on a salty note or else i finish both items in one sitting.
*love syrup on my sausage!


Why Everyone Thinks I Eat My Pancakes Weird
12/22/11 10:31 AM

We have a touch screen computer in the kitchen. So I either play a show I'm semi interested in on Hulu or stream pandora/this american life. The only down side of playing a show in the kitchen is...every time I try to watch tv I get the urge to clean or sleep and can't focus on the show anymore.


What's Your Favorite Music for Getting the Kitchen Clean?
8/12/11 11:31 AM

Since I'm apparently mental, I know have a total of 3 vanilla extracts all of which is open and one Vanilla bean seeds paste also open. At least with the seeds, I have used a fair amount of it. Don't know what I will do with so much vanilla.

Oh also have two kinds of cinnamon sticks hanging around and I'm sure one of them is bad as it's been in a non sealed bag since '08 as well as the cardamon pods and whatever else spices we got for mulling at the Indian store.


Best Intentions: When Ingredients Sit on the Shelf
8/12/11 11:26 AM

Gah purple not purplr stupid finger.


New To You! Tried Any New Fruits or Veggies Lately?
8/8/11 9:33 PM

I got to try purplr potatoes! I loved the color and the ever so slight sweetness to it. I tried logan fruit which is very similar to lychee, but i personally like lychee more. I wish i could get my hands on passionfruit in Georgia.


New To You! Tried Any New Fruits or Veggies Lately?
8/8/11 9:32 PM