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I seem to recall Alton Brown, in an episode of Good Eats, talking about the benefits of using garlic powder in cooking. I can't remember all the specifics, except garlic powder needs to be reconstituted, and you should always read labels as many brands use filler.

"Courtesy Helping" meant we had to at least try a spoonful everything offered (including veggies). This was the rule whether we were at home, at a restaurant, or someone's home.

I'm not a fan because I prefer more texture to my hot cereal (oatmeal, or hot Kashi pilaf). My husband, however, is a huge fan and has it at least a couple of days a week for breakfast. He likes the maple, brown sugar instant variety. My mom likes it, too, with just butter and salt.

Very cute! It reminds me of an apartment I used to rent in Signal Hill, CA.

The spice rack in the kitchen is adorable, and the small cabinet next to the tv is really unique and shows off your collections very nicely. I'm totally impressed by how clean, neat and organized it looks.

Some wall color would be nice, but as an alternative, maybe try a large colorful rug in the living room. The lamp in the bedroom has a wonderful shape and it would really pop with a coat of spraypaint and a different shade.

Thanks for sharing!

The fresh ginger is a must. I've tried powdered ginger and the fresh and the fresh wins hands down.

I still think there is a bit of regional influence. My mom's family, from southwest Missouri (Ozark country) calls it dressing, and serves it as a casserole. My dad's family, originally from Pennsylvania, called it stuffing and cooked it inside the bird. My husband's family is from Michigan and Indiana and they also call it stuffing and cook it accordingly.

I live in California and people look at me funny when I call it dressing.

Flower Valley Herbal Blend and Jasmine Pearls, from <A HREF="http://www.carolsspecialteas.com/">Carol's Special Teas</A> are my favorite teas.

Delish crackers. Healthy, crunchy, reasonably priced, and a generous serving is 5 crackers.

Favorite Easter candy...Cadbury mini-eggs.

I'd make cupcakes and decorate the tops with coconut nests filled with mini-eggs.

I've burned rice cooking it on the stove, too. And often, when it's cooked in the rice cooker, it gets too brown on the bottom.

I'm always stumped about the type of measuring cups to use. Logic says use a dry measuring cup to measure the rice, and a liquid measure cup for the water. When I do that, the end product just doesn't seem right. It's usually too watery cooked at the recommended time.