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Display Name: squeakycat
Member Since: 12/11/07

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Geez where to begin.
Husband and I want to home brew beer as it is, I love root beer soda and ginger sodas as well as hard ciders which many ppl in my family love as well. Sigh. So many choices.


Enter to Win a Copy of True Brews by Emma Christensen Cookbook Giveaway on The Kitchn
5/23/13 1:58 PM

I can't live without my immersion blender or my cast iron skillet from lodge logic. Neither one of these items cost me a lot, but they are essential.
I am saving up for stainless steel allclad pots and pans.


What One Kitchen Product Do You Recommend Splurging On? Reader Intelligence Request
2/12/13 7:57 PM

Kosher chicken. Couple times in NYC from fairway uws and key foods in Washington heights and once from trader joes in bala cynwyd pa.
Gotta smell that stuff before buying, nothing is worse to me than spoiled meat.
Depends on the produce, usually I just chuck it since its hard to determine if something is bad on the inside.


Have You Ever Returned Something to the Grocery Store?
1/30/13 2:57 PM

Um, that fridge thing seems really weird and space specific. The others I can understand, the fridge not so much


5 Kitchen Necessities You Don't Actually Have to Store in the Kitchen
8/20/12 11:05 AM

I did have on hand some adobo chipotle peppers and added one in. Holy moly batman. Yuuuum. We had seconds and my husband said hopefully, burgers all week? Yay.


Recipe: Best-Ever Veggie Burgers from Northstar Cafe
Restaurant Reproduction
6/5/12 9:36 PM

Ok. Here's my two cents on this based on the flavor alone. I haven't put them in the skillet yet. It seems from the other comments that there should be some heat so I added to my black beans some chipotle powder and some smoked Spanish paprika and mushed with a bit of olive oil. Some ppl seem to say there is some kind of smokey sweet flavor as well. So I added molasses to taste. I have to say I'm pretty happy with how it smells and tastes pre-cooking. I might add an egg, it does seem a bit loose. I personally don't like mucho beans, so I'm happy with the beet bean ratio. I hope this turns out well!


Recipe: Best-Ever Veggie Burgers from Northstar Cafe
Restaurant Reproduction
6/5/12 8:26 PM

I really like mark bittmans bulgur chilli. It makes a lot and freezes well and is very open to personal touches


Cook Once, Eat Twice: 7 Recipes That Make Great Leftovers
5/15/12 10:44 AM

Some of these lovely pictures clearly don't include pets or small children in their lives


Displaying Tabletop Collections: Teacups, Mugs, Plates, Even Pepper Grinders!
4/22/12 11:15 PM

I feel like if one has to ask if their space is too big, then it is.
I have a tiny Manhattan apartment where nothing makes sense- the counter next to the fridge doesn't have any electrical outlets.
I think layout wins in the end even if the space is too big.


Can a Kitchen Be Too Big?
7/6/11 4:03 PM

do not- do not- do not while the immersion blender is still plugged in, attempt to unstick the blade with your finger.

i didn't have to get stitches- but i bloodied my friends' apartment pretty badly


Kitchen Accidents: What Lessons Have You Learned?
5/20/11 8:48 PM

i have one of those in our apartment bathroom! up until this recent move, i had never seen one before


Unexpected Favorite: Vintage Drying Rack
3/29/11 5:21 PM

funny how i was just thinking about a pie in this sort of vein!
what a great post! and thank you for including not just the square of chocolate, but the powder equivalent.


Pi Day Recipe: Chocolate Chess Pie
3/14/11 1:20 PM

i love my anchor hocking glassware!


Glass Storage from Duralex, Anchor Hocking & Bodum
International Home & Housewares Show 2011
3/10/11 12:44 PM

while the initial idea is pretty cool, I'm tending to agree with all the smell/clean up issues. major ik.
also to have something so specific designed and built into the back splash seems a bit excessive/over the top.


Do These Doors Make Kitchen Life Easier?
2/18/11 12:50 PM

i finally picked up the ikea salad spinner! and it has made my life so much easier since we're big greens eaters.
design wise it's fine, it's a bit annoying to handle sometimes, but for the price i really can't complain too much.


Spin Right Around: 5 Salad Spinners to Consider
2/18/11 12:46 PM

As I'm reading through the comments, I'm realizing that I don't really use my microwave that much. it's really a space for the breadbox to sit on. I use a kettle for water, I reheat most things on the stove, and make popcorn on the stove. I DO use it to melt chocolate, but I don't like to. Maybe it's time to rethink my microwave ownership.


Warming Food and...? How Do You Use Your Microwave?
2/8/11 10:15 AM

I've had my garlic press for years. If I have the microplane out I use that instead, the press is great when it's the only tool in use.


Garlic Press: Should You Buy One?
1/21/11 11:19 AM

My immersion blender is actually the one my mom bought about 20 years ago and then gave it to me a couple of years ago. And I'm afraid I haven't utilized it to its fullest potential, but I love it anyways.


Immersion Blenders: Should You Buy One?
1/8/11 6:44 PM

uh- i just noticed this- the ingredient list says baking powder, but the instructions say soda.

which is it?


Edible Gift Recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint and Pumpkin Walnut Biscotti
12/4/10 10:07 PM

I raised a bit of eyebrow at the cooking time. My standard lemon square recipes calls for a baking time of 30 minutes. And these are only for 15? do they really come out done enough for that duration?
Other than that, o.m.g, I need to make these NOW.


Recipe: Cranberry Curd Bars with Walnut Shortbread Crust
11/24/10 8:31 PM