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| Display Name: | heypielady |
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| Member Since: | 11/23/10 |
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Can anyone recommend good knife sheaths? When I travel with my stainless steel chef's knife, I just wrap it in a dish cloth with some rubber bands around it, but this weekend I travelled with my ceramic knife and awkwardly packed it in a box because I was afraid it might snap in half if something heavy went on top of my bag when my husband packed the car. 10 Things to Pack That Make Cooking on Vacation Easier |
6/18/13 1:56 PM |
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Ok, other than my wedding, the best one I've ever been to was one that I wasn't invited to. The reception was in a bar in Brooklyn that my friend and I happen to stumble into. There was a long table with a wedding cake and stacks and stacks of Krispy Kreme donuts. The bride and groom graciously told us to help ourselves. I immediately went for the cake and my friend said "try a Krispy Kreme." I replied "I'm not really into donuts." He persisted and that was the last time I ever uttered THAT sentence. Tell Us: The Best Wedding You've Ever Been To? |
6/12/13 3:26 PM |
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When I travel I make a really detailed itinerary including where to eat (and sometime even recommended orders) and what to see. BUT I think of the itinerary as a backup plan in case paralyzing indecisiveness hits. Lessons From Traveling: Just Say Yes |
6/12/13 12:35 PM |
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Thanks revati. That is a good idea in the future. I need to face reality. Wedding Etiquette: 5 Rules to Keep and 5 to Toss |
6/12/13 12:06 PM |
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Ah Thank You notes. I totally support them but I am embarrassed to say that I know that some people that sent us wedding presents did not receive a thank you note. My husband and I divided up the note writing between how we knew the invitee, I did all my friends, my family and my parent's friends and he did his. Or so I thought. Wedding Etiquette: 5 Rules to Keep and 5 to Toss |
6/11/13 2:20 PM |
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When I organize by color I put all the pinks together and all the blues etc. When I was pregnant I just took all my regular clothes and put them either hanging in a harder to reach corner in my closet or packed them away in a duffle bag out of sight. I wouldn't consider this "organizing by size." I didn't want stuff that I wasn't using staring me in the face every day. Would You Organize Your Closet By Size? |
6/11/13 10:50 AM |
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I love my small space but one problem I have run into is that it is very hard to find a contractor for renovations. The job is just too small to interest the good contractors and there is no space like a garage, driveway or yard to layout materials for the job. 10 Bonus Benefits to Small Space Living |
6/11/13 9:07 AM |
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Definitely honey. There is an amazing honey store in Harvard Square called Follow the Honey with a honey tasting bar. I highly recommend it if you are in the area. Some of the honey is marked up significantly (compared to Whole Foods! if you can imagine) so it's worth doing some comparison shopping BUT they do have some that I haven't seen anywhere else and I don't mind spending a little extra for all those delicious tastes. Budgeting without Boredom: Small Splurges |
6/7/13 10:41 AM |
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I have kyocera 7" inch and a little paring knife. I've used other cheaper ceramic knives and the kyocera is far superior because it is both thinner and stronger. As others have said its great from slicing something really thin (particularly tomatoes). I've been happy with my knives and find them a nice companion to my stainless steel knives. Lightweight & Sharp: Kyocera Ceramic Chefs Knife Product Review |
6/6/13 3:54 PM |
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I used to make Harissa all the time using Deborah Madison's recipe. I love it and I yearn to make it again. But the most difficult part for me is finding those darn dried chilies. I like guajillo and new mexico chilies. I used to buy them at Christina's in cambridge, ma and now they seem to never have them when I go there. So frustrating. How to Make Harissa Paste at Home Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn |
5/29/13 12:16 PM |
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I had a registry for the very reason that I think it does help people out. I will admit though that I wasn't as smart as I could have been. I still have a box of brand new wine glasses in my storage space because why would I need that many wine glasses? Why I Love Wedding Registries (But Still Sometimes Go Rogue) |
5/23/13 11:04 AM |
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I keep a basin in the cabinet under my sink and put the dirty dishes in there. Because I have a small dishwasher (18") I usually wash big pots by hand and let my husband, a genius at dishwasher tetrus, at his leisure load the dw. Like SeattleJ I need the sink clean too. How I Hide the Dirty Dishes In My Open Kitchen |
5/14/13 1:47 PM |
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I do the same thing, too. Leaning over the sink. Why I Secretly Suck on Mango Pits in the Kitchen (And So Should You) |
5/9/13 8:26 AM |
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Beautiful color palate and beautiful lady! Eunice's Clean & Well-Lit Place House Tour |
5/3/13 12:23 PM |
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My parents old kitchen had a warming drawer and we hardly ever used it. Their current kitchen has a heat lamp and shelf as part of their enormous range hood (viking) and we use that almost every weekend we are preparing dinner for more than 4 people. Should I Buy a Warming Drawer? Good Questions |
5/3/13 12:14 PM |
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Heidi Swanson has a recipe for jamaica iced tea in her cookbook. She uses dried hibiscus flower but I couldn't find them for a good price in my area (Cambridge MA) so I just used bagged tea... sometime even "red zinger" and it tastes great. I also just use sugar and it dissolves just fine. When Doing It Yourself Isn't Always Easier (And You Don't Care One Little Bit) |
4/30/13 3:40 PM |
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I love reading too and my favorite thing to read is a cookbook. I have limited space so I periodically do a purge of books I'm not using. I regularly take cookbooks out of the library which is a great way to use them right away because you have to return it in 30 days. It's a good way to preview it and see if its worth buying. Or maybe you only need to take it out every so often. Four Reasons Why I Will Never Give Up Print Cookbooks |
4/2/13 12:29 PM |
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I agree with danielle.s. I too have a non-stick madeleine pan and I think of madeleines as on of the easiest/quickest things I can bake. If a friend is in the neighborhood and is going to stop by for tea I can get them together at the last minute. How to Make Classic French Madeleines Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn |
3/30/13 8:56 AM |
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This post gets me excited for spring. All the pictures look so light and airy. Can't wait until I can throw my own windows open! Clayton + Kate's Stylish Abode House Tour |
3/28/13 1:48 PM |
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When I saw this I instantly thought of the cookie cookbook I ordered at a book fair when I was 10. It ended up being out of stock and the publisher sent me a candy making cookbook instead. Only problem was that almost every recipe needed a candy thermometer and my mom said I couldn't have one and that it would be too dangerous anyway. I think the only thing I made was buttermints. I've made caramels and toffees since but not until I was a grownup living in my own apartment... haven't burned my self or the apartment yet. The Sweet Book of Candy Making New Cookbook |
3/27/13 3:31 PM |