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Wow. Yum! This is such an appealing spring/summer treat!

Definitely underhand, I think it's easier to handle from a sitting position. And I agree with the comment that it cuts down on tp square waste (more squares to spare).

As for lid up or down, I decided the best compromise in a multi-gender household is all lids down. Plus, it does look better that way.

Love this design -- clean, eclectic, arty, beautiful colors. All the above mentioned elements are targets for me as my own home evolves. Thanks for sharing.

Wow. My husband will be jealous. Kudos for keeping things classy, not tacky.

I don't know, without referencing my cookbook, but Bittman also has a fabulous non-corn syrup pecan pie recipe. The recipe also includes the best thing I've ever read about CS. Taste it on it's own. Does it taste good? No, it's really bad. I don't know how it creates the sweet in foods, and based on how it tastes on its own, I don't really want to know. I'm good with sugar.

The U.S. is the only place in the world I've been where taking off shoes indoors is not automatic. When I lived overseas, and whenever I've traveled, hosts have always had slippers to offer. Our guests are usually nice enough to offer to take off their shoes, of course I realize this is a far more tempting prospect in the summer. Last winter I hosted a bridal shower at my house and had guests from all over the country (as in, their backgrounds and sensibilities were much different from my own). I did not ask anyone to remove their shoes, and spent much of the night cringing at the site of stilettos on my hardwoods. Perhaps I really should invest in a healthy supply of house slippers, and use the tips offered to politely request a shoe-free environment.

Is the wall color a pale yellow, or is that the lighting? If it is yellow, can you tell me the paint color? Thanks!

Another vote for Simple Human! Maybe AT feels they get too much attention? I love our compact rack, especially since it allows me to make sure my butcher block countertops (not my choice) are free of standing water.

I went to Vij's on my first trip to Vancouver in March. The food is incredible, and the atmosphere is so welcoming! I might have to buy this book.

Looks like an amazing week. Turkey is a magical place. I'm cool with it being under-appreciated though!