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Display Name: mimidoo
Member Since: 1/31/11

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I use oven cleaner ALL THE TIME and have for decades. Easy and always works with minimal effort. No damage whatsoever.


Can I Use Oven Cleaner on Stainless Steel Pots and Pans? Good Questions
3/21/13 12:16 PM

frame a piece of black velvet in a frame a good amt bigger than the piece, don't use the glass. pin the strip to the velvet with attractive pins


Ideas for Displaying Fabric Samples? Good Questions
2/6/13 1:15 PM

Jacques Pepin. And Laurie Colwin lit my fire too.


Who Is Your Cooking Role Model?
1/15/13 4:03 PM

It's fine! (I am a chemist.) I use oven cleaner on stubborn pots all the time. It is a miracle what can be down with it. It is lye and while caustic washes right away with water.


My Baking Sheet Was Cleaned With Oven Cleaner. Can I Still Use It? Good Questions
12/13/12 11:34 AM

for me, the day i discovered boneless short ribs for stew was the day i never looked back.


Quick Tip: Choosing the Best Meat for Beef Stew
11/8/12 12:53 PM

Atrium white is slightly pinkish. I use it on ceilings. I use White dove for walls and trim and love it. Slightly warm and very versatile.


Which White Paint Should I Choose? Good Questions
10/9/12 1:31 PM

i agree with BillieAnn--really fast and you can set the meat to marinate in the am, pop it together in the pm.

this is the recipe i use, adapted from almostbourdain:

http://allrecipes.com/personalrecipe/63088835/claypot-chicken-rice/detail.aspx


What's Your Favorite Asian Cuisine and Dish to Cook at Home?
8/9/12 12:07 PM

clay pot chicken rice. i actually use my le creuset oval lidded casserole.


What's Your Favorite Asian Cuisine and Dish to Cook at Home?
8/9/12 12:04 PM

source for bed coverlet?


Zen & Amisha's First Home
House Call

8/16/11 12:38 PM

gosh, the best tour ever. anywhere. what a wonderful sanctuary. lust, i lust for that house.


Jennifer's High/Low Home in the Hills
House Tour

8/11/11 4:30 PM

a dehumidifier uses the same or close to the same amount of energy as an AC. so by running both AC and dehumidifier you are using a TON of energy.


Do You Use A Dehumidifier?
7/26/11 12:17 PM

sarah, candice always on my dvr.


Who is Your Favorite TV Designer?
7/15/11 10:18 AM

@shanalulu lol!

obvi they have a great deal of followers that do in fact love scrapbooking and all things twee. and also love to have *every* room in their house use the same three colors.


Meet Sherry & John Petersik of Young House Love
Big Blog Family

7/1/11 11:26 AM

*calm


Dr. Rodney's "Reflections" Retreat
House Tour

6/21/11 4:33 PM

whoa. there is nothing clam or centered about this place. it is jarring in a john waters sort of way.


Dr. Rodney's "Reflections" Retreat
House Tour

6/21/11 4:33 PM

come on this post has been played out and it is really not that great as an art installation to begin with


How To Create Colorful Art For Just $5
Young House Love

6/21/11 3:43 PM

bent coat hanger does this. bend a little hook on the end


Declog Your Drain with a Soda Bottle
4/1/11 2:26 PM

we've used where the wild things are, I love the artwork in that book.


Before & After: Using Childrens Books as Art
3/8/11 3:51 PM

a REALLY deep tub, with jets. and a rice cooker.


Home Luxuries: Which Ones Are Worth It?
1/31/11 3:42 PM