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I have sauteed them before. It took a while longer than with kale and chard. Chop the greens into 2 inch pieces, pour some cooking oil into a pan, sautee on medium heat, turn frequently, season with salt and pepper, finish with a splash of balsamic vinegar. Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Good Question: How Do I Cook Collard Greens? Flag this comment	3/2/09 1:13 PM
Where does the dog end and the towel begin? Apartment Therapy Los Angeles \| Good Questions: How Do I Revive My Scratchy Bathroom Towels? Los Angeles Flag this comment	2/4/09 11:46 PM
The center looks like little jelly candies to me. Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| How To Make Dried Pineapple Flowers Flag this comment	2/3/09 1:16 PM
I'm also curious to hear about other peoples' experiences with this. It looks great, but considering its material, I worry about its durability. Can it withstand the heat of a fireplace? Or the moisture of a kitchen? Apartment Therapy Chicago \| Inhabit Wall Flats: Two New Designs Flag this comment	1/23/09 1:48 PM
Dimara, I came across this book on Amazon recently: http://www.amazon.com/Root-Cellaring-Natural-Storage-Vegetables/dp/0882667033/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231881371&sr=8-1 Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Good Question: How To Store Vegetables Outside? Flag this comment	1/13/09 4:17 PM
I wish I came up with the idea! Brilliant! Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Kitchen Calendar: An Apple A Day Poster Flag this comment	1/8/09 1:39 PM
that is too cute for words! Apartment Therapy Los Angeles \| Look! Knitted Armchair Slipcover Flag this comment	12/4/08 10:26 PM
That pumpkin tian looks so good! Would you mind sharing the recipe? Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Panisse, Pumpkin, and Duck Magret: French Cooking with Rosa Jackson and Les Petits Farcis Flag this comment	12/3/08 9:18 PM
This looks excellent. I'm going to have to try it! Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Pecan and Date Pie Best Pie Bakeoff 2008 Entry #28 Flag this comment	11/19/08 5:40 PM
An exhaust fan in the bathroom is critical, to pass code or not. You need to minimize your bathroom's moisture level, or else you'll be creating a serious mold issue. It doesn't take long. I'd put function above form and make sure to install a powerful fan; if it happens to be pretty too, more the better. Good luck! Apartment Therapy New York \| Good Questions: Attractive Light / Exhaust Fan Combo? Flag this comment	11/19/08 12:23 AM
This is my favourite so far! Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Chocolate Bourbon Truffle-Turtle Tart Best Pie Bakeoff 2008 Entry #12 Flag this comment	11/15/08 1:22 PM
I really wish you can all taste this. I'm working away on my computer (yes, working, only to take the occassional break to visit this site) and munching on a cucumber as I type. Soon enough, there'll be nothing left for the salad tonight. Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Good Question: What Can I Do With All These Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Peppers? Flag this comment	11/5/08 11:38 AM
ami, The cucumbers are heavenly. My friend's an organic farmer, and they were picked the morning that he arrived. I took a bite out of one yesterday and moaned. The flavours were surprisingly complex, and so delicious. Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Good Question: What Can I Do With All These Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Peppers? Flag this comment	11/5/08 7:53 AM
Thanks Faith, and thank you all. Yes, a great majority of the peppers are green. My house is currently under renovation, so there is no heat. The temperature hovers just above 50 degrees. Iâ€™ll see about ripening some in a paper bag; hopefully they wonâ€™t find it too cold. The tomatoes and cucumbers will go into a salad tonight. I have some chorizo in the fridge, and thatâ€™ll be sautéed up with some of the peppers. The pipérade is a great idea (had it at the restaurant Piperade in San Francisco and loved it). After that, I think Iâ€™ll just roast and freeze the rest. Interestingly, there are a few varieties of peppers in the basket. Some look like the regular peppers, some are long and pointy at the end, and some are shaped like a large teardrop. Iâ€™m sure there are different ways to best prepare each. -Helen (aka practicallydone) Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Good Question: What Can I Do With All These Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Peppers? Flag this comment	11/5/08 7:48 AM
bls, 1. Season as you cook. 2. When a recipe calls for browning the meat, brown the meat. 3. Add a squirt of lemon juice to your dishes after you turn off the heat. Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Good Question: Why Is My Cooking Bland? Flag this comment	11/4/08 6:58 AM
Perhaps your brother would like a visit to Vancouver, Canada... Apartment Therapy San Francisco \| Before and After: Dump to Looker Flag this comment	10/28/08 12:14 PM
Hate to veer us off track, but is there a link for that coconut cake recipe somewhere? Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Should Food Always Be Served On A White Plate? Flag this comment	9/26/08 9:19 AM
I also second the motion sensor light, or really, just a circle of outdoor patio lights (they're about $10 a piece) around the tree. Give the tree and the thief visibility. I doubt the friendly sign (or the shame factor) will work. Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Proper Etiquette: On Sharing Neighborhood Fruit Trees Flag this comment	9/19/08 9:40 AM
My favorite recipe is from this book: http://www.amazon.com/Cucina-Famiglia-Italian-Families-Traditions/dp/B0001HYME2/ref=pd_sim_b_2 It's simple and straightforward, and the result is very much on par with the luscious tiramisus I'd have in Europe. A friendâ€™s mother once told me that the key to an authentic tiramisu is to use Amaretto, not Kahlua, and not Grand Marnier. Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Kitchen Challenge: Tiramisu Tips and Help? Flag this comment	9/15/08 11:54 AM
My neighbour's cat does ALL of its business in my garden, front and back. A fence wouldn't keep it away, and I don't feel like poisoning the cat, yet. Any ideas? Apartment Therapy Los Angeles \| How To Cope With Your Neighbours Having Pets Flag this comment	9/9/08 9:36 AM