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i sliced my ring finger open cleaning knives after cutting bagels for a meeting - six fun stitches there. otherwise, most of my kitchen injuries were from my time as a grill cook - french fry grease in the eye, anyone? i used to have many frybasket-shaped burns when i worked that job.

the snake method is a great way to not overhandle your meat. i tend to use a bit of dijon mustard in my burger seasoning and ditch the soy sauce, but otherwise this is pretty right on.

man, i could go for a burger fresh off the grill right now...with the better weather that usually accompanies it, too!

these are the best things ever invented. they do make people lose control a little bit. seriously, it's almost like you can plan for 10/pp at a cocktail party and they will STILL all go.

this is really practical information - in terms of planning ahead so that if you DO make too much food (which, if most people will err, it will be on the "too much" side), you can use it later. i am also perennially afraid of running out of food, so thinking through what i am planning to serve ahead of time helps to save me from eating thoroughly limp phyllo cups three days post-event (it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.)

these are so cute and tasty! i would want to put a tomato and onion salad in mine. or maybe a miniburger. that might kill me though.

breakfast is my very favorite meal of the day. this blog is awesome, and though i also frequently get up too early to imagine anything but a protein shake or a bowl of cereal, it is inspiring to take breakfast as a sacred moment everyday before stepping into the breach.

that should be M (and) I International Foods - for some reason the plus sign isn't showing up. whoops.

I particularly like Blue Apron - though it's a small store, they have a truly dizzying array of products. Their staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and will give you tastes of any counter item you are interested in.

Slightly more off the beaten path, I also like M I International Foods in Brighton Beach. A huge emporium of delights.

good butter is such a simple, clean pleasure on crusty bread. nothing else is necessary.

that is a gorgeous mold. and milk pudding is so satisfying. could use some of that for my sore throat right now...