michelle in portland's Profile
| Display Name: | michelle in portland |
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| Personal URL: | http://departure-design.com |
| Member Since: | 4/26/11 |
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another tasty way to season your pan: make a dutch baby. butter baked into the hot pan...my cast iron has never been so well seasoned! What is the Best Way to Clean Cast Iron?Product & Shopping Questions |
3/22/12 4:23 PM |
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I second @CHRISAT - the right architect/designer will augment your investment. we designers know the tips noted above, and can also help you discover the very best kitchen for you, your budget, your home. and if you can't afford to spend much on fees, talk with your architect/designer in advance about how they can streamline services to keep fees in line with your budget. plus, we often have tips/tricks to save money, thereby earning our keep in real dollars. What Is Your Best Kitchen Renovation & Planning Advice? |
3/20/12 7:10 PM |
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Yes @ACEYX - Smeg, and also Aga's cookers. Sources for Vintage & Retro Appliances |
3/14/12 6:08 PM |
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Yes - breakfast stirfry for me! A load of any veggies (this is my best way to get through a CSA box) stir-fried with ginger, garlic, red pepper flake and soy sauce. Top with a poached egg or two. YUM! Vegetables for Breakfast: What Are the Best Ways to Eat Veggies in the Morning? Reader Intelligence |
3/9/12 4:03 PM |
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Hmm - that link seems bad. Let's try this... All About: Double Bowl Sinks Sink Spotlight |
2/28/12 6:07 PM |
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I'm not a fan of double-bowls, but for my clients that insist on one, I recommend this Kohler version with the lower bowl divider. The lower divider makes putting large pots/pans in the sink easier. All About: Double Bowl Sinks Sink Spotlight |
2/28/12 6:06 PM |
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One should use a soil designed for roof gardens - it's lighter and holds onto an appropriate amount of water. @Zepper - it's beneficial as it slows rainwater headed to stormwater systems. The delay can help stormwater lines from being overwhelmed during heavy rain events. No Room For a Garden? Try Building Up! Natural Home & Garden |
2/26/12 12:41 AM |
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I'm with you, croquemadam, on our 'euro-reverse' style. Using Your Knife and Fork: The American Way vs. the European Way |
2/17/12 2:27 PM |
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My fridge often contains a bowl of prepared beans, prepared whole grain (farro, quinoa, or brown rice), a bowl of hard boiled eggs, and prepared greens. They're often used to make an easy lunch (add salad dressing), but are the base for many quick and healthy dinners too - easy to warm beans or grains, and add a few sauteed veggies and/or some protein. Vary it with hot sauce, cheese, etc. Healthy Meals That Are Quick to Cook and Easy to Clean Up? Recipe Questions |
2/6/12 3:28 PM |
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oh yes! my melita serves me well for my wake-up. but better yet - i'm lucky enough to work just blocks from the king of pour-over coffee: coava, where they designed their own metal filters (lauded by the NYT). worth every penny of the $2.50/cup. Pour-Over Coffee: Does it Make a Better Brew? |
1/5/12 4:26 PM |
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whoops - i meant to say that older appliances were often made of all-metal, and now plastic has replaced many of those moving parts in cheaper appliances. Best Budget Stand Mixer for Making Bread? Good Questions |
1/4/12 3:50 PM |
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ooh - well-stated @jmorri26! yes - by hand (especially no-knead) is a breeze! Best Budget Stand Mixer for Making Bread? Good Questions |
1/4/12 3:49 PM |
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There are 3 24" wide x counter depth models I like: Summit #FFBF245, which a contractor friend has and loves (awesomely energy efficient too) and is about $1000; the same LG models that others have mentioned, and the swank german Liebherr. There's also a website: compactappliances.com that's a pretty good resource. Affordable, Compact Refrigerator Sources? Good Questions |
11/16/11 2:30 PM |
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Most important: DURABILITY! Design your kitchen for 25 years (not 10). That means good quality cabinets and very durable countertops and flooring. IMO, cork - while an easily renewable resource - is not an environmentally-responsible kitchen floor because it will need to be replaced within 10 years (and will look pretty rough those last few years). I like your other flooring options, including "sustainable hardwood", which to me means locally-sourced or salvaged and FSC when possible. 5 Ways to Remodel Green in the Kitchen |
10/25/11 11:35 AM |
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@CCP MBD is right - each range is going to vary. people that had one years ago should check out newer ones - things progress! a swank 24" viking range (like a client of mine has) has burners that take up the full cooktop surface. and the oven is very roomy and he's had no trouble baking big elaborate dishes. What Are the Disadvantages of a 24-Inch Range? Good Questions |
10/25/11 11:28 AM |
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A couple design recommendations when remodeling your kitchen: Kitchen Design: Is a Four-Burner Stove Necessary? |
7/27/11 1:53 PM |
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Nice article. I wonder whether the US produces much cork - would be nice if it didn't have to come from so far. Tho perhaps the carbon from transport is offset by all the other positives... Why Cork is So Incredibly Green |
7/19/11 2:42 PM |
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and un-sealed, you could embrace the rust as 'patina' - the way soapstone ages and gets more character. A Raw Steel Accent Wall in the Kitchen |
7/12/11 3:21 PM |
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Definitely make - if only to save all that plastic from the waste (or recycling) stream! Make or Buy? Yogurt |
7/8/11 4:44 PM |
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Wow - enviable! I'd make a dining table with bench seats. These pieces deserve to be FEATURED! And it'd be fun to pair them up with some bright/glossy/refined legs or such to bring some contrast and playfulness. What Should I Build With These Wood Beams? Good Question |
7/8/11 4:34 PM |
