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I bought my first ceramic knife in asia and i love it. It is my go to knife for cutting through tough veggies, and it slices through tomatoes wonderfully. Be careful with it and not toss it in the sink or try to cut any bones as this will easily chip the blade. It's been at least 5 years and i've never had to sharpen it.

i recently got a $30 - 7 pc set of the Kitchen Aid ceramic knife set from Costco (paring, santoku, chef's knife, all with sheaths included and peeler). I can tell the blades are all quite thin. I can feel it slightly twisting when I'm rocking the blade. I don't expect them to last a long time but it is good for the price.

hemp seeds are packed with protein, rich in omega 3 and 6. They make a good thickener in smoothies and adds a nice nutty taste as well.

it's a great idea! as a bonus, it will also help motivate me in cleaning up the house for the guests

we love the Zyliss handheld wheel
http://www.amazon.com/Zyliss-30820-Handheld-Pizza-Stainless-Steel/dp/B002IT37Z6/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1349818146&sr=8-8&keywords=zyliss

love this dish! it's great with a bit of ponzu for a citrus flavor too

I like to poach an egg while I'm cooking the noodles. Sometimes I will add veggies on the side to make it a meal. Depending on the brand of noodles you buy, there are unfried noodle options available in Asian markets.

If you go to a Hong Kong cafe, common breakfast is fried egg, spam w/ ramen. =)

@jennifr1966 - i only have a blender and i've made the banana soft serve before. Slice the bananas to freeze, blend w/ yogurt and a bit honey. I would think this would be possible as @wvlinz suggests in a similar way. I'm definitely giving it a try w/ the 3 ripe peaches i have now.

jeni's ice cream! so many favorites - salty caramel, pistachio, askinosie chocolate but i am looking forward to lemon + blueberries for the summer season. yum!!

I think these will fall under convenience or laziness...

People changing their mind on frozen / chilled goods and leaving it on a random shelf. If not buying, please put it back. Don't spoil perfectly good food which all customers pay for in the end.

People parking shopping carts behind other vehicles! It's really not that far to put it back in the coral. My car has been dinged by people leaving them behind.

i tried it this winter when i was visiting Hong Kong. This was street food sold in little paper bags. They were baked with a bit of salt. The yolk to white ratio is definitely more yolk, and the whites had a little more bite to them. They were very good! Warm bite sized snack.