Nerves's Profile

A slow cooker is a must for me, especially when I need to feed more than 10 people. As for the waffle maker - I'm on the fence about that. I mean, you can't make waffles without one, but how often will I really make waffles??

My kitchen has a similar shape and size - this is a real inspiration for me to get to work this summer.

Most definitely. I've picked up quite a few recipes that beg for slow-cooking, and it's one of those things you can turn on before work and have a hot meal as soon as you get home. Definitely sear your meat and deglaze your skillet before dumping it in the pot, if you can.

Like others, this I'd imagine that this would create more of a 'steamed' potato than baked. The crispy skin is the best part.

I've been cooking with my 3 year old for about a year - probably once or twice a week. We keep a footstool in the kitchen which is just the right height for her. I always place the stool far enough away from the oven so that she can't reach over and touch something hot. The chopstick idea is a good one. I'll use it tonight when we make some baked veggie tempura.

Any type of stir-fry can be healthy and quick to whip up. You can even prepare a bunch of veggies ahead of time and freeze some. Buy meat individually or slice it up and freeze it separately. Prepare some rice or noodles to go along with it, and poach an egg to go on top.

I love it! What a great Idea! This space in my kitchen is largely wasted.

If you're already in the apple 'verse, then get yourself an apple TV and install the boxee software. If your TV is the one pictured, it's almost not worth getting a blu-ray player, IMO. Leave physical media in the past.

Makes me want to try taking my next salad and dumping it in the food processor for a couple bursts. Too much?

I generally keep my boxes for as long as I have the product, or if it's a large box, until the warranty expires. I've got a large crawlspace in part of my basement, so there's tons of room down there.