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Great post! I work for a company that develops treatments for tree health care (seriously!) and I can't stress enough the importance of planting native species and not planting a monoculture. Dutch Elm Disease devastated the American Elm not too long ago, and Emerald Ash Borer is doing the same to ash trees. Your local extension agent (most likely at the state university) is a GREAT resource for planting just about anything!

A bunch of tree geeks (consumers and companies alike) chat on Twitter on Tuesdays at 2pm EST using #treechat if you're up for learning a whole bunch about trees. Check it out-- there's tons of great info.


Arbor Day: 5 Things to Consider When Planting A Tree The Gardenist
3/26/12 4:54 PM

I love the original-- adorable and functional! Truth be told, I want it for my office, since I work in the tree care industry. How fun! Still, $850? Even shy of $300 for a (much less attractive) knockoff? Quick, someone DIY!


Branching Out: Two Tree Bookcases
1/13/12 3:39 PM

Looks delish! Is it me, or are the main photos from The Kitchn/ AT/ oh dee oh not coming up in Google Reader anymore? Major bummer if that's a permanent change!


Totally Tasty Tortilla Soup
1/10/12 4:35 PM

As someone who has the full 5-gal Complete Homebrewing kit, I'd love the single gallon kit for experimenting. I'd feel a lot better about not liking a batch! Also, grolsch bottles, growlers, bottle caps, and carboys make excellent accessory gifts!

I love it when people gift me beer to try! I've been paid in beer for babysitting (partially, at least!) and my favorite engagement gift was a selection of beers with names that reminded the other couple of us.


Kitchen Gift Guide For Beer Lovers
2011 Kitchen Gift Guide

11/29/11 5:17 PM

My parents always asked my brother and I for a "wish list." It was understood that there was no way we'd receive everything on it, but it at least gave them some direction. And panic, when during my early-teen angst I asked for a boyfriend. Neither here nor there!

My husband and I find ourselves amidst a pile of random stuff after the holidays because family members don't know what to buy us. We'd rather nothing, but now that they've asked for suggestions, we're giving them. And emphasizing that gift cards to specific stores aren't cop-outs, really!


Holiday Tact: Do You Ask for Specific Gifts?
11/29/11 4:14 PM

Ooooh! And chips on a PB&J or tuna sandwich. YUM. Bonus points for ruffles.


Why Everyone Thinks I Eat My Pancakes Weird
11/29/11 9:36 AM

I always mix my mashed potatoes and peas. Almost every time I make mashed potatoes (one of my favorites) I have to make peas to mix in.

We always stored the ketchup in the cabinet, not the fridge. I don't much care either way, but my hubby likes it cold and my mother considered it base treachery that I changed haha And I like mushy fries much better than crispy ones.

I don't like my foods touching (except for the mashed potato/peas thing), but I'm working on it. Salad needs its own plate or bowl.

I only like stuffing when it's drenched in gravy.

No mushrooms, ever. I keep trying them, though, just to see if I can trick myself into liking them. I get the sense I'm really missing out on something great, but I can't get past the texture!

My brother's friend used to put American cheese on his Cheerios and chocolate syrup on his pancakes. ::shudder::


Why Everyone Thinks I Eat My Pancakes Weird
11/29/11 9:36 AM

I think it's cute! Of course, it's probably better served as a bassinet rather than a cradle since I can't image a rolling/squirming/starting to become mobile baby being all that safe. Once the baby outgrows the sleeping function, though, it'd be super-cute for storing toys and stuffed animals.


Make This: Hanging Fabric Cradle From Etsy
11/14/11 3:18 PM

My hubby and I face this too, even though we don't have kids. We've gotten to a point where we despise "stuff" for the sake of having it, and giving random stuff for the sake of giving it. Thankfully, our parents all appreciate a wish list, so we can indicate items and experiences we'd like so we aren't saddled with random tchochkes, like striped toe socks and our 15th ice scraper.


How To Guide Family Towards 'Less Is More' Gift Giving?
Good Question

11/8/11 12:37 PM

I hosted Thanksgiving for the first time last year and did the whole shebang. It was the first time I'd roasted a turkey and it came out great, so now I have to try to remember which technique I used. Wish I'd had Pinterest then!


Survey: Are You Making a Turkey for Thanksgiving?
11/3/11 2:16 PM

Shipyard's good, but I find it gets to be really sweet really fast.

I'm DYING to try Harpoon's Pumpkin UFO (Harpoon's one of my favorite overall breweries) and Dogfish's Punkin.

This season, I tried Post Road Pumpkin Ale and have determined that to be my favorite-- still tastes like beer, but with a little pumpkin spice finish at the end, not overpowering at all.


Spooky Brews: 5 Spicy-Sweet Pumpkin Ales for Fall
10/18/11 1:36 PM

I wait as long as possible to turn the heat on. Last year, I turned it on October 22-- and only because everyone at my house getting ready for my wedding was complaining ;)

It's been really chilly the past couple nights here near Boston, but I love cozying up in sweats and snuggling on the couch! Getting out of a nice warm bed in the morning is really tough though.

We're in a new place without a programmable thermostat (making a case to get one installed soon)... anyone have tips for managing an older thermostat for comfort and heat savings?


When Do You Decide to Turn on the Heat?
10/7/11 11:15 AM

Brussels sprouts sauteed with bacon and onions... YUM. I do spinach that way, too, since I think it's a little boring most other ways I've had it. I'm in the same boat as @asmallcontempt, that I haven't really experimented with too many veggies outside what my mom always made, but I'm definitely trying!

I keep trying beets, hoping I'll like them, but no-go. Same for mushrooms, unfortunately. I see these amazing recipes with portabellas and criminis and all sorts of exotic looking things, but I can't get past the rubbery texture. I struggle with eggplant, too... another texture thing. Thankfully, my hubby's open to experimenting and usually winds up having the same opinion I do. Whew!


Which Vegetables Are Most Challenging for You?
10/4/11 8:55 AM

Also... for an awesome cocktail (hot or cold), just add some Crown Royal to your cider. I don't drink the Crown otherwise, but always have some on hand for these. YUMMM!


The Real Deal: Have You Ever Tried Unpasteurized Cider?
9/14/11 10:55 AM

Apple cider and Crown Royal. Hot or cold, always perfect. I have a bottle of Crown for just such cocktails!


Simple Cocktails with Fresh Apple Cider
Straight Up Cocktails

9/14/11 10:53 AM

@ericasullivan-- LOVE Russell Orchards!

Also looooove unpasteurized cider... I don't think I've ever had it otherwise!

I made hard cider after Thanksgiving last year. It won't work unless you use unpasteurized (not an issue for me) and probably keep the recipe as simple as possible. Mine was more of an apple wine and is almost too tart to drink without cutting it with apple juice.


The Real Deal: Have You Ever Tried Unpasteurized Cider?
9/14/11 10:48 AM

Love, love, love! I've been on the hunt for a patterned, not-too-feminine, not-too-masculine duvet cover for our bedroom off and on for the past 3 years. The indigo color is gorgeous, and I love the swirls. I tried every link on the "buy" page of the site trying to find it! Pinning this post and checking back for online ordering info!


Belize/Chauras Duvet Cover Set by Shilpa Rathi
Design Showcase 2011

9/13/11 2:57 PM

I love hammocks, but one of the main draws is the swaying motion, which you wouldn't get with a setup like this. A library nook, though... that sounds fantastic!


What Do You Think? An Extreme Home Hammock
9/8/11 12:16 PM

What a great idea! Looks beautiful, and I love that you were able to repurpose the shutter.


Before & After: An Old Shutter Turned Bathroom Counter
Reader Project

8/30/11 9:04 AM

We had one of these for our wedding, and we love it! The only thing is that some of our guests (::cough, groomsmen::) refused to put their prints on branches and put them on the "ground," so it's not as full as it could have been. Still, we love it as a displayable piece in our home.


Turn Thumb Print Leaves Into Family Heirloom
Good Ideas

8/29/11 11:02 AM