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Member Since: 10/6/11

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I've been using this Breville blender everyday for smoothies and the ice is always perfectly crushed and I don't even have to chop any of the fruit before hand. It's easy to clean since the pitcher is one piece and you don't have to seperate it for cleaning.

http://www.brevilleusa.com/hemisphere-control.html


Cheaper (But Still Reliable) Alternative to a Vitamix Blender? Good Questions
5/30/13 9:29 AM

Yes, it's the best when you blend the whole lemon, rind and all then strain!


How To Make Real Lemonade from Scratch Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
5/3/13 11:55 AM

My boss and I will drink at work sometimes and it does make us more creative...however you have to limit it to one drink, any more and you won't want to work or it makes you a little sick to be drunk and working on the computer.


Can a Cocktail Make You More Creative?
5/1/13 3:19 PM

I just had a great dinner party where I served Chilaquiles, salad and black bean soup. The Chilaquiles are very filling and super easy to make if you use bottled green salsa, sour cream, tortilla chips and queso fresco.


What Light, Satisfying Dish Should I Serve at My Cocktail Party? Good Questions
4/9/13 4:05 PM

These are sweet and salty and disappear in an instant: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Pretzel-Caramel-Candies

I don't use nuts, I just put another pretzel on top of the Rolo to make a sandwich.


Best Homemade Baked Goods for a Work Seminar? Good Questions
3/12/13 1:39 PM

My friend watched me in awe the other day as I cut an avacado. She was always struggling to peel it before cutting it off the seed. I blew her mind when I cut around the seed and used my knife to remove the pit.

I also had a roommate who didn't know the rack in the oven was removable! I had to explain to use an oven mitt to pull it out!!! Crazy!


What Have You Been Most Surprised (or Embarrassed) to Learn in the Kitchen? Reader Discussion
2/25/13 4:52 PM

Your neighbors are being totally unreasonable! They chose to live under another apartment so it's a given that they will hear noise from time to time. It sounds like you have gone out of your way and done more than you should.

If you were up all night making noise or letting your kids play Wii and jump right above all the time, then I would understand them texting you but during waking hours they need to deal with normal everyday noise.

I like everyone's suggestions of going downstairs to hear the noise yourself to see how loud it really is. Tell them all you've done to help remedy the situation.

You should ask them to stop texting you all the time over every little noise, that is uncalled for! If they have an issue after all that you've done...tell THEM to move!


How Do I Deal with Neighbor's Excessive Noise Complaints? Good Questions
2/20/13 1:06 PM

I would switch from the powder to actual chocolate. It makes a world of difference and really isn't that much work. I grind up chocolate with a parmesan grater and then just add it to warmed milk. I have a Capresso milk frother and the whole process takes 3-4 minutes for the best hot chocolate you've ever had. So worth it!


Any Tips For Making Better Hot Cocoa? Good Questions
11/29/12 9:08 AM

You can subsitute mushrooms for most meat dishes or even cauliflower "steaks".


Can You Suggest Some Festive Vegan Dinner Party Recipes? Good Questions
11/6/12 9:43 AM

Tassimo just had a huge recall for burning people!!! Don't buy a capsule system...get something that grinds your coffee fresh..I love my Jura machine! Best investment I've ever made!


What Is the Best Replacement for My Senseo Coffee Maker? Good Questions
6/20/12 10:20 AM

I'm not condoning child slavery by any means...but if you stop buying these products because they are made by "child slaves" these children are going to starve to death because they don't have a job to pay for food.

It's terrible that children labor exists but they are just trying to survive. Who's going to take care of them if they don't work?


What is the Slavery Footprint of Your Kitchen?
11/1/11 3:14 PM

I LOVE my Capresso coffee maker! It brews the smoothest coffee ever. It has the cone shaped gold filter which I believe is better than the flat. You can program the night before for fresh coffee in the morning or even brew first thing when you wake up because the coffee maker brews so fast! Good luck finding the right brewer!


Help Me Find a Good Yet Inexpensive Drip Coffee Maker
Good Questions

10/6/11 4:34 PM