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I would suggest that she skip the block and go with something like the Bamboo Knife Dock that is sold at the Container Store. It's better for your knives.

http://www.containerstore.com/shop/kitchen/drawerOrganizers/trays?productId=10028653&N=182

The real problem with interpreting scientific literature is being able to understand the how the researcher analyzed the data. Even many scientists cannot do this at a sophisticated level. Therefore they make the mistake of taking the author's conclusions at face value.

Nobody is trying to mislead, but the general level of limited understanding of statistics and scientific methodology prevents journalists from reading research results with a critical eye.

I agree with your idea of a large print nature scene.

I bought myself Sara Jenkins new cookbook/iPad app New Italian Pantry. I adore it. It lays out the staples that an Italian always has in their pantry with videos on how use and store them. Then when you come home from the market with something fresh you can enter it into the search function and come up with a recipe, knowing that you have all the other ingredients on hand. Genius!

I always find OTC egg nog disappointing. My family's traditional recipe is not nearly as thick (viscus) as carton egg nog. We reserve the whites to make a meringue that floats on the top of the punch bowl. "The Recipe" is not difficult to make but it does produce a huge batch. I'm happy to have it only once a year when Mom makes it.

I've been draining my beans before freezing them, thinking that would help them retain their integrity. I'll try your method.

Made this and LOVE it.

As a single person, the recipe make a huge amount. Much more than you can eat before it goes bad.

I decided to modify the dressing and freeze half of it. I made the dressing as given except that I left out the yoghurt (which I didn't think would freeze feel). I tossed the non-dairy dressing into the salad and then divided it into single servings. I froze half of those. When I want to eat a serving, I mix in fresh fruit and yoghurt or keifer.

Next time I'll half the ingredients.

make Kahlua

Everyone I've given this to has said it is better than the store-bought version. The better the quality of the ingredients, the better the results.

Kahlua: Mexican Coffee Liqueur

Qty Measure Ingredient
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2 Cups Water
4 Cups Sugar
2 Ounces instant coffee
2 Cups Brandy
2 1/2 Teaspoona vanilla extract

Instructions: Bring water to boil. Dissolve instant coffee and add sugar. Remove from heat. Stir until dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Add brandy and vanilla extract.
Makes 1/2 gallon.