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@angelinethebaker No, a lot of people don't need a floral designer on call to make a pretty flower arrangement for them. But I work in a florist shop and you would be surprised at the number of people who see flowers and choke. They don't know what color, they don't know what kind, they don't know how many they want. Then there's the people who bravely give it a go alone, and you have to politely say, "Here, let me switch this color out with this one..." so you don't feel bad for the recipient. Just because it seems simple to YOU doesn't mean it is for everyone! How I Turned Store-Bought Flowers into Pretty Arrangements for a Party Gatherings from The Kitchn Flag this comment	5/16/13 10:44 PM
My go-to Lazy Meal is tuna with mayo/garlic, crackers for dipping, a hunk of cheese, and a little pile of olives. Hummus if I have it. A Real Dinner, Fast: 5 Favorite Types of Almost-No-Work Meals Flag this comment	5/16/13 10:39 PM
TWO eggs can make someone feel full for nearly 12 hours?? Maybe if they eat them at 7pm and then go to bed... Ideas for Low-Carb, Budget-Friendly Meals That Satisfy? Good Questions Flag this comment	5/14/13 10:19 PM
This is extremely misleading. "Organic" does NOT mean "pesticide-free". All it means is that the pesticides they used were considered organic. Look in any garden center and you'll find shelves full of products labeled "for organic gardening" or "for organic production". Everything from fertilizer, fungicide, herbicide, pesticide, and insecticide. The organic fungicide I'm looking at right now says it's "harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin" and it's labeled "toxic to fish and aquatic organisms" and it says it can contaminate water runoff. So don't think you're avoiding ALL harmful compounds simply by reaching for something labeled "organic". "Organic" is not the equivalent of "safe for humans and wildlife". Decide When to Buy Organic with the EWG's 2013 Dirty Dozen List Flag this comment	5/1/13 7:20 PM
These aren't the "state drinks". They are merely new or interesting cocktails FROM each state. I think the whole point was to NOT be the stereotypical or actual state drink... 50 Cocktails from 50 States: Have You Tried Your State Cocktail? Flag this comment	4/16/13 9:45 PM
Sometimes I take bites from the bottom instead of tearing it off, and then bite off some frosting from the top to go with it. The man in the video looked tastier than the cupcake though. It Exists! The So-Called Proper Way to Eat a Cupcake Flag this comment	10/2/12 8:54 PM
Of course you could have let her do it alone! Your guest was doing you a huge favor. The best response from you would have been, "Please don't do that, come chat with us and I'll take care of it later!" And if the guest insisted, "Thank you so much you're the best guest EVER!" would have been the proper response. :) 5 Tips for Being a Good Overnight Guest Flag this comment	10/1/12 8:30 PM
Just because they are family doesn't mean they can invite themselves over whenever they want. It's your house, you make some rules and then enforce them! 5 Tips for Being a Good Overnight Guest Flag this comment	10/1/12 8:20 PM
The recipe calls for an "organic" egg? Really? What happens if I use a non-organic egg? Will the froth not be sexy? An Egg in My Cocktail? You Betcha! The PDT Apricot Flip Cocktail Recipe The 10-Minute Happy Hour Flag this comment	9/7/12 11:44 PM
Claireooto, I LOVE that tortilla. It's hilarious! For Corn Tortillas to Tamales: Masa Harina Ingredient Spotlight Flag this comment	8/29/12 9:44 PM
Baleadas from Honduras! What Are Your Favorite Latin American Foods and Recipes? Flag this comment	8/28/12 8:15 PM
Go to your local garden center and take a look at all the pesticides and disease control chemicals that are listed as "organic" and then look at the labels. THEY ALL SAY "do not eat, do not breath, do not get on your skin, keep out of reach of children and pets, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after use" etc. For example, copper fungicide is organic but it's also toxic to fish and you shouldn't let it drain off into water that might be swum in or drank. The label also says to immediately wash your clothes and not to wear them again without washing them after you've been working with copper fungicide. Organic does not mean "safe to eat" for people or animals. Why You Should Still Wash Your Organic Fruits and Vegetables Mother Jones Flag this comment	8/24/12 11:03 PM
Here's a bunch of info about it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ful_medames It doesn't have any unusual spices in it. New Style Of Food? Start With Condiments! Flag this comment	8/24/12 10:38 PM
Also, as the guy mentions in the article, most people don't realize it when they DO get food poisoning. SO many people will talk about how they had the "stomach flu" or a "stomach virus" and never make the connection to the food they ate. Unsafe Food Handling: Do You Say Anything to Your Host? Flag this comment	8/16/12 7:20 PM
I didn't pay much attention to food safety until I got cantgetoutofbedorleavethebathroom sick. Twice. Now I probably wash my hands too much... Unsafe Food Handling: Do You Say Anything to Your Host? Flag this comment	8/16/12 7:16 PM
People always look at me funny when I tell them I like Japanese food, but not sushi. (if I don't say that, they assume I mean sushi...) Cook Japanese Food at Home: 15 Favorite Dishes, from Okonomiyaki to Sukiyaki Kitchn Recipe Roundup Flag this comment	8/9/12 7:47 PM
I hate videos. I watched this one because it's the first time I've seen an AT video, but I wasted 1:23 to hear information that could have been summarized in a short sentence: To kill or block weeds in your garden: pull up the big weeds, lay down cardboard, cover it with mulch. If you're going to make videos, at least make them worth the time spent watching them. One Minute Tip: How to Kill Your Weed Seeds Apartment Therapy Videos Flag this comment	7/9/12 9:12 PM