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Display Name:	carignane
Personal URL:	http://www.bespokechocolates.com
Member Since:	4/23/07

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Thanks in advance! :) Recipe: Chickpea Casserole with Lemon, Herbs & Shallots Cookbook Recipe Flag this comment	1/26/11 8:41 PM
@Faith Durand: Made this tonight....delicious, but very very dry. I don't know much about casserole science, but do you think that the lowfat dairy products I used are to blame? If not, any other suggestions? Recipe: Chickpea Casserole with Lemon, Herbs & Shallots Cookbook Recipe Flag this comment	1/26/11 8:41 PM
"would not have been able to make otherwise" I meant. :) Weekend Meditation: The Bake Sale Response \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	1/18/10 3:35 PM
PrettyKitty, I own a small business and we announced that we'd be donating all of our profits from Sunday's sales to AmeriCares. Yes, our sales were boosted relative to a typical Sunday, and AmeriCares was the sole beneficiary of that boost. If people were considering patronizing my business, they had the option to do so on Sunday, knowing that any profit we made was going to be donated to AmeriCares, and far more people visited on Sunday than usual. So now I can make a sizable donation to AmeriCares that I would have been able to make otherwise. I'm not seeing what's disgusting about that. Weekend Meditation: The Bake Sale Response \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	1/18/10 3:32 PM
I recommend tempering your chocolate before adding it to whatever nut product you use; it will ensure that your spread stays emulsified; just add it in all at once and stir quickly! No oil is necessary to prevent solidifcation, assuming a reasonable ratio of nut to chocolate. The natural oil in the hazelnuts will be more than sufficient to keep the spread...spreadable! However, I do add a bit of softenend fresh butter to make the texture even more luscious. (I make a Chocolate Hazelnut Spread at my chocolate shop :)) Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| How Can I Make Nutella At Home? Good Questions Flag this comment	7/30/09 3:34 PM
Thanks to everyone so far! RichardinLA, that is brilliant, beautiful, and very similar to the aesthetic I am hoping for! What do you have behind the curtains? A shelving system? Drawers? Are the kitchen cabinets a good size for clothing items or are other things stored in there? Apartment Therapy New York \| Recommend a Closet Wardrobe System? Good Questions Flag this comment	7/24/09 6:31 PM
Oops. I am such a loser for not thinking of mousing over the "Distribution Network" link...thanks for not mocking me. :) I guess I was in a hurry and looking for "Stores" or "Retailers" and Molteni never answered my e-mails, probably because my question could have been easily addressed by the site! Anyway, so yes, less expensive attractive closet suggestions would be great! Thanks! Apartment Therapy New York \| Recommend a Closet Wardrobe System? Good Questions Flag this comment	7/24/09 4:32 PM
8" chef's knife. ultimate multitasker, perfect weight and size! Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Thursday Giveaway: Linden Knife Rack Flag this comment	10/9/08 1:23 PM
Second the Barkeepers' Friend. Works wonders! Apartment Therapy The Kitchn \| Kitchen Nightmares: Cleaning Scorched and Burnt Food Off Pots and Pans Flag this comment	7/24/08 6:49 AM
i'm all for hand-mixing for the tactile experience, but stand mixers are time-efficient, because you can be doing something else for your recipe while the mixer is doing the manual labor... also...has anyone ever made italian meringue by hand? Apartment Therapy The Kitchen \| Stand Mixer vs. Arm Muscle: Do You Mix by Hand? Flag this comment	4/29/08 12:21 PM
Pepper turkey on mini-baguette with arugula and brillat-savarin cheese. Mmmmm Apartment Therapy The Kitchen \| What's For Lunch? Blueberry Yogurt and Homemade Graham Crackers Flag this comment	4/9/08 9:12 AM
made a pretty incredible cheesecake with stichelton when i lived in london...mmm... Apartment Therapy The Kitchen \| The Cheesemonger: Stichelton Flag this comment	3/25/08 9:50 AM
My favorite candy is Cadbury Creme eggs, but they are so perfect on their own, that incorporating them into any kind of dessert would be a step in the wrong direction. A close second would be jelly beans, so I'm thinking I'd make a Meyer lemon curd tart, and fold some chopped up jelly beans into the curd for a surprising crunch, then top the tart with torched-Italian meringue-and-jelly-bean decorations. Apartment Therapy The Kitchen \| Holiday Giveaway: Win a Big Basket of Easter Candy Flag this comment	3/18/08 11:21 AM
We've got an apartment-sized, non-IKEA, non-sectional version of a pullout-bed-with-storage in black leather and it has been the saving grace of our 350-sq-ft 1-bedroom apt. Our two small closets are at capacity (who told a triathlete and a chef to move into 350 sq ft?), so a comforter for guests plus an additional set of sheets and towels simply wouldn't fit. Thanks to our pullout-with-storage, we keep guest bedding and towels in the storage space underneath, and we've had friends stay overnight with us on several occasions! Then in the mornings, we have to wake them up to fold the bed out of the kitchen to make coffee! :) Apartment Therapy New York \| MANSTAD Sofa Bed with Storage from IKEA Flag this comment	3/18/08 7:05 AM
I love to cook dinner for friends and entertain at home, so an open kitchen makes sense. That way, I can remain social throughout the evening without limiting my menu to make-ahead items! I am also a huge proponent of the clean-as-you-go school of cooking, so large quantities of leftover pots and dishes are never a huge issue for me. Besides, if the kitchen is open, I can wash the dishes and chat at the same time! Apartment Therapy The Kitchen \| Open vs. Closed Kitchens: Which Do You Prefer? Flag this comment	3/18/08 6:56 AM
mmm...soft boiled, with toast points. preferably in paris. Apartment Therapy The Kitchen \| Thursday Giveaway: Eiko Egg Boilers from Vessel Flag this comment	3/6/08 9:18 AM
I made this salad last night, but used bulgur wheat instead of couscous for some whole-grain action, and added a bag of wilted arugula for some green. I'll be eating it for lunch all week and I couldn't be happier! :) Super-healthy and delicious! Thanks! Apartment Therapy The Kitchen \| Recipe: Cous Cous Salad with Winter Squash and Cranberries Flag this comment	2/27/08 7:55 AM
just curious...why do you toss with spices after roasting as opposed to before? wouldn't pre-spicing lead to a deeper flavor? Apartment Therapy The Kitchen \| Party Recipe: Spicy Oven-Roasted Chickpeas Flag this comment	2/26/08 10:42 AM
vodka and lime.... Apartment Therapy The Kitchen \| Thursday Giveaway: Soda-Club Seltzer Water Soda Maker Flag this comment	2/22/08 3:26 AM
Italian meringue.....not sure how that was ever produced before the electric mixer.... Apartment Therapy The Kitchen \| Thursday Giveaway: SideSwipe Spatula Mixer Blades Flag this comment	1/17/08 12:38 PM