louiedog's Profile
| Display Name: | louiedog |
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| Member Since: | 7/10/08 |
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"MP3 players are expensive, the music which they contain is pricey, and no one wants to have a hiccup with their trusty tunes." Why You Won't Find an MP3 Player in My Kitchen |
7/12/11 3:39 PM |
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You can avoid doing dishes AND being wasteful by eating pizza straight out of the box. Classy, no? No More Messy Mise en Place: Use Coffee Filters Real Simple |
5/19/11 6:17 PM |
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Sounds interesting. They sell these kits at my Whole Foods and I've been thinking about picking one up. I don't have the space for a 5 gallon setup or a pot big enough, which would require even more space and add to the cost. Homebrew Review: Brooklyn Brew Shop's Everyday IPA Beer Sessions |
5/17/11 11:15 PM |
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fi_burke Can I Rescue a Nonstick Pan That Has Lost Its Coating? Good Questions |
5/16/11 5:36 PM |
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It seems like this would work at party where the cake will be consumed quickly, but otherwise wouldn't it dry out faster? Even when covered properly, the part of the cake that is cut and exposed is noticeably drier than the interior each time I go for another piece. The frosting usually acts as a barrier to keep moisture in. Cake Frosting Tip: Leave the Sides Naked! |
4/26/11 12:04 PM |
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Using my immersion blender always seemed like a disaster waiting to happen. I love that thing too much to risk using it. I got rid of my blender years ago before a big move because I rarely used it. However, I've recently decided to make smoothies in the morning that I can take with me. Can I Use an Immersion Blender to Make Crushed Ice? Good Questions |
4/21/11 10:11 AM |
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Waffles freeze really well. Sometimes I'll make a big batch on the weekend and freeze the leftovers. Then when I need a quick breakfast I'll throw a couple in the toaster oven and cut up some fruit to put on top while it's heating. Waffling Over Waffle Makers: Should You Buy One? |
4/7/11 3:15 PM |
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My favorite is Trader Joe's creamy peanut butter. It's great. I would like to know more about the tasters in this. If you've been eating sweetened peanut butter for the last 30 years you're most likely going to lean that way. I switched over in my late teens and it took a couple of jars to get used to it not being so sweet, and now I prefer it that way. Peanut Butter: Is Texture More Important Than Taste? Cook's Illustrated |
3/2/11 4:10 PM |
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Order it online. It'll last for months in your refrigerator. Seeking Suggestions: Substitutes for Tamarind in Pad Thai? |
11/15/10 9:16 AM |
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Although the Jewels around me have an "I'm using my own bag" button, they don't always work. My location just upgraded their machines and seem to work 100% of the time now, but other locations with older machines don't. To get around this I first scan a heavy item that isn't weighed, like a can of tomatoes, milk, juice, etc, and put it in the bag, and then the bag on the scale in the bagging area. The relatively small difference is ignored by the machine and you don't get the prompt about an unexpected item in the bagging area. Supermarket Survival: Tips for the Self-Checkout Lane |
11/10/10 10:15 AM |
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I grew up in Pennsylvania and lived most of my life there. I love beer, but I honestly don't understand the hype. It's a fine beer, but far from one of my favorites. The best thing about it to me is that I can get it if I find myself in the type of crappy bar that would only have Miller, Coors, Bud, etc. in another state. It's True! Yuengling Beer Is Coming To A State Near You |
10/22/10 12:56 PM |
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Is stir-frying so difficult to do that someone would need this? This looks like something that someone would spot in Williams-Sonoma, think "Oooh, I'm going to learn to stir-fry," use twice and never touch again. The Boomerang Wok: Magically Easier Stir-Frying? |
10/19/10 10:10 AM |
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While it looks like a good corkscrew, I really love the double hinged waiter corkscrew for myself. They're small, cheap ($5 at TJ's) and extremely easy to use. Unlike a traditional waiter's corkscrew, it has two catches where you push against the bottle, so you get much better leverage. That eliminates the problem with the older style that Alton talks about. I would only upgrade to something like what's in the article if I was hosting a lot of parties and regularly needed to open 6 bottles of wine at once. Help Me Find the Good Eats Corkscrew! Good Questions |
9/7/10 4:38 PM |
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My freezer's thermostat stopped working a few months ago and I first noticed the problem when I tried to make ice cream. The freezer was keeping ice frozen, but when I tried to make ice cream after freezing the bowl for 2+ days, it never got cold enough. Help! Why Doesn't My KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Work? Good Questions |
8/13/10 10:55 AM |
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I live in a college town, around the corner from a Jewel and across the street from it is a Whole Foods. I visit both and there is a definite difference in customers. There are way more overweight The fresh produce section in the Jewel is about the same size as their cookie and cracker isle. What I notice in carts is a lot of frozen processed foods and junk snacks. The Whole Foods customers tend to have more produce and other raw ingredients. The Skinniest Shoppers Buy the Priciest Food | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn |
5/26/10 3:29 PM |
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I made sun tea every 2 or 3 days as a kid. I lived in a rural area and was outside all day getting dirty, visiting the swamp, picking up animals, etc. I can't imagine I sterilized the jar or washed my hands that well at that age. No one in my family ever got sick from it that I can recall. Is It Safe To Brew and Drink Sun Tea? Good Questions | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn |
4/16/10 4:58 PM |
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Once again Religion is the cause of a stupid, pointless debate. Help Settle This Debate: Are Eggs Meat? Good Questions | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn |
3/4/10 10:56 AM |
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I've been baking boules on an inverted cast iron skillet and adding steam to the oven. They come out wonderful. Use A Muffin Tin For Better Bread Crusts | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn |
2/8/10 2:54 PM |
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I love long beans. I cut them into 2" pieces, throw them into a cast iron pan with just a little oil, and cook until they start to blister and get a little black. Throw in some spicy black bean sauce at the end and you've got a side dish. Ingredient Spotlight: Long Beans | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn |
11/10/09 3:19 PM |
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The Green Cat Apartment Therapy The Kitchn | Waste Not: 5 Ways to Use Leftover Bread |
11/6/09 11:51 AM |