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I do have a lot of my recipes in my email so I can search for them there, but about a year ago I made a recipe binder and it's been the best thing ever. I bought a large three ring binder, clear page protectors, and sticky tabs to use for section dividers. On each divider page I have the name of that section, e.g. "Soups." In that section I've printed out all my soup recipes or taken the magazine pages and stuck them in the clear plastic sleeves, and then on the back of the divider page I list other favorite soups that are in cookbooks I own (I list the name of the recipe, book title, and page). That way all recipes I use, whether from online, magazines, or cookbooks, are in my master recipe binder!

I've never drank much soda. I wasn't allowed to growing up and never drank much after leaving home since I didn't much care for it and was too cheap/broke to spend money on it. Plus now I don't eat or drink anything with corn syrup in it, since it almost undoubtedly comes from genetically modified corn and I try to avoid all GMOs. Very occasionally I'll have an organic soda in a glass bottle, but that is a very rare treat. Much better on the body and the budget to drink water!

This is incredible! So inventive and original.

What type of film (yes, old-fashioned film) is best for highly saturated color photos? And what is the best all-purpose lens for a Nikon SLR film camera?

So refreshing to see a relaxed, happy looking party that isn't centered around perfect decorations and matching food. It looks like a great time. I love the photos.

I love the crib design. I know it's a CL find - any idea of the brand, though?

Mustard.

I only have a hand mixer. I don't use it often, but am very glad to have it when it comes to whipped cream and egg whites. I make toast under the broiler and in the summer wish I had a toaster, but hate having things sit out on the counter taking up space and hiding dust and crumbs.

I made my first cheesecake a couple months ago and did not use a water bath. It came out fine - no cracking and it cooked evenly. I thought it turned out delicious! I followed this recipe from Epicurious: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/New-York-Cheesecake-102592

My mom's recipe that I love is similar to lona's above.

I just grate up a couple of carrots, dice up an apple or two, add some crushed pineapple (or the tidbits, either one in their own juice) and some raisins. Then I mix in a dressing made up of plain, low-fat yogurt with a little honey added.