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he is also a super nice guy-- possibly the friendliest person at Rainbow.If you go there,check out the latest thing they are stocking: goat milk fudge. AWESOME: http://www.everythingbutthesqueal.com/2011/02/baah.html


Cheesemonger: Life on the Wedge by Gordon Edgar
Book Review 2011
2/28/11 11:54 AM

In San Francisco we have a wood-burning fireplace ban, but I always thought it was due to earthquake-->fire issues than pollution. Which makes me wonder if pellets would be ok here, or not? Any tips on how to investigate this? I am really intrigued by this heating option...


Alternative Heating With Pellet Fuel Appliances
Green Architect
2/17/11 4:06 PM

What do you use for hardwood or marble? And, my struggle is always what to keep a mix in-- it is nice to have a bottle of all purpose cleaner around for a quick clean up. I have some good "recipes" for it-- they work--but can't ever figure out the right (nonplastic)container. Thoughts/advice?


Greener Cleaners: All Your Basics In Half The Space
2/15/11 2:26 PM

I especially love the colors. Great idea.


DIY Sliding Barn Door
House*Tweaking
2/15/11 11:14 AM

those eggs are awesome!! So kawaii...


Valentine Love Bugs & How To Make Heart-Shaped Eggs
Delicious links for 2.14.2011
2/14/11 10:52 AM

Merquez (zoo not vegan!) and a vegetarian tagine... which could totally be vegan.
Chili and gruyere/corn muffins Sunday. Sigh. Midwinter just says slow-cooked (meat) to me.


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of January 15-17, 2011
1/14/11 5:50 PM

that is some sensual writing! definitely checking it out, sounds right up my alley.


Book Review: The Dirty Life by Kristin Kimball
1/10/11 11:55 AM

CINNAMON FUDGE? Oh my! damn you thkitchn for ruining my new year's resolution diet! :)


Shoyu Ramen and Vegan Carrot-Ginger Soup
Delicious links for 1.5.2011
1/5/11 1:01 PM

Love the color combo in the paper used for those cones.

Handmade seems to be a theme this year: I made an advent calender, too!

http://butthesqueal.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-advent.html


Awesome Advent Cones For Your Kids
Flickr Find
12/3/10 12:26 AM

I love the acorn one. I bet you could make it with chestnuts... or even wrapped chocolates for a sweet treat/gift.

My tree is a bit of a cheat, as it is simply decorating an old jewelry stand-- but my son is quite fascinated, and I like the colors:

http://butthesqueal.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-advent.html


Two Holiday Trees You Can Make This Weekend
12/1/10 4:36 PM

My son was Max last year (photo here: http://butthesqueal.blogspot.com/2010/10/last-years-costume.html).This year, at his request, an "animal"-- I think a lion.


Costumes: Max from Where the Wild Things Are
Homecrafted Halloween
10/6/10 8:58 PM

My son would like to be a lion... any tips/tricks/hints/pointers?


Costumes: Owl, Crayon, Kitty and Ducky
Homecrafted Halloween
9/28/10 10:18 AM

foie gras, pate, cheese. And macarons.

Not a meal, but you could make one out of that!


French Week: What Is Your Favorite French Dish?
9/27/10 10:54 AM

I am committed to this,but struggling with it.... my son:homemade play kitchen,knitted-by-me play fruit, purchased play kitchen plates/pans, etc. My husband: Charley Harper needlepoint, made by me. Brother-in-law: painting by my son that he loves, framed and matted.
My mother-in-law: knitting/sewing project bag, made by me, embroidered with a picture by my son.

General gift: cookies/spice pecans/tomato conserva and a lasagna recipe/homemade curry paste and a curry recipe.

But this leaves my father-in-lawand my parents, andI have NOOO idea what to make them. :(


What Are Your Handmade Holiday Plans?
9/27/10 10:50 AM

My son LOVES boats... and helicopters, and cars... and I prefer to buy wooden. Thanks for posting this!


Wooden Giants Cargo Ships by Papa Foxtrot
9/26/10 11:45 AM

@Paul:
-homemade ketchup is VERY tasty, much better than Heinz and it is impressive + a nice hostess gift.
-conserva
-tomato-carrot soup (try googling for Soulemama) -- you can dress it italian(w basil) or indian (yogurt, curry)-- very good, clean tasting.


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of September 25-26, 2010
9/25/10 6:40 PM

We are still (finally) inundated with tomatoes, and it's football season, and I have to practice for the annual Chili Cook-off we attend in October, so: chili, more tomato conserva, and some ketchup. Probably the coconut french toast I saw in last week's weekend cooking thread, and tomorrow night, some red snapper-- they've had line caught local wild red snapper at Whole Food for $4.99 lb, and it is delicious, so I just keep buying it....


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of September 25-26, 2010
9/25/10 12:22 AM

I used to buy Padron peppers occassionally, but don't go to that market/vendor any more ($$$$$). Just bought some shishito's to try --cooked the same way -- on Saturday... and we are having them tonight (forgot them yesterday)... sea salt + a hot skillet


Appetizer Trend: Grilled Shishito Peppers
9/22/10 11:27 AM

I always think of Southern food as the go-to for make ahead stuff.. .mostly because it was too hot to cook much during the day in the South in the summer before air-conditioning.. those ladies had years of practice at perfecting luncheon dishes!
In particular, I like curried chicken salad, biscuits, cupcakes, slaw... in october maybe I would do a beet salad instead of the slaw, and perhaps a spice cake.


Looking for a Make-Ahead Menu for a Baby Shower
Good Questions
9/21/10 6:02 PM

I've owned the Helen Chen one, or something like it, for 12 or so years-- the key is to season/treat it as you would cast iron. My stir fries are always good, too :).
But I also have an ancient O'Keefe & Merritt (high/hot gas)-- electric stove might require something different.


The World of Woks
9/21/10 5:59 PM