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This is perhaps the best dresser revival I've ever seen. I'm curious, though, how much those (cool!) new handles cost. My guess would be much, much more than the cost of the dresser itself... Before & After: Jill's Dresser Goes Tall, Dark & Handsome Junky Vagabond Flag this comment	2/9/12 1:59 PM
Whenever I clean my copper pots and utensils with natural ingredients (like salt, flour, vinegar, similar to this lemon+salt idea), it always looks great that day, but then they start to tarnish again SO MUCH FASTER than if I use a commercial copper polish. I'd love to just use the natural stuff, but I'm not interested in polishing a dozen pots and half dozen utensils every 2 weeks! (They all hang on the kitchen wall.) Has anyone else had this problem?? How to Clean Copper with Just Lemon & Salt Flag this comment	2/9/12 1:51 PM
The thing with any gluten-free flour is that you can't just use it alone- you need to use a combination of gluten-free flours to get good results. (And typically an ingredient that will act like gluten- either guar gum or xanthan gum). So if you're looking for a recipe with ONLY sorghum flour, you're probably going to be disappointed. But, I've found that sorghum flour is one of the very best flours for GF baking when combined correctly, and I use it in most of my GF baked goods, typically mixed with rice flour (brown and/or white), and tapioca flour or corn starch. What Can I Make With Sorghum Flour? Ingredient Questions Flag this comment	2/9/12 1:45 PM
I am so bummed to hear that you're not happy with your IceStone counters, otherminds! Those are my dream counters, but not if they are going to chip and stain! Boo! Now I'm not quite so bummed I couldn't afford them when we remodeled 3 years ago. Instead, we have recycled concrete counters (made from the runways of a demolished airport), which have been basically a giant pain in the a$$ since we bought them. They have their good points (particularly in the bathroom, where we have pedastal sinks so they don't get wet and stain), but I certainly wouldn't buy them again. My advice: lots of companies that manufacture "green" housing materials are new- make sure they really know what they are doing!! When we saw our counters in the showroom, we had no idea the pictures of finished jobs were the ONLY jobs they'd done before- ours was maybe the 3rd installation, and their lack of experience was a nightmare. We were so concerned about buying something green and local that we neglected to ask all the OTHER questions we should have. First-time kitchen remodels are rough! I would consider concrete again, though, if it was from a REALLY reputable manufacturer/installer. Aside from cracks, stains and chips, we have issues I didn't even realize could become issues- buckling, anyone?! Recycled Content Countertops Flag this comment	10/20/11 10:36 AM
Must agree with the advice to find a cast-iron pan, preferably a vintage one. I had been using the "good" (expensive!) Calphalon nonstick pans, but even those are flaking after only a couple years. I recently got my great-grandmother's cast iron skillet from my Mom, and damn- that may be the best gift I've ever received! I will never buy a nonstick skillet again- it is MUCH less sticky than the best non-stick, and cleaning it is a breeze. Can I Rescue a Nonstick Pan That Has Lost Its Coating? Good Questions Flag this comment	5/16/11 7:48 PM
Great tips! I would add "Don't be discouraged when you have days where you don't find anything." I am a big thrifter, and whenever I take along a friend who doesn't usually thrift, if they don't find anything they tend to get upset and feel like it was a big waste of time. Some days you find lots of great stuff, sometimes nothing! That's just how it goes! Five Tips for Successful Thrift Store Shopping Flag this comment	4/18/11 4:08 PM
Once you've made them a couple times and gotten the hang of their weird quirks, macarons aren't that bad- and, really, these seem like just as much work (if not more). Make Faux-Macarons Without All The Hassle Flag this comment	1/27/11 2:17 PM
I'm with Anne (in Reno)- I don't really get it. I've cooked in a kitchen that had one of these, and it was a huge nightmare. (It was also a house at over 8,000 ft. elevation, which made the cooking even more interesting...) You have about as much control over temperature as cooking over a campfire. Give me a gas Viking-style range any day. AGA Ranges in Real Kitchens Flag this comment	12/9/10 4:30 PM
I miss this market so much. I'm in Boulder now, where there is also a huge, incredibly popular farmers' market, but it just isn't the same. Madison's really is a friendly market, and the circular setup makes for a great traffic flow (unlike the cluster&$% in Boulder, complete with 2 dogs for every 3 people....) Visiting the Dane County Farmers' Market Madison, Wisconsin* Flag this comment	10/4/10 7:26 PM
Amen to that, May!! Weekend Meditation: Minding Our Manners \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	6/13/10 2:49 PM
A warning about the Magic Chef; I bought one 20 months ago- loved the size, loved the price- and it just died yesterday. Less than 2 years old! Bought from home depot and when I called yesterday to get service info I was told "yeah, magic chef- that's not really a surprise." I won't ever buy another magic chef and I also will never buy another appliance from home depot- they were beyond unhelpful. High To Low: 10 Small, Cool Apartment-Sized Refrigerators \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	3/7/10 11:16 AM
Awesome! I will definitely use this! Thanks! How To Braid Puff Pastry \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	2/27/10 1:36 PM
I also prefer using a pastry bag with a really large star tip, but it's always nice to have lots of options in your arsenal! I'm a firm believer that every cupcake should have it's own personality. :) How To Frost a Cupcake Home Hacks \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	2/25/10 12:59 PM
THANK YOU!!!! I made these for dinner tonight, and they are hands-down the best biscuits I have ever made (and I've made my fair share.) They are super-easy and ridiculously delicious- moist, fluffy, rich, perfect. I'm emailing this recipe to all the other biscuit-lovers in my life (and being from Wisconsin, there are quite a few! haha). How To Make Cream Biscuits In Less Than 15 Minutes Home Hacks \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	2/18/10 8:19 PM
Great idea positioning your measuring cup like a clock face! I'd never thought of that, but I'm sure I'll use it someday. I usually count aloud, which for some reason makes it easier to remember than if I count silently to myself. Losing Count: How Do You Keep Track? \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	1/28/10 12:06 PM
I WANT those cabinets. Drool. There is never enough storage for hats, scarves, mittens or shoes. Another Entryway/Hallway \| Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh Flag this comment	1/26/10 7:32 PM
The last thing I would use that pan for is whoopie pies. I've made them several times, and a cookie sheet is definitely the way to go. However, as others have said, there are tons of other desserts that would be fun to adapt for this pan. Whoopie Pie Pan from Williams-Sonoma \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	1/26/10 7:31 PM
We had a fabulous pizza at The Kitchen, a local Boulder restaurant, last night- tomato sauce, mozzarella, baby arugula and parsnip chips. The parsnip chips added an awesome crunch and the flavor combo FAR exceeded my expectations. Pie in the Sky: 9 New Pizzas to Try This Weekend \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	1/23/10 12:07 PM
Wow, I had no idea. I don't use it frequently because it is so expensive, but now I don't see much reason at all to buy it. I prefer the taste of raw honey, anyway, and at least that has a few positive qualities. Agave Nectar: Healthful or Harmful? \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	1/21/10 4:22 PM
I may have to go buy applejack today..... this looks delicious. Shake Winter with a Jack Rose Cocktail Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	1/15/10 4:34 PM