tcarpenter's Profile
| Display Name: | tcarpenter |
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| Member Since: | 9/25/12 |
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Perhaps add a table lamp to the side table, do something to keep the fabric from sagging, and maybe all mount the tv and decorate the table its on with a lovely smelly candle and a plant. Decor for Making My Furnished Living Room More Inviting? Good Questions |
6/12/13 2:37 PM |
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Love Plugra! What's the Best Brand of Butter for Baking? Good Questions |
5/10/13 5:01 PM |
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WOW! So beautiful and charming!!!!! Best I've seen, love it! Mallory's Icing on the Cake Small Cool Contest |
5/10/13 4:36 PM |
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When I make roast chicken, I always steal the oysters before anyone else can get to them. Growing up my mom, brother and I used to fight over who would get the oysters. Why I Secretly Suck on Mango Pits in the Kitchen (And So Should You) |
5/9/13 12:31 PM |
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Growing up my little brother and I had a nanny from Guatemala named Ana. At least once a week Ana would make fresh masa, put aprons on my brother and I and we would all work together making pupusas. We'd dip our hands in a bit of water to keep the masa from sticking as we rolled it into balls, then we'd indent the balls with our finger and fill the little void with queso ranchero. Then we'd roll the balls back up to cover the cheese and slap the masa ball until we had a disc that Ana would fry up. They were such a simple and delicous dish. Ana went back to Guatemala around 10 years ago, but I still think of her everytime I make anything with fresh masa. What's Your Best Kitchen Memory? |
5/9/13 12:11 PM |
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Get it! Is This Couch Hideous or Awesome? Good Questions |
4/26/13 4:20 PM |
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love the gold trunk!! Shayln's \"Paint it Gold\" Workspace Workspace Tour |
4/12/13 6:57 PM |
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Chocolate dipped coconut macaroons. Easy & delicious. Best Homemade Baked Goods for a Work Seminar? Good Questions |
3/12/13 4:20 PM |
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No shame in using a garlic press! My Uncool Kitchen Tool: Cheap Aluminum Garlic Press |
2/28/13 12:12 PM |
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Japanese saws are the best! Tool Box Essentials: A Brief Guide to Saws |
2/22/13 12:22 PM |
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Love the idea of lavender salt! When Baking is Easier Than Buying |
2/20/13 5:40 PM |
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Love it! Homemade Kale "Chips" made with a tiny bit of olive oil, lemon and salt are so delicious! Is There a Kale Conspiracy? |
1/17/13 11:48 AM |
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nicely done! Before & After: From IKEA Dining Table to Chic Desk |
1/16/13 6:47 PM |
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Public Transportation. I moved from Chicago to LA just a year and a half ago and miss the CTA so much. People are such terrible and aggressive drivers in LA, going anywhere is stressful and biking here is downright scary. Driving VS Public Transit: What's Your Preference? |
1/15/13 7:11 PM |
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I just bought one of these and have been meaning to put it up - just trying to figure out the perfect spot before drilling! An added benefit of these is that they are way more hygienic than knife block! Function & Style: Magnetic Knife Strips Kitchen Inspiration |
1/15/13 12:42 PM |
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I've found that some herbal teas often taste 'dirty', especially Tazo teas. But Yogi Brand teas are consistently delicious. I love their Bedtime tea and Egyptian Licorice tea. They are the best! Caffeine-Free Hot Drinks: 5 Alternatives to Coffee and Tea |
1/8/13 3:38 PM |
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podcasts! I was having a lot of trouble falling asleep a couple years ago, my mind would race and I'd end up fitfully trying to force myself to sleep for hours. Then I discovered free guided meditations for sleep in itunes podcasts. One had me visualize walking down a spiral staircase, I don't think I ever made it past the 5th step. Steal These Habits For A Good Night's Sleep |
10/10/12 12:09 PM |
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A little butter is always delicious on pancakes - throw a stick with some honey and a pinch of salt into a food processer and cream together. Sweet and a little salty and delicious! Also homemade fruit compotes are a delightful alternative to maple syrup. Any Ideas for Toppings and Sides at a Pancake Party? Good Questions |
10/9/12 11:57 AM |
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That first piece is exquisite! It kind of reminds me of the aurora; simply beautiful. Chromatography: Exploring Hidden Colors |
10/8/12 11:54 AM |
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I always set my alarm to go off half an hour before I really need to be up. I spend that half hour cuddling with my boyfriend, Will, and slowly waking up. I am eventually completely awake and head off to the bathroom to get ready for the day while listening to a podcast; This American Life, Savage Love, The Moth, Risk!, Freakonomics, 99% Invisible, the Story Collider, and the highlight of my month Radiolab. Before I leave, I cuddle Will for a moment and kiss him good-bye and wish him a good day. This is the alarm clock for insane little brown boston terrier, Igby, who stretches, jumps up onto the bed, directly onto Will’s chest, and proceeds to lick Will’s face with great fervor from forehead to chin. Having been shoved out of the way by a 22 pound dog, I leave Will at Igby’s mercy and head out the door with a chuckle. A Morning Ritual Challenge |
10/4/12 12:31 PM |
