LauraJane's Profile
| Display Name: | LauraJane |
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| Personal URL: | http://inwideningcircles.com |
| Member Since: | 10/16/08 |
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I would love some non-construction ideas, too. We live in an open concept loft with very high ceilings and have easily, oh, 12-15' feet above our kitchen cabinets. I have no idea what to put up there-- it gets fairly dusty and greasy as it is right above the stove. Any ideas would be welcome! Mind the Gap: Fresh Ideas For Decorating the Kitchen Soffit |
5/16/13 1:06 PM |
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I recently became transfixed by stuffed cabbage rolls and saw a riff on a Korean BBQ-like filling that was wrapped in bok choy leaves. Looked delicious! Chowing Down on Bok Choy! 10 Ways to Love This Asian Green Ingredient Spotlight |
5/13/13 9:57 PM |
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Plus it is a killer popcorn topping! Got Dukkah? 6 Ideas for Using it At Home, No Cookbook Required |
5/7/13 10:46 AM |
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We use a (cleaned out & sterilized) Rogue beer bottle with a flip top. I think it was from a series they did with Morimoto and the label is painted on and beautiful. It's a white, opaque ceramic bottle so it's perfect for olive oil! A Perrier Bottle Makes a Really Excellent (and Cheap!) Oil Cruet Reader Tip |
4/23/13 1:20 PM |
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Totally kick ass. I used a pinch of red pepper flakes and a squirt of sriracha because I didn't have a jalapeño on hand. This is SO FAST and SO EASY, we served it with a side of roasted brussels sprouts, onions and garlic tossed with bacon bits and avocado. Amazeballs. Will go into heavy rotation in our house! Recipe: Ginger and Cilantro Baked Tilapia Recipes from The Kitchn |
4/21/13 10:46 PM |
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Whew! @sillyputty's bar sounds amazing. Ours has a slightly lower price point but... Stocking a Home Bar From Scratch: Which 6 Bottles Would You Choose? Reader Intelligence Request |
4/17/13 2:45 PM |
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Oh, I would love to try these! I've been so interested in them since reading Judy Roger's account of them in the Zuni cookbook. Sadly, I don't know how available they are in Milwaukee... but I will keep my eyes peeled! You Must Try These: Green Almonds Ingredient Spotlight |
4/15/13 6:58 PM |
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If concerned, you might consider doing 1c mayo and 1c greek yogurt. I love the tang that yogurt gives dips like this, but mayo also gives a creaminess. In my house, both of those would be full fat, because that's just how we roll. Spring Recipe: Creamy Parmesan Dip Recipes from The Kitchn |
4/8/13 12:27 PM |
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Back when I was a waitress, the restaurant I worked for used to occasionally cater weddings and the "midnight snack" was often a mashed potato bar. They'd put out martini glasses and a vat o' garlic mash plus a ton of toppings: cheese, bacon, creme fraiche, scallions, chili... It was quite a hit with the tipsy guests. All those carbs to soak up all that booze! Crêpe Parties, Taco Bars & More: 9 Build-Your-Own Party Meals |
4/2/13 4:47 PM |
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My parents have one of these and we're staying here for the week. I am used to my humble Bodum french press and make my coffee by weight at home... There's no scale here so I've been eyeballing the proportions of grounds to water but it is a very nice system. I'm not sure I'm enough of a supertaster to really discern a difference in the Espro coffee versus a typical french press, but I do like that it has the thermal carafe to keep it warm. Very easy to use/clean, too. Coffee for a Crowd: The Espro Press, A New (& Better) French Press Coffee Maker |
4/2/13 4:40 PM |
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Gin What Are the Essential Liquors and Spirits for a Home Bar? Good Questions |
3/20/13 5:39 PM |
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Would LOVE to hear more about readers' emergency meals. We just started down a paleo-like wormhole and while I try to be prepared for the week, inevitably we end up going out to a restaurant for a bunless burger and salad. Would love to have something quick/easy that I know I can fall back on for just such an occasion! 5 Tips for Smarter Grocery Shopping |
3/19/13 10:40 AM |
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@annamasse-- care to share the details on the oven roasting? I've been toasting mine in a pan with a pinch of cinnamon and some sea salt but I wonder if the oven wouldn't give a more even toast. I feel like they are easy to burn even in the pan... do you just roast low and slow? Product Love: Trader Joe's Roasted Coconut Chips |
3/12/13 10:22 PM |
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The stool is great. Those jeans are *awesome.* My Uncool Kitchen Tool: My Kitchen Stool |
3/1/13 8:24 AM |
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I thought flax seeds needed to be ground up to reap their benefits? That's always stopped me from buying them before... I do lurrrve me my chia seeds, though! Chia, Flax, and Sesame: Make Your Own Seed Blend |
2/5/13 4:00 PM |
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I've got a grapefruit rosemary shrub steeping in my fridge right now and I'm SUPER excited to taste it! Ideas For Using Homemade Fruit Vinegars? Good Questions |
1/29/13 11:46 AM |
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Just made this on a whim, had saved the recipe and realized I actually had all the ingredients. It's very different but quite yummy! I wouldn't leave out the twist, though, that really did it for me! The Perfect Drink Recipe to Dress Up a Fall Occasion: The Jewel Cocktail The 10-Minute Happy Hour |
1/26/13 6:39 PM |
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Or just drop a raisin (or other dried fruit, this year I used cherries) in the bottom of the bottle and it lives to fizz again! Leftover Flat Champagne? Make Vinegar! |
1/4/13 8:41 AM |
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I bought this book on a whim after going to True Foods Kitchen in Phoenix during a work trip. It's a great book and I've made many of the recipes. Would highly recommend it to anybody-- whether you're looking to eat healthier or not. True Food by Andrew Weil New Cookbook |
1/2/13 3:30 PM |
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I'm a speech-language pathologist, not a teacher, but we get gifts in a similar fashion this time of year... I think however you want to express your holiday cheer is wonderful, but I know for me even a brief note from the parents and/or student about our time together is something I CHERISH. Sometimes education (and medicine) is a thankless job... those little notes go a long long way. What Are Some Good Gifts for Teachers? Good Questions |
12/13/12 5:24 PM |
