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I see no 'omurice' in this list! lol


10 Meals Where Rice Takes Center Stage Recipes from The Kitchn
5/13/13 1:08 PM

You just need a good/easy recipe. Jeffrey Morganthaler's recipe is pretty darn good and easy: http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/egg-nog/.


Is Homemade Eggnog Worth the Effort?
12/13/12 10:10 AM

I'm loving that simple wicker headboard, actually :)


How To Paint a Wooden Dresser Apartment Therapy Tutorials
10/27/12 9:15 PM

There's already a free printable Warhol soup label kit available here: http://katiedayphoto.com/2012/03/06/diy-campbell-soup-warhol-toy-cans-free-printable/


Andy Warhol & Campbell's Soup Limited Edition Soup Cans
9/15/12 12:27 PM

I'm more concerned with the fact that these might not be air tight? Flour bugs & moths are really best avoided...


Jars That Help You Store and Label Your Whole Grains!
9/15/12 12:21 PM

I use a crock pot to make yogurt...and you can use the oven (turned off) to keep it insulated, too, if you don't have a cooler :)


Look! Homemade Yogurt in Mason Jars
5/25/12 2:12 PM

I don't sun brew my tea, as it's said to be risky, and fridge-brewed tea comes out just as well. You should try different flavors/kinds of tea! I've made jasmine green fridge tea, and an assortment of other flavors. Easy.


Delicious Ways to Infuse Sun Tea? Good Questions
5/16/12 1:43 PM

I made carrot cake sandwich cookies once from cake mix. Easiest thing ever...


Colorful Fruit Smoothie & Carrot Cake Whoopie PiesDelicious Links
4/13/12 9:19 PM

This is what the spoon is for ;)


Baker's Tip: What to do With Leftover Buttercream?
3/28/12 2:41 PM

A slow cooker you can leave on while you go to work...and oven you really should not. I think that's the main difference here.


Should I Buy a Slow Cooker?
Product & Shopping Questions

2/25/12 2:23 PM

I'm with Salter Water, I'm not sure French's is the way to go for anything but hot dogs...

However, I've made some dijon-braised brussels sprouts from SmittenKitchen, as well as whole-grain dijon mustard potatoes. It's looking like dijon is the way to go...


King of Condiments: 5 Ways to Use Mustard in Everyday Cooking
2/2/12 9:57 AM

Pheromone moth traps as everyone else has said. It's the way to go, and they're pretty cheap on Amazon.


How Can I Get Rid of My Pantry Moth Infestation?
Good Questions

2/1/12 10:24 PM

You could buy a refurbished KitchenAid stand mixer. We've had great fun with our refurb KitchenAid Pro.


Best Budget Stand Mixer for Making Bread?
Good Questions

1/5/12 1:22 PM

Oh man. The white. And the stains. Sounds like a terrible idea.


Fashion Meets Function: White Cast Iron Dutch Ovens
1/5/12 1:21 PM

I had terrible, awful luck with these cookies. The dough is pretty much unmanageable. I also wanted way more peppermint flavor. It was way too subtle.

Overall, definitely not worth the frustration.


Cookie Recipe: Peppermint Cream-Filled Butter Cookies
12/21/11 12:17 PM

French macarons. Many times. Because you will miss up at least once.

Most meringue cookies tend to be egg whites only as welll...


How Can I Use Up Lots of Leftover Egg Whites?
Good Questions

12/14/11 9:37 AM

Eggnog. Lots and lots of eggnog is the secret to the best holiday party!!


'Tis the Season: What Makes a Good Holiday Party?
12/5/11 7:38 PM

Oh wow, who knew such a lovely residential gem resided in my city :)


A New Loft by Stacy Weiss of Weisshouse
11/30/11 1:44 PM

White margarita, definitely.

And then, there's also this notion that most of us can't tell the difference between a four dollar wine and a fifteen dollar wine that TheKitchn wrote up: http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/wine/invest-in-cheap-wine-160146


What Can I Do With a Bottle of Really Cheap Chardonnay?
Good Questions

11/30/11 12:55 PM

I made some wildflower honey marshmallows awhile back, I'm wondering if they taste similarly...minus the alcohol?


Grown-Up Treat: Lillet Marshmallows
Recipe Review

11/28/11 4:33 PM