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Display Name:	Amanda from 16thandMain
Personal URL:	http://16thandMain.com
Member Since:	3/1/13

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That is really a pretty garden picture above. I love raised garden beds. Thanks for sharing this article, though I'm not sure how I feel about his method. Any plants living where you are trying to grow seeds are going to compete for nutrients... Save Time in the Garden: Get Lazy Flag this comment	3/28/13 10:36 AM
@YTess: I would have given money to see the cheese roll off the table... though not see it drop on your feet! The poor man must have been mortified, and I'm sure your feet hurt! I agree though. 1)Serve it room temp. 2)Respect the texture and taste Also, I feel like the idea of "wine bars that serve cheese plates" is a little overdone... not in the sense that I want to see the trend disappear (because I don't!! I love cheese!!) but I want to see an increase in the amount of sophistication with which the idea is executed. I want them to find some really awesome cheeses. To offer a plate of just goat cheeses... fresh, aged, and hard. Maybe match them with wines. Offer interesting sides. Basically, don't treat me like a noob who can't identify an unripe brie. The Proper Cut: What Not To Do When Serving Cheese The Cheesemonger Flag this comment	3/6/13 7:33 PM
Oh man, I love mixing things with yogurt.... it can be transformed from such a simple to such a luxurious treat. I'm going to have to try that parfait.... I tried to pop amaranth a few years ago with no success, but I may have to try again. This may be my favorite though: http://www.16thandmain.com/greek-yogurt-with-honey-pistachios-and-crystallized-ginger/ Amanda Recipe: Honeyed Grapefruit Yogurt Parfait with Popped Amaranth Recipes from The Kitchn Flag this comment	3/6/13 7:25 PM
Like many above, I have always frozen cooked pancakes, but was always kind of disappointed by their texture and flavor... I will have to give this a try. Brilliant. Did You Know That You Can Freeze Pancake Batter? Flag this comment	3/5/13 7:06 PM
For me the pivotal moment came when I added vinegar to my pot--it just started working better and the eggs seemed more attractive. I don't taste the vinegar. ....though my eggs have never been as attractive as the ones pictured above :-( Those are some delicious looking eggs, makes me want to go break into my fridge as we speak. 3 Tips for Making Better Poached Eggs Flag this comment	3/5/13 7:05 PM
Haha, absolutely. Especially if it allows me to eat more of this: http://www.16thandmain.com/greek-yogurt-with-honey-pistachios-and-crystallized-ginger/ My guilty indulgence. The Dash Greek Yogurt Maker: Make Quarts of Greek Yogurt Out of Any Milk International Home + Housewares Show 2013 Flag this comment	3/5/13 6:48 PM
I think #1 from the "Two tone-shelving" is actually a great example of marrying the convenience of open shelving with the need to have most of your stuff behinds doors to avoid grease and dust. The cabinets have small slivers of open shelving--just enough for the most commonly used plates, bowls, and cups--and the rest is hidden behind cabinet doors with glass panels to decrease the visual weight of the cabinet. Also, the cabinets are white to balance the color on the bottom. Really, a brilliantly designed kitchen.... ...other than those little motifs on the ceramic tiles, which aren't really to my taste. But really, a fine job. The New Kitchen: 5 Top Trends Flag this comment	3/5/13 4:56 PM
Holy cow. That is beautiful and dramatic and everything that a good DIY project should be. Before & After: Sophisticated and Dramatic Wainscoting Chris Loves Julia Flag this comment	3/1/13 8:17 PM
Canned beans, Jiffy corn muffin AND biscuit mixes, curry pastes...breadcrumbs (homemade crumbs have their place... but Panko is pretty awesome). McLawrey's chili seasoning mix. But that might be it... But I don't think any boxed brownie mix can hold a candle to the Baker's "One Bowl Brownies" recipe from the inside of the Baker's Unsweetened Chocolate boxes. Takes 5 minutes to make, 40 to bake, and is damn tasty, and not oily like the boxed mixes. Kitchen Convenience: 5 Prepared Foods That Are (Almost) As Good As Homemade Flag this comment	3/1/13 8:03 PM
Haha, I wrote a whole post on my need for a kitchen scoop back in December... but I almost exclusively use it for pulling flour and sugar out of their containers. I used to keep grains and beans in mason jars, but I would just pour our the amount I needed. http://www.16thandmain.com/kitchen-tip-measuring-flour-for-better-baking-success/ My Uncool Kitchen Tool: Kitchen Scoop Flag this comment	3/1/13 6:41 PM
I have always lived in tacit detente with my nonstick for making eggs. You have probably just won deBuyer a convert! My New Love: The 7.9\" de Buyer Mineral B Element Frypan Product Review Flag this comment	3/1/13 4:42 PM
That is one photogenic cocktail. Here in Florida "winter" and "more citrus than you can fathom" are pretty synonymous... I imagine this is a great cocktail base for any type of citrus!! The Perfect Cocktail for Your Cuties: The Clementine Cocktail The 10-Minute Happy Hour Flag this comment	3/1/13 4:35 PM
Wow--the space looks so beautiful!!! I am really enjoying reading your experience with putting in an Ikea kitchen--I've always thought that was the best way to go, and you are really tipping the pendulum in its favor ;-) I cannot wait to see what the doors look like!! Semihandmade does some awesome work. Faith's Kitchen Renovation: How We Assembled & Installed Our IKEA Kitchen Renovation Diary: Faith's Budget Luxe Kitchen Flag this comment	3/1/13 4:31 PM
I've lived in 6 apartments over the past 8 years, and I've found that the biggest thing for me was finding a spot for all my stuff... specifically, my pots and pans. When I first moved into my current apartment, it was a disaster! All my (pretty heavy) pots and pans had to stack on top of one another, and the effort needed to move everything--though really, it was minimal--just seemed like such a mental roadblock to wanting to cook, or put the pans back away after everything was cleaned. Once I hung the pots and pans on the wall, I found that was happy to get back in the kitchen, and the pots and pans found their way back to their homes promptly. There were lots of other tweaks, to be sure--like carving out a spot for my cookbooks and wine--but keeping those primary tools available can be life-changing. Ten Kitchen Improvements for Renters Flag this comment	3/1/13 4:23 PM
Usually I am all about durability and not having to buy something twice, so I never buy nonstick... but I have a cheap $20 nonstick square skillet that I love. You just can't make the same impromptu quesadilla at midnight without one. :-) My Uncool Kitchen Tool: A Not-As-Good-As-Le-Creuset Dutch Oven Flag this comment	3/1/13 4:15 PM
I love the chairs on the wall... especially the single red chair amidst the greys. It definitely adds flair. I also love that they were so fanatical about maximizing storage. My only hangup is the open shelving... how do you keep everything dust free!? I still haven't figured that answer out... and the day I do, I will convert my kitchen. The Neatest, Tightest, Most Organized Small Kitchen Shelves We've Ever Seen Small Kitchen Inspiration Flag this comment	3/1/13 4:11 PM
This weekend is going to be a good one for food... Tonight of course is the fish fry at church. But tomorrow... I'm thinking maybe the chicken and lemon soup from the December edition of Martha Stewart Living, Roasted feta with fig-thyme compote, and a Bon Appetit recipe for gnocchi gratin with gorgonzola dulce... though I'll probably substitute bleu d'auvergne for the gorgonzola... 'cause that's what I got. Still trying to decide on an appropriately decadent dessert. Anything that results in more beautiful pictures for my blog and delicious food in my belly is a winning strategy in my book! What's Cooking This Weekend? Weekend of February 22-23, 2013 Flag this comment	3/1/13 4:07 PM
That charcoal grey sofa from Pier 1 is sharp. Sometimes I forget to check Pier 1 when looking for furniture... thank you for reminding me! Get the Look: Camelback Sofas Flag this comment	3/1/13 4:00 PM