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Wow, I just Googled this to confirm. Thanks for posting this. I have been looking at buying one of these for years, but no more.


Win: SodaStream Source Bundle Holiday Giveaway
12/10/12 11:54 PM

Related question that I've been wondering for a while:
If I want to make pumpkin stuff from fresh pumpkin, can I buy any pumpkin (like the massive ones for carving? Does it have to be something labeled a "sugar pumpkin"?


Pumpkin For Breakfast, Dinner, & Dessert: 15 Scrumptious Pumpkin Recipes Recipe Roundup
10/29/12 10:03 PM

@Aneelee: You can totally freeze it in original packaging (assuming you mean the plastic box with cellophane top combo). I do this all the time when I buy tofu and then realize I don't need it for two weeks.

Also, be aware that the texture of the frozen stuff is significantly different. I love it and will buy extra tofu just to freeze, but it's definitely not the same as the silken/firm texture you start with. If you're throwing it into a soup or something where it will cook for a while, you can totally throw it in frozen too.


The Best Ways to Store Leftover Tofu
8/6/12 4:58 PM

My favorite blue color! + KITTY!! :D (sorry, I just love seeing pets in these house tour/small cool photos)


Ashley's Cheery Columbus Kitchen Small Cool Kitchens 2012
7/23/12 2:09 PM

Any tips for getting rid of the smell in the room after you cook? I'd love to cook salmon more, but the smell is just so overpowering.


Smart Tip: Fix Fishy-Smelling Seafood with One Easy Step
7/2/12 3:42 PM

I have to admit I've never gotten into this whole bacon "thing," but then I am the one in a million person who doesn't really like bacon. I don't mind it, but something about it is always overly salty and greasy for me.


Does Bacon Really Make Everything Better?
7/13/11 12:21 PM

I've also read that they ripen extra-extra-fast if you put an apple or a banana into the paper bag with the avocado. Supposedly the apple releases these fruit "hormones" that make other things ripen, too.

Have honestly never tried it for avocados, but I've been really careful about plastic bagging and separating apples from other produce since I read that!


Best Place to Store Avocados? In the Refrigerator
7/6/11 4:06 PM

No one seems to have mentioned this yet, but if you have an Indian grocery in your area, you can go there for SUPER cheap cardamon. I think I pay something like $3 for a big quart-sized bag.


What Are Some Good Uses for Cardamom?
Good Questions

6/17/11 3:16 PM

Has anyone used those $50 Zoku molds? I've been thinking of buying one, but only if the freezing process can guarantee the sorbet-like texture of store-bought popsicles. I can't stand the regular popsicle molds that basically create big blocks of ice!


Tools for Frozen Treats: Popsicle Molds
4/29/11 12:20 PM

I had no idea canister vacs were better for pet hair! My upright Dyson "pet hair" vac always gets clogged with balls of hair (I have one small cat, but she's a prolific shedder).


Recommend A Quality Canister Vacuum?
Good Questions

4/13/11 1:58 PM

I love IKEA's Chinese name because I find it so clever. It vaguely sounds right phonetically (yee-gee-a), but the best part is that the two characters mean "suitable/fitting" and "home", so the name means "perfect for your home" :)


IKEAs of the World
4/13/11 1:55 PM

I'm with the people who "wake up hungry." I never understand people who just aren't hungry in the mornings! :)

I will wake up and want a full meal, not necessarily breakfast food either. I'll eat a real meal: curry, roast chicken, pasta...whatever I have left over from the night before.


First Thing or Not At All: When Do You Eat Breakfast?
4/8/11 9:48 AM

Cannot wait to make my first strawberry rhubarb pie of the year!


Asparagus to Arugula: 9 Ingredients for Spring Cooking
3/24/11 4:13 PM

@nmw

3M did make it: http://www.staples.com/3M-Scotch-Restickable-Glue-Stick-.20-oz/product_510818


Home Projects for Renters: Reversible Wall Decor
2/24/11 4:00 PM

Yum! I wonder if it would also be good to add some chipotles in adobo for an extra smoky kick.


How to Make Mexican Braised Beef in a Slow Cooker
2/18/11 2:56 PM

Random, tangential question:

Why are electric water kettles so expensive in the U.S.? When I lived in Hong Kong, I got a big sturdy Kenwood water kettle that ran beautifully for 2 years for about $10. And now I'm here, I can't seem to find a non-flimsy kettle for less than $50!


Kitchen Clutter Control: What's On Your Countertop?
2/16/11 5:47 PM

Ditto on the shabu-shabu. My parents bought a fondue pot specifically to use for the Chinese version (hot pot).


Can I Use My Fondue Pot For More Than Just Fondue?
Good Questions

2/14/11 10:27 AM

Well, there goes my productivity for the work day. I'm going to be way too busy reading through the Archives of all these blogs!


The Homies: Best Home Cooking Blog of 2011?
vote your fave... voting closes Thursday!

2/4/11 10:50 AM

@Elyn

Haha, I was just about to say the same thing! I couldn't NOT see those things everywhere in Bangkok.

In case someone does shell out the airfare to Thailand, be prepared that the Bangkok markets have the most amazing and CHEAP selection of homewares I've ever seen in one place. I think that stores like Anthropologie and Cost Plus actually source a lot of their stuff from there.


Cute and Kitschy Salt & Pepper Shakers
1/27/11 4:23 PM

I have to admit that I usually just keep a huge stash of boullion cubes (chicken, shrimp, and beef) in my pantry. Way lighter to carry home from the grocery store, takes up less space, and never goes bad.

I totally know that they make sub-standard chicken broth, but it's a life-saver for lazy cooking dinners.


What Is the Best Brand of Storebought Broth?
1/4/11 3:35 PM