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(that would be 'serving' pieces...)

So funny - your bathroom is a virtual carbon copy of mine. We were debating the same thing, but I didn't want a bar (or towel) down next to the toilet so we put it (yes) right next to the mirror. I hung it a bit lower since I have kids, but the "drop" falls right in the void between the tank and the vanity - so there's only about 4" of towel below the sink deck.

Hi, I'd be happy to offer the one (reliable) recipe for liverwurst that I have - it's from the Luchow's German Cookbook (v.1976):

Leberwurst/Pork and Liver Sausage
2lbs fresh fat pork belly
1/2lb fresh pork shoulder
1 1/2lbs fresh pork liver, chopped
2 onions, sliced
1 1/2t salt
1/2t pepper
1t dried or fresh marjoram
1/2t dried or fresh thyme
Pork casings, washed and dried

Cut meat in small pieces. Combine with liver, onion, salt, and pepper. Simmer 40 minutes. Add herbs; stir. Grind all coarsely. Stuff into casings and tie. Cover with water; bring to a boil and boil 6 minutes. Serves 6 or more.

Sorry I can't help more w/the beef liver...

It never occurred to us until my son crawled his way UP the stairs and teetered at the top... that we needed a gate at both the top *and* bottom of the stairs. Lesson learned. Now, at 4 years old, we made him promise to slide his butt down vs. walking down w/stuff in his arms. Not a hard compromise for him. :-)

This dresser has all the hallmarks of an IKEA RAST dresser - plain, waiting to be transformed into something new. I recommend an image search (choose your preferred search engine) for "IKEA Rast hack" and glean some ideas from there.

I think it looks like crap. Just please be aware that if you withhold payment, they can easily place a lien on your home. It sucks, but sometimes it's best to try and work with a contractor (nicely). You may have additional recourse with using a credit card (Visa is better for these types of chargebacks) and disputing the quality of the work w/your bank, but I'd try to "delay" payment and keep working w/them. (and have them sign a lien waiver when they're paid) All said, if it comes down to it - maybe you can find a sink that's slightly larger so the lip doesn't show past the cut.

Sorry - I feel your pain. I had a contractor who installed broken and chipped tile in my shower, never fully cleaned off the grout haze, installed the faucet handles backwards, punched a hole in my wall, ripped my carpet, installed the vanity light 7 inches off-center, covered over half my glass block with tile and caulk, overran my electrical circuits so the GFCI tripped every day, and broke the tub skirt, the glass shelf for the shower and a marble backsplash for the sink (I'm honestly only scratching the surface here) and couldn't understand why I was angry. I just wanted him out of my house, so I ended up finishing the job myself.

I still don't see why you can't use it for margaritas - is it that you don't like the flavor of key limes vs. limes? The product website even has a load of recipes for you to try (including two margarita recipes). Or, it sounds like you were expecting it to be sweet? I'd adjust w/some simple syrup. Or try something else from the list!

Rye bread + jam (any kind - I like lingonberry or raspberry w/this) + a slice of the cheese + toaster oven = DELICIOUS. I love it for breakfast w/coffee.

On of my favorite salads is simply sliced avocados and supremed grapefruit (let the juice fall into the bowl as you're cutting out the sections). It's so refreshing and simple. Sometimes, I've added mint, sometimes some feta - it's pretty flexible.

Yep, the Lock & Lock containers are *that* leakproof. I send just about everything w/my 4yo for lunch, and no leaks at all. I use them too - love 'em.