lauramacheca's Profile

I own this from World Market and I LOVE it.

http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3479111

It is compact, versatile, and actually comfortable. In my studio it was my only seating, and now it is in the dining room as my "guest room" for when my sister visits. It's also super affordable...and was 25% off when I bought it.

If anyone is vegan (like me) or just looking for a low-cal version of a gratin, try this recipe http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=7126 for the sauce. I use it for everything from enchiladas to mac & cheese, but I also used the sauce to make potatoes gratin last thanksgiving and all 30 guests LOVED it. Then vegan cheese sprinkled on top of the gratin. Lately I've been mixing the sauce with homemade vegan pesto, too.

My parents live in a converted (WIP) church and there are no drawers in the kitchen. They keep silverware standing up in a wooden compartmentalized box.

A former employer brought me a beautiful pink and purple prayer rug from Morocco a few years ago. Because I didn't want it on any surface it could be dirtied or stained, I hung it on the wall above my sofa. It's one of my favorite pieces of decor!

I love using a box of TJ's mixed vegetable soup to make a quick, thick curry sauce. I saute cubed potatoes and frozen Quorn "chicken" tenders, add the soup and throw in any seasonings I want. It's delicious!