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Like the previous posters, I freeze the whole root then grate with a microplane as needed. I don't even peel it first - is that bad? I've never noticed an off flavor.

Julie - A microplane is perfect for this and citrus zesting! I have this one and love it: http://www.amazon.com/Microplane-46720-Premium-Zester-Grater/dp/B001VGS1M6/ref=pd_sim_k_39


Tip: Store Grated Ginger in the Freezer
3/22/13 12:54 PM

Could you bake this just as well in a pie dish? I don't have an oven-proof skillet.


Recipe: Potato and Leek Galette Recipes from The Kitchn
2/20/13 2:12 PM

I made this today and it was fantastic! My family is small, so I halved the recipe and baked it in an 8" pan, which worked great.


Recipe: Fresh Grape Cake with
Luscious Lemon Sauce
Recipes from The Kitchn

1/21/13 1:49 AM

I'm really excited to see this! I used to live down the block from an amazing Salvadoran restaurant, but I've moved to a different city where there are none. I miss pupusas so much and just assumed I cannot do a decent job at home. Will definitely try this!


Recipe: Salvadoran Pupusas con Curtido (Masa Cakes with Cabbage Slaw)Recipes from The Kitchn
8/29/12 2:07 PM

Brilliant! I've had the same experience with larger-batch canning - by the time I was done, I decided I'd never do it again. But this I could do, and I even have an asparagus pot with a rack that would be perfect!


Why Small Batch Canning Is Awesome: And What You Need To Get Started Urban Preserving with Marisa McClellan
6/8/12 1:13 PM

Thank you, Faith, I'm thrilled to hear that! Now, to find a wok...


A Beginner's Guide to Superb Stir-Fry: Quick, Healthy Meals from a Wok
5/30/12 4:03 PM

Is it true that a wok won't really work well on a smooth-top electric stove? If so, are there any reasonable work-arounds? I wish I had gas burners but it's not available where I live.


A Beginner's Guide to Superb Stir-Fry: Quick, Healthy Meals from a Wok
5/30/12 2:12 PM

Oh wow, it should be so obvious but this never occurred to me before. I'm definitely going to put this tip to good use.


An Old-Timey Measuring Tip for Cooks: The Water Displacement Method
5/4/12 10:15 AM

Love these ideas! We're having my son's 5th birthday party at a local horse ranch next week - I may have to copy the bandana party favor approach!


Best Kids' Parties: Horses My Party
5/4/12 9:43 AM

I recently got the Victorinox 8" - best kitchen purchase ever. I love that thing.


Buying the Basics: 5 Terrific Chef's Knives
Essential Kitchen Tools

2/16/12 12:31 PM

I second Alicelost's request - a very good idea.


Wine Words: Acidity
2/6/12 3:25 PM

I really like this kitchen, pretty much everything about it! The floors are awesome, I love the checkered look in colors other than the standard black/white. A question for Annette or anyone else with linoleum: do you need to do any special polishing or maintenance to keep them in shape?


Annette & Gustavo's Homey & Delightful California Craftsman Kitchen
Kitchen Tour

1/31/12 10:21 PM

I made this today, and had a couple of little hiccups. I couldn't get it rolled out to 9 X 30, more like 6 X 20 - the dough would sort of bounce back or just rip when I tried to go any further. Maybe I over-did the kneading?

I pressed on anyway, formed the wreath and refrigerated overnight, then left it out on the counter for 45 min before baking. I guess it was still cold in the middle, because it needed 45 min at 350 - after 25 min, it was still not done in the middle.

It looked and tasted good in the end, but I found it very, very sweet. I might skip the glaze if I make it again in the future.


Recipe: Holiday Breakfast Wreath
12/21/11 9:53 PM

How long do you soak the dried fruit in brandy?


Recipe: Holiday Breakfast Wreath
12/19/11 6:44 PM

I love them simply tossed with olive oil, salted, then roasted. I never have so many around that I'm wondering what else to do with them - they go fast!


Beyond Roasting: 5 Ideas for Squash Seeds
Gilt Taste

12/5/11 11:41 PM

Could this be done in a food processor with the dough blade instead of a stand mixer?


How to Make Ciabatta Rolls and Loaves at Home
11/3/11 9:32 PM

Sometimes seeing is better than reading. I got more out of Melissa Clark's pie crust video on the NY Times website than from any recipe or article I've seen:
http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/video-how-to-make-the-perfect-pie-crust/


Fall Essentials: Everything You Need to Make a Great Apple Pie
10/19/11 11:11 PM

melissainsaintlouis, I made these the other day and used unsalted since that's what I had on hand, and they were delicious.

I have to agree with previous posters that this recipe makes way too much glaze, though. I halved the whole recipe and should have done just a quarter of the glaze.


Recipe: No-Knead Pumpkin Rolls with Brown Sugar Glaze
10/19/11 5:54 PM

What perfect timing - came across this with a craving for cookies and no butter in the house. They were easy and turned out delicious.


Internet Sensation: The No-Flour, No-Butter Peanut Butter Cookies Revisited
9/26/11 8:09 PM

I really like the idea of a toilet seat that works for adults and small kids, especially potty training, without having to snap big accessories on and off. Even now that my son is fully potty trained, he's still small enough that he could fall in if he doesn't sit just so. However, I find this design very confusing. I don't see any "seat indents" here, and what's so icky about touching a toilet seat lid in your own home? Anyone who has a problem with that needs to learn some basic housekeeping skills or get therapy.


LOU The Toilet Seat by Brett Teper & Rich Williams
Design Showcase 2011

9/16/11 9:26 PM