MaryWynn's Profile
| Display Name: | MaryWynn |
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| Member Since: | 4/20/09 |
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I think John Thorne has written quite a bit on this topic, or someone similar. Many of the heartier loaves have a lifecycle that has pleasures at all stages. There are lots of recipes, many of which have been mentioned by other commenters, which take advantage of each stage. I often intentionally purchase bread that I know will go into strata, for example. Stale bread can thicken soups and sauces, become the basis of a bread salad or pudding, become croutons or melba toasts or French toast or bruschetta or any number of amazing things. And if that doesn’t get me to the end of the loaf, I like to feed it to the ducks. How to Cope with a Big Loaf of Bread When Dining Alone Cooking for One |
5/23/12 3:45 PM |
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I'm surprised that winter squash is where it is. Considering the amount of garden real estate and long growing time for it, and the ready availability of super-cheap squash from my area farmers markets in the fall, I would never ever bother to grow it. I get pie pumpkins, spaghetti squash and tons of other varieties sometimes three for $1 in the fall and cellar them all winter long. The Most Profitable Plants for Your Garden |
5/23/12 3:30 PM |
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Hot peppers sprays really work, as do chili flakes and other capsaicin-y things. I have no qualms about causing non-lethal pain to varmits in my garden. I will have to try the citrus-rind thing. 7 Kitchen Waste Items to Use in the Garden |
5/23/12 3:12 PM |
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Ewww no. Agree with the person who wants to put it in their gym bag, and also, what about other people handling your food? I don't want to eat that after you picked your nose and then scanned my luna bar. Edible, Water-Soluble Wrapping: Is This the Food Packaging of the Future? |
5/1/12 3:28 PM |
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Wow. Just Wow. What's Your Grocery Store Pet Peeve? Reader Survey |
4/27/12 12:14 PM |
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I've never been able to get anything to come out of a silicone pan easily except if it was frozen. I suppose I'm doing something wrong? Metal, Glass, Ceramic, or Silicone Pans: When To Use Each |
4/17/12 4:11 PM |
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I'm a little OCD but I ALWAYS compare the per-ounce or per-item price on stuff. That's how I figured out that my usual grocer charges more per roll of TP in the larger packages than the four-packs. It's a pretty common practice in my area at least. Buying From the Bulk Bin: Why It's Not Always the Cheaper Option NPR |
4/17/12 3:58 PM |
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These are totally cute. I'd love to see them for other cultures. The Essentials of Dinner Etiquette, Illustrated! Cup of Jo |
4/13/12 1:00 PM |
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I think, more than measuring, a cook should be TASTING the food they're making. Who cares what the recipe said if you don't like it? Chef Trick: Season Dishes from Above |
3/2/12 1:44 PM |
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I thought a pint was 2 cups. Beer Pints: Does Size Matter? Chow |
3/2/12 1:33 PM |
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I like to listen to the radio or play with my phone, but I don't always need to be distracted. Cooking for One: Eating Alone |
2/9/12 1:03 PM |
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I have a personal policy when it comes to baking cookbooks. If it mentions a stand mixer and doesn't provide alternative directions, it does not come home with me. Not even from the library. Make Ciabatta Without a Stand Mixer |
2/7/12 4:15 PM |
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Silicone is not compost-friendly. Tip: Roast Vegetables on Parchment Paper for Easier Transfer & Cleanup |
1/31/12 1:33 PM |
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I wonder if the "shake the dickens out of them" garlic trick would work on shallots too? How Can I Make Peeling Shallots Easier? Good Questions |
1/26/12 3:13 PM |
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Woah, this is freaking genius. I'm totes doing this for my next fancy potluck! Smörgåstårta: 15 Savory Sandwich Cakes |
1/21/12 3:51 PM |
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What is this Forgotten Cake!?!?! Is it exciting? I can't quite make out all the instructions. Green Style: Old Recipes |
12/2/11 10:46 AM |
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This could be an awesome planter too. Turn Inexpensive Buckets Into Stacked Storage |
11/30/11 11:25 AM |
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1,000 zip ties (yes, a one and three zeroes) cost like $8. Each of the bits and bobs in that box can be found in a hardware store for pennies, and sometimes fractions of pennies. The box might make a pretty great bento though. The Best $4.99 You'll Ever Spend At IKEA Daily Find |
11/1/11 2:43 PM |
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Minestrone. I used to make it as a way to use up bits & bobs, but now I sometimes intentionally make extra bits & bobs for it because it's so good. The key is to use really good leftover tomato sauce as your base. What Are Your Best Vegetable Soup Recipes? |
10/28/11 3:05 PM |
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@Christine M. - not sure why you felt compelled to call me out. I’m just trying to add something to the discussion. I did read the whole post, which mainly suggests removing and re-blending solids and nowhere mentions a food mill (hi @misplacedtexan! Food mills are awesome). 5 Tips for Making Perfectly Pureed Soups |
10/27/11 1:47 PM |