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Display Name:	Michelle of Montreal
Member Since:	3/14/07

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My suggestion: jambalaya. Won't make a huge dent in your stores of pearl barley, but it is delicious. What Can I Make with Pearl Barley? Ingredient Questions Flag this comment	5/14/12 12:29 PM
Chipotle popcorn. Had it at a party last weekend and it was crazy addictive: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/article845196.ece (yup, a recipe contained in a business section article!) What Can I Do with Chipotle Peppers?Ingredient Questions Flag this comment	5/8/12 4:03 PM
Kudos on choosin a Thomas Hart Benton painting as illustration...very fitting. On Developing an Affection for Dirt Weekend Meditation Flag this comment	5/6/12 11:34 AM
One of the few occasions when storing the toolbox in the pantry is handy and not incongruous... How to Remove Pin Bones from Fish Fillets Flag this comment	4/24/12 5:08 PM
During architecture school, I brought a rice cooker to drafting studio to, (of course) make rice and warm up leftovers. The sounds and smells drove everyone around me nuts. Not sure I'd inflict it on others again. Do You Practice Acts of Guerilla Cooking? Slate Flag this comment	4/18/12 1:25 PM
Seeking opinions: How badly mannered is it to sit "a cat's length" away from the table? I usually sit pretty close to the table and didn't realize this was a faux pas. Even with a well-placed napkin, I'm afraid of getting food on myself because I'm not especially skilled with a fork and knife (grew up using chopsticks). The Essentials of Dinner Etiquette, Illustrated! Cup of Jo Flag this comment	4/12/12 5:10 PM
Stir-fried celery: slice on the bias, and fry with some sliced onions and curry powder. Maybe a little oyster sauce at the end. Also excellent with some chicken (diced and fried just before starting the celery) or crab stick added. What Can I Do with a Big Bunch of Celery?Ingredient Questions Flag this comment	4/4/12 5:01 PM
There's a Chilean empanada house down the street from me and I find they're great for those in-between times when you need more than a snack but don't have time for a meal. And yeah, they're hand-sized, kinda like a Cornish pasty or Jamaican patty. Argentine Appetizer: Empanadas Flag this comment	4/3/12 2:21 PM
I like to make hamentaschen when there's a bunch of almost-empty jam jars in the fridge. Yummy and a great way to clear up some space! Jam, Jelly and Marmalade: 10 Desserts to Make with Fruit PreservesRecipe Roundup Flag this comment	3/30/12 1:10 PM
The comments have made me even curious about these food rules: Does the rules apply only when food is meant for sharing? Or is it simply assumed that any food brought to school might eaten by someone other than the kid who brought it? Does the nothing-homemade rule apply to school lunches too? Or do kids have to eat school-provided lunches where these rules are in place? So different than when I grew up... 5 Sweet & Healthy Treat Ideas for Kids' Classrooms Flag this comment	3/28/12 2:12 PM
The kitchen clock was an essential part of growing up in my parents' house, so I had to have one too when I moved out. My sister bought me one as a house-warming gift and it has hung in every apartment I've lived in. For Old Times' Sake: Kitchen Wall Clocks Kitchen Inspiration Flag this comment	3/23/12 11:30 AM
Or just simply sauteed. A Jacques Pepin recipe for stuffed pork tenderloin uses them as a side: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/01/dinner-tonight-jacques-pepins-stuffed-pork-tenderloin-recipe.html Ideas for Two Pounds of Cherry Tomatoes?Ingredient Questions Flag this comment	3/7/12 5:47 PM
Though awesome, it saddens me that the various state panhandles weren't used as well...the pan handles. United States of America Made Out of Cast Iron Skillets Flag this comment	3/6/12 12:40 PM
Being Chinese, chopsticks were the whisking tool of choice in my mom's kitchen. Come to think of it, I don't think she's ever owned a whisk... Try This! Use Chopsticks to Scramble Eggs Flag this comment	3/6/12 9:39 AM
I'm totally picturing Barnett Newman, Kazimir Malevich and Joan Miro sandwiches now... Recreating the Masters: Sandwiches as Art Flag this comment	2/24/12 9:54 AM
I'm eager to see what Series 3 holds for Edith, now that we've seen more facets of her character. So no substitutes for sloe gin? I'm not sure my provincial (no pun intended) liquor board sells any... Downton Abbey Cocktails: Edith Flag this comment	2/23/12 1:10 PM
@egeds: only after she's married....:) Downton Abbey Cocktails: Sibyl Flag this comment	2/22/12 1:58 PM
Being of Chinese origin myself, it makes complete sense. The classic cookie-like snacks that I grew up with were either stick-shaped (Pocky, for example) or wafers (I can taste the lemon-filled ones now). Gotta get my hands on some of these straw-shaped Oreos now... How the Oreo Became the Biggest Selling Cookie in China NPR Flag this comment	1/30/12 10:58 AM
@catherine: A nice bead of caulking between the counter and the backsplash should keep water from seeping behind your cabinets. If you're really worried, I'd fold over the edges of the stainless to create a panel with a bit of thickness, so that it sits on top of your counter before you do the caulking. If you use the right adhesive, the stainless should stay in place. I can't recommend one, but I'm sure this could be determined with a little research. Before & After: Installing DIY Stainless Steel Countertops The Home Project Flag this comment	1/27/12 3:06 PM
A simple frittata: Finely chopped (or crumbled) chorizo, onions and peppers with lots of eggs. Or for a Spanish omelette, add tiny cubes of potato and cover the frying pan to let it steam. What Can I Make With Cured Chorizo? Good Questions Flag this comment	1/18/12 2:26 PM