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I know it's weird to think about registering for Corelle, because it isn't that pricey, but I seriously love it and will never be able to do heavy, chipped stoneware again! They have great, modern patterns now, too. And I don't know what people mean when they say milky-white. I have white plates with a cool modern blue swoosh on them, and they are stark white. I think the new designs are nicer and cleaner looking than the old designs. (Although a couple of years ago I passed down my really old garage-sale-bought pattern, and she still uses them without problems because they last so long!)
http://www.corelle.com/patterns/flo

LOVE this post. Thanks for the ideas!

And you just convinced me to bring a plate to the office so that I don't have to eat out of the pyrex containers that I bring things in.

SCONES!!

Mango+avocado+feta+balsamic vinegar salad.

Yay I love posts like this! So many good ideas.

I used to be a huge Danskos fan, but then there was some weird patent-expiring issue, so then Dansko moved production to China, and everyone I know who bought shoes from them after that had quality issues with them. When I needed to replace my old Danskos a couple of months ago, I went with Sanita, the company who originally owned the patent and who was now continuing production in the old Dansko factory. I've been thrilled with them. They're the same price as Danskos but last several years. They are what I wear whenever I know I'll be on my feet for a while. Especially while doing dishes!

More accurate info about that crazy patent story can be found elsewhere, I'm sure.

Um, there are far too many to list, and people above have covered a lot, but there are some things that I honestly can't think of a replacement for:

whole wheat pasta (I don't like any other brand of WW pasta, and it's so much better for you!)

harvest grain blend (one of my staples, and I don't know anything like it)

marinated three bean blend (so delicious and so easy to serve; just dump it on some of the harvest grains above and you have the healthiest ten minute meal ever.)

the shaved pecorino romano in a tub (I can never get that same awesome taste even when I grate my own parm)

frozen gnocchi with tomato sauce (one of my favorite lunches ever)

That's kinda funny. I wish I could see the armoire-fridge! I'm loving that funny chandelier with diagonal lamps on the end.

Do people who don't cook really buy double ovens as a showpiece? I would LOVE to have double ovens. That would make my kitchen more functional.

Also, the oils are stored close enough to the stove to not have to walk far for them, but far away enough that they aren't getting too hot. That's a sign of a well used kitchen, I think. You always want the oils near(ish) the stove.

Wow, I never would have thought of this color before. I love it! And it really does something to that stainless steel that makes it seem more friendly and soft.

Weird, I had that exact same dish this summer....in Italy. I've come sorta but not entirely close to recreating it by using this recipe from serious eats:
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2009/12/eat-for-eight-bucks-pasta-with-brown-butter-a.html

but using whole wheat spaghetti and tossing in cubes of butternut squash that I had roasted in the oven for 25 minutes.

Not even pumpkin or ravioli, I know, but the same flavor profile, in a way that I can easily do in my kitchen.

just about any cool looking ice cream recipe.

I got an ice cream machine for Christmas, and I really want to try it out.