dxdt's Profile
| Display Name: | dxdt |
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| Member Since: | 7/9/09 |
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A friend told me that she wraps food in a couple of layers of butcher paper and never has problems with freezer burn. Help Me Find Plastic-Free Freezer Containers Good Questions |
4/23/13 2:13 AM |
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fondue, with a platter of dippables, chunks of nice crusty bread and veggies. What Light, Satisfying Dish Should I Serve at My Cocktail Party? Good Questions |
4/10/13 1:39 AM |
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cygne--you totally have it. Cold soup doesn't sound appealing, but I would drink a veggie smoothie in a heartbeat. Smooth, Chunky, Creamy, Sweet: The New York Times Talks Cold Soups |
7/1/12 2:01 AM |
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Salads are terrific at lunch! I've found that as long as the serving is big enough, greens keep me full forever. And I don't crash, but get hungry slowly. Salad for Dinner: 7 Additions to Make it Filling |
6/23/12 12:45 AM |
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well, I was horrified at first, but it's actually kind of growing on me. I kind of wish they'd used some other colors as well, though, to break it up a bit. How Bold Would You Go? |
1/13/12 2:02 AM |
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I really like the method used by the Bitten Word guys (mentioned in the roundup), so easy! and no heating water--perfect for the dog days of summer. but you do have to plan ahead. How Do I Make Delicious Cold Pressed Coffee At Home? Good Questions |
1/12/12 8:31 PM |
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wow this may be the best before/after set I've seen here. great design and execution! Before & After: An Old Dining Set Turned Retro Modern Design*Sponge |
12/10/11 1:55 AM |
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A friend of mine used to make something he called a "trifle;" he'd take a cooled chocolate sheet cake and gently break it into small chunks and then started building layers in a glass bowl with high sides: cake, drizzled chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sometimes sliced strawberries, and then cake, sauce, whipped cream and so on. It was actually very pretty, and tasted WONDERFUL. In Favor Of Intentionally Messy Cakes |
11/30/11 1:09 AM |
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Did my Thanksgiving today: followed the instructions (except for the basting, couldn't find the baster) and thought that the turkey was best ever! Did notice that some of the slices were on the salty side, but it wasn't a deal breaker. A guy on NPR today recommended a dry brine, might try switching next year. How to Cook a Turkey: The Simplest, Easiest Method |
11/20/11 8:34 PM |
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Since Apple has had speech recognition since 1993 (Wikipedia), I have the feeling that mapex hasn't actually had any firsthand experience with Apple products. iPhone 5's Best New Feature May Not Be the Hardware |
9/27/11 12:41 AM |
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As someone who's been going out to burger-n-brew night once, sometimes twice a week this summer, I'm going to try these all of these recipes. My waistline and wallet thank you. 5 Meatless Burgers to Grill This Weekend |
8/12/11 1:00 AM |
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Just curious, how much does it cost to run the oven for 2 hours? Make or Buy? Canned vs. Homemade Beans |
6/10/11 11:26 PM |
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I have a crush on this sandwich. Recipe: Oregon Summer Panino Six Ingredients (and Salt) |
6/10/11 12:53 AM |
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Chiming in with the comment about the lack of white walls--it's really exciting to see so much stained wood and color used to such a great effect. Back To The Old House With The Smiths House Tour |
5/17/11 11:13 PM |
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While I whole-heartedly agree that comments shouldn't be mean-spirited, I think it would be kind of boring if every comment which didn't chime in with "great job!" and "love it!" got deleted. Isn't it interesting to hear why people don't like things? 4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Leaving a Jerky Comment |
5/17/11 10:46 PM |
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wow. this is one of the best "before" and "after" transformations I've seen on AT. chiming in with request for more pix! Before & After: 70s Drab to Industrial Chic Fab Kitchen |
5/4/11 12:05 AM |
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I'm fine with chunky soup, so I just use a potato masher. Immersion Blenders: Should You Buy One? |
1/7/11 1:03 AM |
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This isn't really the classy look you're going for, but I love love love NSF steel wire shelving. It's so versatile, I have it in every room in my apartment. The cheapest place to get it is usually at Costco, but it also turns up at Home Depot and Lowes. Affordable Version of Shelving? Good Questions |
10/26/10 12:51 AM |
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I love the first photo! But the size of the leaves on the tree are doing a real number on how I perceive the depth of the room. Inspiration: Bringing Bigger Plants Indoors |
10/3/10 12:16 AM |
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Someone once told me to concentrate on the piece I'm cutting from, rather than the piece I'm cutting off. Not sure why, but I think it does help. What Is the Best Way to Evenly Slice Bread? Good Questions |
9/24/10 1:20 AM |
