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Display Name:	fromtherobinsnest
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Member Since:	9/29/09

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PUDGY PIES!!! That brings me back to girl scout camping trips! I also loved the cherry filling! Calling All Sandwich Lovers! The Return of the Toas-Tite Flag this comment	2/15/12 4:46 PM
What about the bathroom? It's kind of hilarious, and it will be totally unexpected in the bathroom. Integrate Hulk Hogan into Shared Apartment Decor? Good Questions Flag this comment	10/6/11 6:05 PM
i agree with everyone, that table is stunning as is, and maybe a good oil rub is just what it needs. if your really adamant about refinishing- check out sunset bazaar in echo park. I've never hired them to refinish anything, but I've bought a couple pieces, and they are a great store. just don't take it next door to Pepe's... Where To Have Antique Table Refinished? Good Questions Flag this comment	7/27/11 8:27 PM
I second Olympic Spa! It's an amazing place... maybe I should go today... Quick History: Public Baths & Bathing Flag this comment	5/19/11 4:30 PM
emily this is gorgeous!!! Recipe: Elderflower Lemon Cake Flag this comment	4/27/11 9:21 PM
what about roasting your own nuts?? You can make different seasonings- sweet/savory combos. Best Nibbles and Snacks for a Low-Key Weekend Party? Good Questions Flag this comment	4/14/11 4:56 PM
garbage and recycling station? How To Fill Space Where Dishwasher Used To Be? Good Questions Flag this comment	3/29/11 1:14 PM
We had a porcelain cast iron sink that was rusty and the kit my landlord used a few years back to re-glaze was chipping off. Finally fed up, our landlord had it re-glazed. He said it cost about $100, and what a difference it made! You may want to look into having a professional just re-glaze it. Also- look into city requirements, another old sink in our house was rusty and the city inspector made him also re-glaze that. How To Improve Vintage Cast-Iron/Porcelain Kitchen Sink? Good Questions Flag this comment	3/21/11 11:57 PM
A Weck Juice jar!!! Put the rubber ring and metal closures aside, and just use the simple glass lid and jar. Its worked perfect for me so far! https://secure.concentric.com/weckjars.com/productsDetail.php?category=5 Suggestions For A Decent And Affordable Glass Carafe? Good Questions Flag this comment	3/18/11 7:00 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Pot-Scraper-by-bambu/dp/B004BHILNQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1297210622&sr=8-1 This one is by far the BEST pan scraper ever!!! And it's made out of a renewable resource for only $1.25 more! It cleans my cast iron, teflon and glass really well! Only 99 Cents! A Simple Tool for Cleaning Pans Flag this comment	2/8/11 7:18 PM
@katepk: BLOODY MARY MIX!!! Throw it into a food processor till its juicy! the salt is perfect in a bloody mary! New Year's Fresh Start Challenge: Cook Through the Pantry! Cupboard Challenge Flag this comment	1/11/11 7:53 PM
I'm vegetarian also, and I always do a harvest lentil loaf. Usually has some combination of walnuts, finely chopped apples, celery, carrots, onions, lentils, eggs, bread crumbs, and cheese and for thanksgiving I added a pear in! I top it with parmesan and looks beautiful if you have a nice dish to cook/serve it in. Help Me Find Festive Vegetarian Dishes for the Holidays! Good Questions Flag this comment	12/8/10 3:22 PM
and of course- i spelled your name wrong. What Are Your Favorite DIY Gift Ideas? Reader Survey Flag this comment	12/4/10 6:25 AM
NDprariegirl- I was thinking of making that yesterday! Do you have a recipe you'd share?? What Are Your Favorite DIY Gift Ideas? Reader Survey Flag this comment	12/4/10 6:25 AM
I've used the Chemex for about a year now, and I find it SOO much easier to clean than a french press. That alone is worth the extra hassle. And I don't find it any more time consuming than the french press. I brew while I make my breakfast. Coffee At Home: Is Giving Up the Drip Machine Worth It? Flag this comment	12/1/10 3:56 PM
Culinary Vampire- I have the same birthday!!! I'm always on the lookout for a lemon poppyseed cake for my birthday! :) Special Days: A Birthday Stack of Pancakes Flag this comment	11/29/10 4:58 PM
I also LOVE the Lifefactory bottles. Anytime I go for a run that bottle is with me. The silicone comes off and it's dishwasher safe. Better Bottles: Takeya Glass Water Bottles Flag this comment	10/25/10 5:25 PM
Dumb question: do they have big pits in them? In Season Now: Italian Prune Plums (Quetsche) Flag this comment	10/12/10 4:44 PM
I second the seitan vote!! It's super easy and you can season it however you'd like! I learned how to make it volunteering at a vegan co-op, and it always tastes better than the store bought stuff! Recipes Worth Taking the Time to Make Flag this comment	9/17/10 4:41 PM
If you know someone with a pressure canner, you can safely can it for use in the winter! How Can I Quickly Use 6 Gallons of Chicken Stock? Good Questions Flag this comment	9/9/10 3:28 PM