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Display Name:	Lenny
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I love a black and white kitchen - it's so easy to change the look and feel with color accessories and paint Kristin's Tiny Black and White New York Kitchen Small Cool Kitchens 2010 - Own Division \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	5/23/10 2:26 PM
I completely dissagree about the toaster - I couldn't live w/o one - why use the extra energy and heat up the house in the sumer when you don't have to - I love my Oster convection oven, it cooks better and quicker than my reg oven. This is the one I have and would highly recommend http://bit.ly/aOGO1q Five Small Appliances You Can Live Without \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	5/23/10 2:22 PM
I tried this recipe for Grilled Seafood Diablo Friday nite and it was delicious - http://howtocookanything.net/grilled-seafood-diablo/ but I did sub evoo for the veg oil and added clams Adam Perry Lang's BBQ Tips & My Favorite Grilling Posts \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	5/23/10 2:18 PM
I just trim the pointy tips and add them to a large pot of boiling water seasoned with crawfish boil m- spicy goodness! Prickly, Green, Fabulous! Tips and Recipes for Artichokes \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	5/23/10 2:13 PM
I'm trying this fondue recipe tonight for dinner and a movie http://gastrotravels.com/recipe-artisanal-cheese-fondue/ - haven't picked the movie yet though... What's Cooking This Weekend? Weekend of May 22-23, 2010 \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	5/23/10 2:08 PM
Those utensils are absolutely gorgeous but they must be hell to clean! A Rustic Dinner Party Under The Stars Dream Dinner Party \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/21/10 1:48 PM
My favorite use for a slow cooker is for making ribs - I cook them about half way then transfer to the grill and they come out much more moist and flavorful. Back to Basics: How to Use a Slow Cooker \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn#comments Flag this comment	4/21/10 1:46 PM
I completely agree with Ina - when I switched from crappy cookware and knives to quality stuff, my cooking improved...in part because of what I had to work with and part because the better cookware and cutlery changed my outlook on cooking - I enjoyed it more and felt more confident. I invested in a set of stainless steel All Clad cookware about 7 years ago (http://comparecookware.net/al-clad-cookware/) and have had 0 regrets Obama's Afternoon Snack and Things Every Kitchen Needs This Time Last Year \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/21/10 1:38 PM
I actually drink alcohol with breakfast! I know what you're thinking - I work from home and get up late so my first meal winds up being close to noon, but yes I do enjoy a cold frosty one with lunch especially since I don't drink coffee or soda. Survey: Do You Drink Alcohol With Lunch? \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/16/10 5:14 PM
this reminded me of one of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans - Commander's Palace - they have a lunch special during the week that includes 25 cent martinis (limit 4) I always make a point of eating there when visiting and I've worked my way up to 3 per meal, granted they are pretty small but still I use to not be able to make it past one, not sure if this is something to be proud of... In Search Of: The 3-Martini Lunch Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/16/10 5:09 PM
I may be a meat eater bit I do like hummus a lot but I'm not a huge fan of the kinda bland stuff you usually get so I started making a more flavorful spicy hummus from scratch at home and think it's actually better than most of what i've tried - here's a link to a good recipe http://bit.ly/9XPdRK , I tried it and it turned out really good but I did learn not to add more garlic than recommended!! 10 Vegan Lunch Ideas \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/16/10 5:04 PM
I've always wanted to make these but I don't have the special pan - now that I know I don't need it, I will definately try this at home Recipe: Easy Ethereal Popovers \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/11/10 10:19 AM
holy crap that looks good Recipe: Big Pancake \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/11/10 10:16 AM
I tend to prefer non-breakfast food for breakfast like leftovers from the night before (I know it's weird) so this would be right up my alley! Beautiful Breakfast Sushi Flickr Find \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/11/10 10:15 AM
I love bloody mary's but I prefer the ones they make in New Orleans especially with pickled veggies in it like okra and green beans - here's a recipe I found and tried and it actually turned out better than what I remember drinking on my last trip http://gastrotravels.com/thirsty-foodie-pirates-alley-cafe-new-orleans/ - I make my own pickled green beans and add them at the end. All About Bloody Marys Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/11/10 10:12 AM
I found this recipe I want to try Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Sage (I've recently discovered brown butter and can't get enough) here's the recipe if anyone else wants to try it http://howtocookanything.net/how-to-cook-brussels-sprouts-brussels-sprouts-with-brown-butter-and-sage/ What's Cooking This Weekend? Weekend of April 10-11, 2010 \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/11/10 10:07 AM
My favorite octopus dish is Pulpo Gallego - it's so soft and buttery and the flavor is amazing. I found this great recipe with detailed info on how to get the octopus tender http://gastrotravels.com/recipe-pulpo-gallego-galician-octopus-from-spain/ Reader Recipe from Portugal: Polvo Ã Lagareiro \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/11/10 10:02 AM
I love this stuff and now I'm starting to see it everywhere - I came across an article on hot sauces and sriracha was listed twice they liked it so much http://gastrotravels.com/food-some-like-it-hot/ Good Product: Chili Garlic Sauce \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/6/10 2:21 PM
yum - dessert sushi How to Make Peepshi = Peeps Sushi Good Eats! A Weekly Roundup from Serious Eats \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/6/10 2:14 PM
I too have been in love with Le Creuset since Julie & Julia but I can't decide which color to invest in ( I want matching pieces) I really like the carribean blueish color I saw here http://comparecookware.net/le-creuset-cookware/ but a lot in my kitchen is black so I'm tempted to pick up their Black Onyx pieces...but the colors are so pretty... Eye Candy: Le Creuset, Staub & Matteo Thun Knives Home & Housewares Show 2010 \| Apartment Therapy The Kitchn Flag this comment	4/6/10 2:13 PM